Would you like a lasting and beautiful reminder of a cherished home? Or perhaps you would like a reminder of some other nostalgic location such as the family farm or an old barn? My paintings of these locations are the perfect gift for a multitude of occasions including for those who are moving away from an old home, moving in to a new home, anniversaries and much more. Real Estate agents may be able to use a home portrait as an incentive.
I do use photo reference, but the painting is a designed piece of art. In other words, I apply classic design principles to the painting and the result is much more than a copy of a photograph. I use my artistic license to move things around, emphasize some elements and downplay others. I pay attention to focal point, value patterns, variation and repetition, contrast, gradation and many other principles so that each painting is truly a unique work of art. The evidence of this is, I hope, evident in the samples I have provided.
I use Arches handmade 140 lb watercolor paper. This is a heavy weight acid free paper that never yellows. A full sheet is 22 x 30 inches and I cut it in half to make two 15 x 22 half-sheets. This is the normal size of my home portraits. For reference, after you add a 3 inch mat and a frame, this size is a good size for an "over the couch" painting.
My basic price for a 15 x 22 watercolor home portrait is $600.00. I will also give you access to a high quality digital file of your painting in case you would like to make your own prints or cards.
Smaller sized paintings 11 x 15 and smaller start at $400.00 and go down to $200.00. When the paintings go down to 8 x 10 or 5 x 7 inches, I can mount them on a masonite backing and spray varnish them so they can be framed without mat or glass. My home portraits are carefully designed and have more detail than most of the home portraits I have seen on the internet. The time and care I spend on these is reflected in my prices which, unfortunately, I had to increase a couple of years ago. However, they are still lower than most I have seen that are comparable in quality.
22 x 30 inches - $1200.00
15 x 22 inches - $600.00
11 x 15 inches - $400.00
8 x 10 inches - $300.00
5 x 7 inches - $200.00
People or pets in the yard $75.00 each.
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