PORTRAITS by Lynne Marshall

"The stillness, liveliness and light of inner consciousness pervades all of creation. My intention in my portraiture is not merely to make an 'accurate likeness', but to find and express this inner light."

To begin the process of painting a commissioned portrait, there are two prepratory meetings. The procedure for these meetings is as follows:

First meeting- 2 1/2 hours: INITIAL CONCEPTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS:
This meeting is in two parts - the first takes about one hour of uninterrupted time with you and the subject to discuss your desires and intentions for the painting, to show examples of portraits from my portfolio for style possibilities, and to discuss size, pose, format, the possible inclusion into the painting of meaningful/symbolic elements, background ideas, color preferences and pricing. 1/3 of the portrait fee is required to commence the portrait.

I will then take a series of photographs of the subject in your home in various natural lighting situations. This should take 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The subject should be rested and comfortable. It is good to consider beforehand what clothes he/she would be happy wearing, and be sure that the haircut etc. is what you would like to see in the painting. These photographs will be used as "sketches" and so are not formal poses, and the backgrounds are not critical.

Second meeting: SELECTION OF IMAGES AND DECISION MAKING:
After the photos have been developed, and I have selected appropriate images for consideration and made some concept sketches, we should meet again. This meeting will take about one hour, to present the concept "sketches", incorporating the ideas and principles that we had discussed in the first meeting. This is the time for us to clarify and confirm all the elements of the portrait (pose, composition, size, background and details to be included).

The painting will be completed in my studio in 4 - 6 weeks.

Third meeting: PRESENTATION OF PORTRAIT:
When the painting is complete, I will schedule another meeting with you for the presentation of the portrait for your approval.

If there are any refinements necessary, the portrait will be delivered/shipped to you after the changes have been made. (Shipping & handling is not included in the price of the portrait).

Balance of fee is due on completion of the painting.

Framing advice is available if you wish.

PRICES OF PORTRAITS
Watercolor with colored pencil on archival paper.

Approximate size: 18" x 15" - format & size depends on composition, pose and number of figures.

Single Portrait (head & shoulders) complex background - starting at $3600   pattern background - $3000   simple wash background - $2800 Double Portrait (head & shoulders)   complex background - starting at $6500   pattern background - $5500   simple wash background - $5100

Graphite, or Charcoal Pencil & Pastel on archival paper Approximate size: 22" x 30" Starting at $1800

Inclusion of pets etc. will be additional.

Price does not include framing, shipping expenses, travel, or sales tax (if applicable).

If you are interested in commissioning a portrait from Lynne Marshall, please contact me at: