Portraits
Muriel’s portraits are personal, intimate, informal. Physical and character likeness are captured with a light touch.
•Method
The artist spends time (2 hours minimum but the more the better) with the subject - chatting, drawing, taking photographs. The artist observes expression and body language. Following the sitting the artist paints the portrait in the studio. A second sitting may be necessary.
•Partnership
The subject can choose how to be represented so discussion is important at every stage. Drawings and photographs used for the portrait will be selected by the artist in partnership with the subject. If the portrait is of children, the parents are in the partnership too.
•Cost
Prices include custom made frame and VAT. Each price is decided by canvas size and the number of subjects in one portrait. A canvas size 26" x 24" with 1 figure portrayed will be £2700; with two figures, the same canvas size would be £3200. A canvas 36" x 30" with three figures would be £4900. A canvas size 50" x 54" with four figures would be £7900. Other dimensions of canvas are of course available - these examples are to give an idea of costs.
•Frame
Best quality hand crafted frame, is included in the basic cost
•Travel costs will be extra if the artist needs to travel to the subject
•Deposit
10% at the first sitting. The balance to be paid on completion of the portrait to the satisfaction of all
