Commissioning a Painting or Drawing

Prices vary according to size, complexity and medium. A 30% down payment is required before a project is undertaken. Delivery time depends on the size and complexity of the painting.
If you see a sold painting you've fallen in love with or if you like a painting you have seen on this website, but want it in a different size or medium, Angela will create another version of the painting for you.

In today's fast-paced world where images come and go, a custom designed portrait has a long lasting life you will be proud of, honoring your personality, history, heritage and interests. Unlike most expensive entertainment items, a fine art portrait will outlast most things - it is an affordable investment that will become a heirloom treasure.

Choose your preference of media from a monochromatic look to a painterly colour representation in any size to fit a favorite spot or feature wall. Commissioning a portrait is easy to initiate, the results you will appreciate. You can transform a favorite photo into a work of art, or create a new image by posing for the artist.

To mark a special occasion or milestone, such as a birthday, anniversary, graduation, retirement, achievement etc.-- a gift of a portrait painting is a special and unique idea! When time is limited, a gift certificate can be given on the occasion to be redeemed soon after it meets approval with the plans to proceed with the artwork. Whether it is a gift for yourself or for others you will be pleased with the results. Satisfaction is guaranteed!

Steps to commission Fine Art

First we will need to determine the purpose, content and budget for your commissioned portrait; various ideas will be discussed such as what to wear, possible poses and the setting or background. When all has been discussed, a cost estimate will be given.

Upon agreement a contract will be drawn along with an estimated time-line. Fifty percent required as a down payment. I work from photographs and life studies.

If the model is available, a schedule for sittings can be arranged. This could be from one to several sittings, anywhere from half hour to two hours in length.

The Portrait can take anywhere from one to two months after the first meeting. The time varies to complexity, dimensions and the individual commission requirements. We will access the work of art at the end, and declare it completed when we are mutually satisfied. At this time the final payment is due.