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Commissioning a Portrait

Your portrait should be more than a painting on the wall;
your portrait should also be the experience of being painted,
an experience that you will remember and enjoy every time
you look at the final work of art.

From the beginning, my goal is to help you enjoy being
painted and to ease any discomfort you may feel in being the
center of attention.

The First Meetings

We begin with a meeting for an hour in my studio or in your
home to discuss what you want to convey in the portrait
including ideas about:
       Size and materials
       A sense of formality and informality
       What to wear
       Attitude, expression and pose
       Backgrounds ans settings

During the first meeting or at a second one hour session, I
develop references from digital, photographic and sketch
sources for later work in my studio stage of work.

Painting in the Studio

Next I move into the studio to complete the majority of the
painting from further sittings, sketches and other references. I
cheerfully welcome scheduled visits to my studio for progress
viewings and as many sittings as you prefer.

The Final Sitting

Finally, I do prefer a one hour sitting in my studio as a last
step to complete the painting and to receive your critique.
We will discuss drying times, varnishing, framing options,
shipping and unveiling.

Your Complete Satisfaction

The portrait you have commissioned is only finished when
you are completely satisfied that I have captured both an
excellent likeness and the true spirit you wish to convey.

Please call Rob in the studio at (216) 403-2734 to discuss your
needs and a schedule of prices.
216-403-2734
How to Commission a Portrait
Studio Location:
2342 Professor Avenue, Tremont 44113
Near Downtown Cleveland
(216) 403-2734
email:  robert_hartshorn@yahoo.com
Some Recent Clients:

The Lawrence School
MetroHealth Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
Community Health
Partners
AT&T Advertising Services
Lutheran Metro Ministry
LESCO
Faulhaber Funeral Homes
Cleveland Playhouse
Oilskimmers Inc
The Cleveland Fire Dept

    &

Many prominent families
and persons of achievement