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Commissioning a Portrait
Your portrait is much more than a painting; it also is the
experience of being painted, an experience that you will
remember and enjoy every time you look at the final work of
art on the wall.
From the first time we meet, 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. We
will talk about:
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.
Your portrait is much more than a painting; it also is the
experience of being painted, an experience that you will
remember and enjoy every time you look at the final work of
art on the wall.
From the first time we meet, 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. We
will talk about:
- The size of the portrait and the choice of oil or pastel,
- A sense of formality or informality in the painting,
- What to wear and not to wear,
- What sense of character and personality you see,
- How you wish to be posed and in what setting,
- Backgrounds and other elements, and,
- How the painting process will happen.
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
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
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