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Yes. Much of my work is from photographs because some people are not comfortable posing, some people do not have the time to pose, and some cannot pose due to distance constraints.
I usually ask for six different photographs. This gives me a better vision of the subject since cameras tend to distort the image somewhat.
I will use your six (five, four, three) photographs to create an original oil portrait and not a copy of a photograph.
No. I also work in charcoal.
My oils start at $800 -- 16"x20" -- for a head study.
My charcoals start at $250 -- 18"x22" -- for a head study.
Head studies are from the shoulders up.
Oils will require two to six months.
Charcoals will require one month.
For many reasons, following are two:
Yes. I will work with you to finalize the pose and composition, and I will work with you during my painting process until my final coat of varnish.
No. Shipping will depend on size and weight and will be discussed during the early exchange of ideas.
Yes, a gift certificate.
I have prepared a gift certificate for the husband who wanted something special
for their first anniversary. He explained to his wife that she could expect
paper (the traditional first anniversary gift) on that day.
I have prepared a gift certificate for an oil portrait as a wedding gift
from one brother to another.
No. There are many outstanding framers available and I am unable to match their inventory and their skill. But I do recommend an excellent local source in Lombard, Wheaton, and Downers Grove, IL, called Carlson. They do all my measurements and framing.
To request a custom portrait, write or e-mail to:
Ida Kotyuk, Portrait Painter
P.O. Box 6627
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
Ida@Portraits-Oils.com
