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Portrait Painting Process
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Master Artist James Charles

 

Below is a quick tour of a recently commissioned three subject, 22" x 24", family portrait painting using classical sepia tones.

The process began when the client emailed the following reference photographs.

Photos to be used in a portrait painting



Within a few days the client received the following emailed composition sketches to review.

Sketches of family for portrait painting



 

Client and artist collaborated on refinements and an additional proof was emailed.

Final portrait painting sketch of family


 

Client approved composition and the following week received color study of portrait in desired sepia tones. Initial colors are applied using large oil brush strokes.

Portrait painting color study by artist James Charles



 

A second proof features the completed background.

Portrait painting with completed background



 

A third proof shows completed wardrobe.

Portrait painting with completed wardrobe

 


Fourth proof features completed subjects.

Finished portrait painting

 


Fifth proof shows close-up on each subject compared to original image.

portrait painting subjects before and after





Upon final approval, client chose to receive proofs of the completed portrait in different frame styles. Below are a few.

Portrait painting in royal2 frame

Portrait painting in vintage frame

Portrait painting in royal frame

 



The second frame proof included an enlargement, close-up, and detailed diagram.

portrait painting close-up




portrait painting frame



After selecting a frame the client received the framed original work of art within 4 weeks of commissioning the painting. The portrait arrived ready to hang, complete with hanging wire and wall hook.

Portrait painting in brentwood frame


To commission the above portrait the client completed the automated commission process in less than 5 minutes by following the three steps below.


Commission process
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