Commissions
Specialising in oil, mixed media,
charcoal and graphite.
Avril's commission work is primarily from photographs, this avoids the inconvenience and expense associated with long posed sittings. She prefers to take her own photographs since her needs for composition and lighting are rarely met through commercial studio photography or personal photography.
Size and medium will be discussed prior to commencement.
Medium: – Oil paintings and drawings have a different price structure. A contract will be in place with 10% paid before commencement and the remainder on delivery of the completed work.
- Paintings or drawings are priced without the frame.
The price is based on the following factors:
The number of people or pets in the painting - The size of the actual painting itself
- The intricacy of clothing, jewellery and props and the complexity of the background setting.
Her works aim to tell a story of the sitter. This includes background and setting.
A portrait is a collaboration between artist and patron.
Clothing choice is up to the model, however Avril does ask that unless the lighting is exceptional not to wear dark clothing as descriptive folds, curves and shapes are usually lost.
COMMISSION PRICING
Oil on canvas:
61cm x 76cm – $5,500 for one subject
91.44cm x 121.92cm – $18,000 for one subject
1200cm x 1800cm – $30,000 for one subject
Pastel
$1,500 to $6,000 for one subject
Charcoal/graphite
$ 1,000 to $6,000 depending on size and inclusions
10% of the fee is expected as a deposit or booking fee.
To successfully communicate the personality of the sitter, pieces of relevance to the life of the sitter are encouraged to be included in the image.
Discussing these things prior to commencement gives Avril a chance to get a feel for the sitter and therefore ultimately how the composition look.
Framing, shipping and travel expenses for the artist are the responsibility of the client.
You can expect your portrait to be ready two to three months after the sitting if oil, and sooner if it is a drawing.