Portrait Pricing
Upon booking, a non refundable forty precent payment is due. This is forty precent of the starting price of the client’s selected package. The starting price is determined by the size, subject matter and time needed to paint the portrait. This price is subject to change and is non-negotiable. Items such as props, intricate clothing, furniture or pets will increase the amount of the client’s final balance. Backgrounds are not included in the base price of a painting. Should the client want a background, the base price of the painting will increase by a minimum of fifty precent. The price increase from a background does not include Props, intricate clothing, furniture or pets. The base price of a portrait is per person and the base price will double or triple depending on the number of people in the painting.
Cameo Portrait
8x10 inches to 11x14
Starting at $500
Upper body portrait
18 x 24 inches to 20 x 24
Starting at $2,500
Head and Shoulders
12 x 16 inches to 16 x 20 inches
Starting at $850
Full body portrait
25x40 inches
Starting at $5,000
Painting Packages
$500
Cameo Portrait
This is a very simple portrait. The composition is only made up of the subject’s head. This can allow for small props such as intricate earrings or hats. Due to the simplicity of the painting this usually takes the least amount of time to complete.
$2,500
Upper Body
An upper body portrait allows for more elements to be visible in the composition. Things such as clothing, hands and props can be depicted with greater visibility. These elements can help to create a more interesting composition. Body language can be used to better convey the subject’s personality.
$850
Head and Shoulders
This is a portrait with the subject’s head and shoulders visible. This composition allows for a more expressive portrait. It can allow for things such as a hand or other small props to be visible in the painting. This format is appropriate for a smaller space or as part of a larger set.
$5,000
Full Body
This is the most impressive of all portrait formats. A painting like this has the power to amaze those who look at it. This is how people of nobility and stature are traditionally represented. This option allows for an expansive background that can make the painting even more captivating.
What are you paying for?
Paint-Anthony only uses the finest supplies available. His paint is free from artificial dyes, fillers and impurities. Anthony’s paints have a high concentration of pigment to ensure vibrant and accurate colors. This prevents a painting from becoming grey and dull over time.
Linen-When it comes to his artwork Anthony values quality above everything. He paints strictly on oil primed linen canvas. This is to ensure proper absorption and to prevent the paint from cracking and pealing.
Time-Painting a satisfactory portrait requires a great amount of time and attention. Painting is a process and it can require hundreds of hours of work. Depending, a portrait can take an estimated three to six months. Anthony will put in all the time and care that your painting requires.
Cost- Anthony spares no expense when it comes to quality supplies. Depending on the size and subject matter, producing a portrait at this level of quality can cost anywhere from 230-3,000 dollars for the supplies alone.
Quality- All of these factors ensure your painting will last for generations - a painting with brilliant colors, painted on the best materials with all the time needed to make your portrait come to life!
Block-in layer vs Finished layer
Anthony Paints using traditional techniques starting with a layer of thick paint to block in shapes.
Anthony then uses countless layers of thin paint to convey the translucency of skin. This part of the process will take up the majority of the time needed for your portrait.
Factors to consider
Anthony will be very dutiful to insure you get the greatest portrait possible, while respecting your budget. The above prices are estimates. You should consider very carefully what you want to have included in your painting. Intricate clothing, jewelry, props and background elements can contribute to a more captivating and engaging portrait, but it will increase the time required to complete your painting. The size of your painting may also have to increase. Adding additional persons or pets will lengthen the process and also affect the final balance.
If you desire, Anthony can paint a smaller sized portrait-with the subject at a reduced size- at a reduced Price. If you desire a bigger painting then what is listed above, custom sizes are available at an increased rate.
Other issues regarding your costs are as follows. Framing is not included in the price of the painting. Travel expenses such as airfare hotels and car rentals will be billed to out-of-town clients, as incurred.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Anthony (who is vaccinated) will take all the necessary steps to ensure both you and him remain safe.
CONTACT ANTHONY
631.572.4730
shaganillustration@gmail.com