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by Abraxas e-mail Abraxas telephone: (302) 645-9119 The first step in this process is imagining in your mind what you want in terms of subject matter, overall feeling, price and where you will hang the painting. I will assist you on a personal basis either in person or via telephone whichever is more practical. Once you have decided on a subject it is important that I get an idea of what you envision whether it is a mental idea or a physical place. There are circumstances when an in-person observation is not possible but the best method is for me to visit the place and sketch and photograph the area. I can work directly from photographs however photos are usually inaccurate in terms of color and perspective. This research phase is the most important as this is the foundation from which I will create your painting. This is the time for a free flow of thoughts as to what direction you want me to go with your painting. Discussion is essential and if you have a particular feeling that you want the end product to convey please let me know-perhaps there is a certain time of day, an era of the past, or a painting of mine that you would like for me to keep in mind. Remember this is your painting and I want you to love it! Now that I know what you want in the painting I can give you my recommendations for a final concept and price. This is the point where we agree on the details of the project and I continue... I will then allign the creation of your painting with my schedule and give you start and finish dates. These can vary due to current projects and the amount of work involved in your painting. Exact dates can be set but remember that this is an original work of art. During the final phase of painting I will seek your approval to continue and ask if any changes need to be made. This will be carried out either in person, photographically, or high resolution e-mail. Upon approval, the final payment is due and arrangements will be started to deliver the painting to you. Framing of the painting is not included in the price, however I will be happy to give you recommendations or have the painting framed in a style you choose. Oil Painting Fees My goal when painting is to create an image that is as close to life as possible. Often I will go beyond what is really there and create my own enhanced version of reality-this may be in the form of an unusual weather pattern or exaggerated lighting. The idea is to captivate the viewer and bring that person in to the world I have created. That is what drives me to paint each piece to the best of my ability. Only the finest materials available in the world are used to ensure that your painting will last-'Old Holland' lightfast paints and Belgian Linen are a combination that has been proven to endure for hundreds of years. I have been asked to paint many subjects and each I have found creates it's own challenge. It is hard to set fee guidelines for work I have yet to envision but these are the general categories. Please inquire for a more precise estimate. Small Oil Painting From 14 x 22 to 16 x 26...............................................$14,000-18,000 Medium Oil Painting From 18 x 24 to 22 x 34...........................................$20,000-24,000 Larger Oil Painting From 24 x 36 to 30 x 48..............................................$26,000-30,000 Special Renditions....................................................................................$30,000 and up telephone: (302) 645-9119 Commissioning An Original Oil Portrait |