WELCOME FAMILY PORTRAITS (PDF BROCHURE) CORPORATE PORTRAITS (PDF BROCHURE) COMMISSIONED ARTISTS GALLERY PORTRAIT PROCEDURE PORTRAIT FEES SPECIAL PRICING OPTIONS PORTRAIT SERVICES FRAMING PORTRAIT REPRODUCTIONS PORTRAIT RESTORATION ARTIST INQUIRIES HOME CONTACT For our Signature oil portraits, visit our sister site: LEONLOARDOILPORTRAITS IN MEMORIAM Call 800.270.9017 for more information	John Howard Sanden Artist Gallery • Biography • Fees & Procedure • More Information Printer-friendly Artist Sheet 02.08 Head and shoulders 24" x 20" to 30" x 25" (does not include hands) $50,000 Three-quarter length 36" x 30" and larger $60,000 Full length   $75,000 Above with appropriate neutral backgrounds. Detailed interior or exterior backgrounds, 50% or more additional. There is a charge for additional subjects. All sizes are approximate and size depends on pose, composition, background, etc. Prices are uniform worldwide, and are not negotiable. The frame and shipping is additional and is not included in the price. Sales tax is charged when applicable. Travel and living expenses are additional when it is necessary for the artist to leave New York. INITIAL SITTINGS The portrait process begins with two sittings, ideally on consecutive days, each of approximately ninety minutes duration. These sittings can take place in the artist's New York studio, or at the subject's home, office or other location. In the course of these two sittings, the size and "spirit" of the portrait is decided upon, and the questions of pose, lighting, costume, setting and expression are decided, through discussion and experimentation. Extensive photographic reference material is created to allow the artist to proceed after the sittings conclude. THE PRELIMINARY STUDY Back in the studio, the artist prepares a small preliminary visualization of the proposed portrait. The client and the subject are often invited to comment on this preliminary. THE FRAME IS ORDERED At this point, the final size of the painting is determined; the canvas is stretched, using the finest Belgian linen, double-primed with a fine titanium ground. The frame is ordered, allowing the work of hand-carving and gilding to proceed as the work on the painting goes forward. STUDIO WORK Now there follows a sustained period of studio work in which the details of the composition are developed, one by one, and in concert. The artist brings the painting as near to completion as possible. A final sitting or sittings is now required. THE FINAL SITTING(S) The final sitting takes place either at the New York studio or at the subject's location. If the latter, the painting is shipped (in its final frame) to the location. As the subject sits, the artist makes the crucial finishing touches. Often, close family members or associates are invited to provide input. The painting is now finished, and ready for display. All prices and procedures are subject to change.
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