COMMISSIONING A PORTRAIT

Guidelines and planning details
to commission an oil on canvas portrait

I.              COMMISSION THE PORTRAIT
The studio assistant will help you in establishing the portrait purpose, size, pose and background details. The price, future meetings and completion date are scheduled.

II.            FIRST POSE MEETING
Lorenzo will work with the model for 30-60 min., to establish the best view angle, lighting and expression. Quick sketches, charcoal or conté and digital images will be taken. 50% of the established price will be charged.

III.           COLOR RENDERING
Lorenzo will complete a color rendering monochromatic of the proposed portrait painting based on initial sketches and digital images. The studio will send you (via email or regular mail) the image for approval.

IV.           SECOND POSE MEETING
Lorenzo will work with the model for 30-60 min. to establish facial details and skin color features. Also final digital images of the pose will be taken. Additional 25% of the commission will be charged.

V.            THE PORTRAIT IS READY
Lorenzo will complete the painting and present it to you framed. If suggested, light touch-ups of colors and shades will be performed; otherwise the painting is ready for the final varnish. The remaining of 25% payment is required.

VI.           THE PORTRAIT PAINTING IS COMPLETE
 Commissioned portrait painting is complete and can be picked-up from the studio or delivered to you.Note: Lorenzo has been commissioned many times to do portrait paintings without having the opportunity to meet the subject prior to completion of the portrait; however, studio quality photographs were provided and different schedules were arranged.Satisfaction Guarantee: Beside a wonderful portrait you’ll also going to own one original custom painting by Lorenzo. (Representative Galleries have sold Lorenzo’s work with an increase annual percentage of 10 to 20%). Great effort is made to accommodate everybody’s’ schedule and special gift dates, so is better to place your commission earlier. Normal completion time is 4 to 6 weeks, however sometimes (before winter holidays) takes a little longer.

Lorenzo charges for commission portraits are changing annually, now until the end of the year his prices for one subject start at $280 for a 16"x12" head only on charcoal to $500 for a 19"x15" head & shoulders on conté and up to $6,800 for a 60"x48" full body size oil on canvas. Most common portrait size is 20"x16" head & shoulders and the price is $3,200 for an oil on canvas.