One of my primary artistic passions is to paint portraits of people and animals. I have made portraits for several families over the passed 10 years, and feel an extreme sense of fulfillment in knowing that my paintings will touch the hearts of families for years to come.

The process begins with a photo of the subject – be it a person, entire family, or pet. If you live within 1 hour of the Los Angeles area, my wife (a professional photographer) and I will meet with you to photograph the subject in natural light. If you live further away, you can send me a digital photo by email or a printed photo by regular mail (you may also scan a printed photo and send me the image via email). It is important to note that in the photograph, the face and/ or body must be well lit, and in the pose/ position in which you want subject to be in the final painting. If there are any blemishes or particular physical features that you would like to omit from the final painting, this can be accommodated within reason.

I will discuss the background options with you – as we can either collaborate on a location/ scenario occurring in the background of the final portrait, or you can opt to have the actual background in the photo painted exactly as is. Sometimes the background is a memorable part of the photo and in this case you may chose to have it painted in the portrait – and other times the background has no significance, in which case you may want a fantastical type of background, or one taken from another photograph.

Once the photo and background have been established, the next step is to determine the size of the canvas. Depending on where you would like to hang the portrait, and the type of impact you would like the portrait to have, we will discuss size options.

I have found oil on canvas to be the most impacting of all the mediums for portraits, however, if you specifically request watercolor, pastel, charcoal, or pencil, I can make your portrait in any of these methods, and pricing will be determined.

The finished portrait will be completed within 4-8 weeks, depending on projects that have come in prior to yours, as well as factors such as intricacy of background and size of the portrait. Rush services can be discussed for an additional fee.

***Larger Portaits also available if desired.

If you live within 1 hour from Los Angeles, I will deliver the finished portrait to you personally. If you live beyond this distance, your portrait will be carefully packed and shipped to you via Federal Express. Shipping is not included in the above prices – and all box/ bubble wrap/ Federal Express receipts will be sent to you with your portrait to be reimbursed.

1/3 of the payment is to be rendered prior to initiation of painting. I then will compose a sketch and send it to you for your approval via email –and at that point, the other 1/3 of the total payment will be due. Once the portrait is complete, I will send you a photograph via email of the finished portrait – at that time the remaining balance will be due. Once I receive the final balance, I will deliver or ship the portrait to you. Once you receive the package, you will see enclosed all receipts for shipment and at that time mail me a check for shipping fees incurred.

If you are interested in an indoor or outdoor mural, I would visit the location and discuss ideas, size, time, etc. and offer you an estimate at that time. I can do local murals or out of town murals if travel to the location and expenses are paid.

I have often been consigned to reproduce master artworks – and would happily offer you an estimate if you so chose.