To Paint is to
Love Again
Love Again
Before committing to the commission process, I will ask my client or person being painted to review my portrait gallery in detail to ensure they are familiar with my work, art style and general aesthetic. There is a 50% non-refundable deposit due after our initial consultation, and before our photo session. I will make sure our agreement and time-table is in writing and that I have a good photograph or sketched composition of my subject in hand. If you are supplying me with your own photographic references, rather than having me complete the photo shoot, I will need a copyright release from the original photographer. The remaining balance of portrait project is due upon completion and approval of the finished painting, prior to delivery or shipping. In general, a small oil painting will take anywhere from 8-12 weeks to complete. The finished portrait generally needs 10-12 weeks to dry. It's important to note that the artistic process of painting your loved one cannot be put on a timeline. I've had a portrait painting come together in just a few hours and I've had another original portrait take over a year. I will keep you updated of my progress. Discourse is often critical to my process and practice in creating the perfect final portrait.
A note about a posthumous portrait painting. I've painted several memorial portraits of loved ones who have passed on. I consider these opportunities a sacred honor. In these cases, acquiring the right reference photo or photos is imperative. Please understand that while I want to be able to paint every loved one. I cannot create successful portrait from a poor reference material.
Before committing to the commission process, I will ask my client or person being painted to review my portrait gallery in detail to ensure they are familiar with my work, art style and general aesthetic. This will help ensure that I am the right artist for your commissioned painting. My style is loose and painterly. I often use bright colors, and informal poses. I am always happy to recommend other local artists for your special painting if I feel I am not the right fit.
There is a 50% non-refundable deposit due after our initial consultation, and before our photo session. I will make sure our agreement and time-table is in writing and that I have a good photograph or sketched composition of my subject in hand. If you are supplying me with your own photographic references, rather than having me complete the photo shoot, I will need a copyright release from the original photographer. The remaining balance of portrait project is due upon completion and approval of the finished painting, prior to delivery or shipping.
In general, a small oil painting will take anywhere from 8-12 weeks to complete. The finished portrait generally needs 10-12 weeks to dry before varnishing. It's important to note that the artistic process of painting your loved one cannot be put on a timeline. I've had a portrait painting come together in just a few hours (2 hour portraits) and I've had another original portrait take over a year. I will keep you updated of my progress. Discourse is often critical to my process and practice in creating the perfect final portrait.
As a portrait painter, I believe all people should have the opportunity of being seen, heard, and reflected back in a compassionate artistic manner. I've had many portrait sitters express how they felt validated and empowered through the process of sitting then viewing their painted portrait. ~Tali
A full-color oil painting or pastel painting is created on hardboard, or choice of cotton or linen canvas mounted on hardboard. Sketches and duotones are painted on media specific paper. A color study, drawing, and all small casual portrait paintings include the following:
Duatone/Study prices for oil, charcoal, pencil, pastel, ink, or watercolor working from customer photos are priced at $5 per square inch for the final painting.
Medium portraits and custom painting are painted in oils or pastels on hardboard or stretched canvas/linen and include the following:
Larger works and custom painting are painted in oils or pastels on hardboard or stretched canvas/linen and include the following:
Reputable modern portrait artists will use archival materials. A custom portrait and oil painting by Talya Johnson is created using strictly professional grade artist pigments (oil paint) on archival papers, hardboard, canvas, or linen to ensure the longevity of the artwork.