​WHY DO oil PORTRAITS COST MORE THAN I EXPECTED?

'It is extremely common for
people to underestimate and
subsequently UNDERVALUE the
HUGE amount of work professional
ARTISTS,
VIDEOGRAPHERS,
SOUND PRODUCERS
AND MORE
undertake to create TOP-SHELF,
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS. 

Back when I was offering film-
production work, I was once offered 
$150 for a fully edited and polished
six minute video that would take
a month, working full-time
to complete.

This gentleman had no idea the
industry standard continues to be
$1000/minute of post-produced
film footage (shooting, editing,
colour-grading, audio-mixing,
transition effects, etc.)


MY PORTRAIT PRICES ARE SUCH DUE TO:

​​• THE MATERIALS USED;
​ High quality wooden-
braced supports and oil paints

• TIME SPENT ON EACH PORTRAIT;
Each portrait requires weeks
of dedicated studio time for
ultra-details and depth to be
achieved via traditional layering

• EXPERTISE;
10 years of applied experience
and study within the portrait
painting industry

• A LIFE-TIME GUARANTEE;
Oil paintings last for centuries,
which is why long before photographs,
oil paintings preserved records of
history. Each oil painting 


Though not everyone can afford
my work, rather than charge less
than what they're worth (a habit
that kept me struggling financially
for years) I am proud to also offer my
realistic oil painting classes. Now
everyone can enjoy this incredibly
​rewarding and ​timeless art form!

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​How long do i have to wait for my oil portrait?
​

Depending on the size and number
of subjects chosen, oil portraits
can take between 2 weeks -
1 month for completion.

This is due to the time it takes
for layers of oil to dry before
new layers can be added. It is
these layers that are the key
for level of detail and depth
​ within my portraits. 
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