A portrait is a journey between the artist, the person commissioning the work and the subject.

Victoria will first set up an interview to determine the scope of the project and how many sessions will be needed. Before the work begins there will be an agreed upon structure of the project allowing the patron to have the type of portrait desired within the parameters of time and budget.

First, the artist will meet with the client to discuss the size, location, and mood of the piece. Whenever possible an initial meeting with the subject is preferred. The first portrait sitting consists of a photography session lasting one to two hours. A pastel study will be created based upon the pose of choice. Upon approval of the pastel study, the oil portrait will be finished at the artist’s studio.

LANDSCAPES:

A landscape commission begins with an intial meeting followed later by home sketches and studies.

Artist travel and living expenses, when necessary, are not included in the prices, and will be billed at cost. Prices include export packing but do not include shipping charges, insurance, and customs/clearing costs and any state or city sales tax, where applicable, are additional.

A one-third, non-refundable deposit is required with a signed contract. A second payment of one-third is due when the color study is approved. The balance is due when the completed portrait delivered and accepted by the client. Prices vary according to size, composition, number of subjects, and amount of detail in each painting. Framing is additional.

Note: Pastel Studies of the Oils are available for sale as well.

GICLEÉ PRINTS

Gicleé prints of all Landscapes are available upon request.

Gicleé prints are available of the Father Thomas Hartman portrait. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Father Thomas Hartman Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.