{"id":8069,"date":"2016-02-18T02:57:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T02:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/?page_id=8069"},"modified":"2026-09-12T19:42:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T19:42:33","slug":"how-to-commission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/en\/how-to-commission\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Commission"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789241572606{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #2D2D2D !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Commission a Portrait&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23D7B992&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#D7B992&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789241032352{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #2D2D2D !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;1. The Reference Photo&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The photo is my only guide during the process, so quality is very important! While cell phone photos can work well, professional photographs are always the best choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">Tips to select your images:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"x_gmail-ul1\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<li class=\"x_gmail-li4\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">The Vibe:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>Choose photos that evoke something special. A big smile or looking directly at the camera is not always required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_gmail-li4\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">The Quality:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>Focus, expression, and light are key. Please avoid very small or blurry photos.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_gmail-li4\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">The Size:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>The larger the image file, the better.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">For double or family portraits, I can sometimes combine people from different photos, but a single shared photograph is always best. Send me your favorite pictures and we will choose the perfect one together, with no obligation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8455&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789241046859{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #2D2D2D !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;2. Sizes &amp; Formats&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Every portrait is different, and I adapt the paper or canvas size depending on the composition or your specific needs. For my pastels, I use high-quality Canson paper, and also fine canvases for my oils.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"x_gmail-ul1\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<li class=\"x_gmail-li4\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">Soft Pastel Portraits:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"x_gmail-ul1\" data-ogsc=\"\">\n<li class=\"x_gmail-li4\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">Head and Shoulders (Bust):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>I prefer a<span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">19 x 21 inches (48 x 53 cm)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>format. It is beautiful and perfectly balanced. However, I can also use formats similar to this size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_gmail-li4\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">Half Body:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>Standard Classic size of<span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">19 x 25 inches (50 x 65 cm)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">. This size is also excellent for double head-and-shoulders portraits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_gmail-li4\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">Three-Quarter Figure (3\/4):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>I highly recommend the<span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">22 x 33 inches (56 x 84 cm)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>format. It is elegant and impactful. This format is very comfortable for other compositions as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_gmail-li4\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">Full Body:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>Larger standard size of<span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">29.5 x 42 inches (75 x 105 cm)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">. I use this format for standing full-length figure portraits, but it also works beautifully for more complicated compositions, such as group family portraits and siblings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_gmail-li4\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">Oil Portrait Paintings:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>Standard sizes vary, most commonly<span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">25.5 x 21.2 inches (65 x 54 cm)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>and<span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">32 x 25.5 inches (81 x 65 cm)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>or larger, depending on the needs and the composition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8721&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789241056737{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #2D2D2D !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;3. Prices, Approval &amp; Payment&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">There is no fixed price list because every commission is unique. To give you an idea, the base price for a single head-and-shoulders pastel portrait currently starts at<span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">$800 USD plus shipping<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">Once the portrait is completed, I will send you a high-resolution photograph for your final approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"x_gmail-ul1\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<li class=\"x_gmail-li4\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">Pastel Portraits:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>No advanced payment is required. Payment is made (via PayPal) after you approve the final artwork.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_gmail-li4\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">Oil Portraits:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>A 30% deposit (non refundable) is required to confirm the commission. The remaining balance is due after your final approval, before shipping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8446&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789241066061{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #2D2D2D !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;4. Delivery &amp; Care&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Once finished, soft pastel portraits are protected with a professional pastel fixative. All orders are shipped worldwide via<span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">Correos International<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">, well-protected and fully insured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">Pastel Portraits:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>Shipped safely rolled in a tube with protective paper once treated with the fixative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">Oil Portraits:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>Shipped safely rolled in a tube (canvas only) once completely dry to prevent damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">You will receive tracking information and simple care instructions as soon as your portrait is on its way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22296&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789241582409{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #2D2D2D !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why I Choose Soft Pastels&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Soft pastel is an incredible medium. I have been using it for decades, and I am still fascinated by its unique qualities. Because soft pastel is almost entirely pure pigment, it provides a vibrant, raw intensity that no other medium can match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">My favorite part of the process is the direct contact with the artwork. I paint directly with the sticks, using my fingers to blend the colors onto the paper. It is an intimate and spontaneous way to bring a portrait to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">While pastels look delicate,<span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_gmail-s2\" data-ogsc=\"\">they are incredibly durable, and if well framed under glass with a mat (passe-partout), they can last for generations.<\/span><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\" data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/span>Masters like Degas, Renoir, and Manet used this exact technique for masterpieces that still look fresh in museums today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_gmail-p4\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"x_gmail-s3\" data-ogsc=\"\">I invite you to explore my gallery and discover the beautiful, rich texture of soft pastels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789241572606{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #2D2D2D !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Commission a Portrait&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23D7B992&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#D7B992&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789241032352{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #2D2D2D !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;1. 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