Below is a price guide and examples for various portrait painting and drawing techniques by Louis Smith.
12×8 inches – Head = £1,450
16×12 inches – Head & shoulders = £1,950
24×16 inches – Head & shoulders = £2,350
36×28 inches – Half length = £3,450
40×30 inches – Three Quarter Length = £4,450
50×40 inches – Full Length = £5,950
Traditional academic portrait
12×8 inches – Head = £3,950
16×12 inches – Head & shoulders = £4,450
24×16 inches – Head & shoulders = £5,450
36×28 inches – Half length = £8,450
40×30 inches – Three Quarter Length = £9,450
50×40 inches – Full Length = £11,950
Charcoal
12×8 inches – Head = £1,250
16×12 inches – Head & shoulders = £1,450
24×16 inches – Head & shoulders = £1,750
36×28 inches – Half length = £2,250
40×30 inches – Three Quarter Length = £2,950
50×40 inches – Full Length = £3,750
Wash drawing
12×8 inches – Head = £1,450
16×12 inches – Head & shoulders = £1,750
24×16 inches – Head & shoulders = £1,950
36×28 inches – Half length= £2,250
40×30 inches – Three Quarter Length = £3,250
50×40 inches – Full Length = £3,950
Themed Portrait
Price of commission depends on the realization of the theme.
Prices are based upon scenery; props; wardrobe; makeup and lighting.
There is also a time consideration is factored depending on size and detail.
Prices are based upon scenery; props; wardrobe; makeup and lighting.
There is also a time consideration is factored depending on size and detail.
Demonstration of an Alla Prima Portrait
Below is an example of the process involved in painting an Alla Prima Portrait.
Prices are a guide only for a single portrait.
Double and Group Portraits will be quoted for separately.
All prices shown are in Pounds Sterling (GBP).
Paints Conversation Pieces: Yes
Paints from Photographs: No
Will travel within UK: Yes
Will travel abroad: No
Paints children: Yes
Will paint posthumously: No
Guide to number of sittings: From 4
Additional Comments: Multiple Portraits are subject to individual quotation.
All prices shown are in Pounds Sterling (GBP).
Paints Conversation Pieces: Yes
Paints from Photographs: No
Will travel within UK: Yes
Will travel abroad: No
Paints children: Yes
Will paint posthumously: No
Guide to number of sittings: From 4
Additional Comments: Multiple Portraits are subject to individual quotation.