“The first meeting is to talk about ideas, location, size, medium, framing (optional) and to start sketches and or reference photographs.
Second meeting, the drawing composition and direction of the painting is discussed. Once agreed and all happy I can begin the painting which can take between 3 – 8 weeks depending on content and scale. I prefer the client to view the painting nearing completion to discuss finishing touches.
Paintings from life is a longer procedure; approximately ten 1-2 hr sittings. I will finish off the painting in my studio with reference material.”
THE PROCESS
The Start of the Portrait
Once you have agreed the portrait commission a simple contract will be drawn up, and a deposit paid. The portrait is now ready to begin. In most cases, Kathryn will travel to your location and may stay for a day or more. Travel and accommodation costs are normally extra, though sometimes included within the portrait fee. In most cases two to three instalments including the initial deposit are required for the commission. The final instalment will be paid on completion.
Commissions with out Sittings
Paintings from photographs can easily be arranged. Please send your photographs, either by digital images posted by e-mail or as prints posted using traditional post. We will then discuss the photographs of your choice alternatively a photographic sitting can be arranged.
Animal Portraits
Dog/cat and equestrian portraits, all these categories work from photographs. Please send your photographs, either by digital images posted by e-mail or as prints posted using traditional post. We will then discuss the photographs of your choice, or photographs can once again be arranged.
Sculptured portraits
Kathryn also works in bronze, working from 2 – 4 sittings finishing off with reference materials. The whole process takes between 8 -12 weeks.
Artist’s statement
“I have great admiration for the portraits of Velasquez, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Schiele, Klimt, Tiepolo, Bastien-Lepage, Adolphe-William Bouguereau, Picasso, Bacon and Lucien Freud. I gather my inspiration primarily from every day people, documenting reality. In addition, I endeavour to reveal something intimate, something deep within their soul. Not just a mere likeness.”
Prices
Portrait Format:
Drawings From £ 150
Head & Shoulders (Oil on Canvas) From £ 350
Half Length (Oil on Canvas) From £ 850
3/4 Length (Oil on Canvas) From £ 1500
Full Length (Oil on Canvas) From £ 2000
Double Portrait (Oil on Canvas) From £ 3500
Group Portrait (Oil on Canvas) From £ 4000
Animals (Oil on Canvas) From £ 350