COMMISSIONS : PORTRAITS, VIEWS and TREASURES
One of my greatest joys is painting people's stories--- especially children's.
Pricing is based on materials and time. Prices usually range between $400-$1200. A gestural pose takes less time for example, than a full face portrait.My procedure for portraits is to meet with the subject. If it is a child or children, we meet in an environment in which they are comfortable and able to play freely. While it is always preferable to work from life, this is not always practical. Therefore, I will take lots of pictures as reference.
Indicated with each of the pictures below is what was used to complete the work.

FAMILY FISHING
Pastel
19 x 26
An old family photograph.
Pastel
19 x 26
An old family photograph.

DOCS LOVES
Pastel
19 x 26
10-14 photos taken on location.
Pastel
19 x 26
10-14 photos taken on location.

SIR KNIGHT TAMES THE MAINE
WOOD'S DRAGON
22 x 30
An old family photo.
22 x 30
An old family photo.

STRAIGHT UP ON THE ROCKS
Pastel
15 x 22
Life
Pastel
15 x 22
Life

THE LESSON
Watercolor
22 x 30
Watercolor
22 x 30

WINTER'S TIME OF WONDER
Pastel
20 x 28 Life and photos
Pastel
20 x 28 Life and photos

TIDAL PLAY
Pastel
20 x 28
Observation and photos
Pastel
20 x 28
Observation and photos

MEDITATIONS ON THE BALL
Watercolor
15 x 22
An old family photo
Watercolor
15 x 22
An old family photo

MISS MOLLY
Watercolor
15 x22
Photo
Watercolor
15 x22
Photo

SUMMER SUNRISE 'OR SCHOODIC
Pastel
9 x 64
Life
Pastel
9 x 64
Life