Once a client has made the decision to commission a portrait, the agreement will specify the number of subjects, size, price and completion date.  Signing of the agreement and a deposit of 50% of the total price is required. A meeting with the subjects to be painted is scheduled.

The composition, size, location, pose, format, type of clothing, background tone and lighting are all considered.  Approximately 50-150 photographs are taken, followed by a life study of the head in oil or pastel, should time allow for it.

Photographs are analyzed and a final decision is made as to pose and tone of the painting.  If necessary, additional photographs can be taken at a second photo sitting.

Upon 75% completion of the portrait, a meeting is scheduled for the client's approval and a second payment of 30% is due.

At time of completion of the portrait, the balance is due.  Time from the photographic session to delivering of the portrait is approximately 3-6 months.  The Artist will assist in frame selection if required.

Sherwood works to ensure that your painting will be a classic portrait.  She feels it is a privilege to create a work of art to be a treasured legacy for generations to come.

For portrait commission scheduling, please contact Tricia Kennedy of Kennedy & Associates (202) 434-9777 or (203) 637-7070.