Portraits are quoted based on size, complexity and medium used and whether a frame will be included in the price.

For best results, it is important to supply as many reference photos as possible.

Portraits are quoted based on availability of subject, size of portrait, complexity, medium used and whether a frame will be included in the price.  You will work with the artist directly and she will help you to make the necessary decisions by asking many questions.  Never hesitate to ask questions yourself or make suggestions.  Suzanne needs and wants to know your needs and desires for the portrait because she wants you to be as happy with the results as all of her other clients have been.  What you and the artist are creating together will become a family heirloom and treasured by generations to come.

Whenever possible and practical, Suzanne prefers to take the photos herself and meet the subject.  A portrait should include a feeling for the subject’s personality.  When photos cannot be taken by the artist due to death, distance or because it is going to be a surprise gift,  it is important to supply as many reference photos as possible.  You may specify which pose you prefer but the artist needs to get a sense of the subject’s personality by studying many photos.

To obtain a quote on the price, Suzanne will ask you to bring or send copies of photos to evaluate and/or bring the subject.  Then you will  choose a style or mood that appeals to you and decide on a size and whether you would like us to supply a frame.  Once you receive a quote, if you choose to proceed,  you will be asked to send a deposit, usually the equivalent of half the quoted price.  The balance will be due when the job is complete.

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Suzanne explains, “The owner, Jennifer, wanted a portrait of ‘Cricket’ (deceased) as a surprise Christmas gift for her husband.  She supplied many photos of Cricket for me to study and left the pose and composition to me. We agreed upon a size, frame and price.   In the end I chose these two source photos to work from.   In the photo on the left, I liked the tilt of the head, beautiful eyes  and expression on the face but I preferred the more regal sitting pose from the photo at right.  As the photos were taken when Cricket was older and thinner, I filled out her body so it looked more like she did in her prime.   I combined the photos and information  to end up with the completed framed portrait which Jennifer deemed to be perfect.  I seem to make a lot of people cry, but always in a good way”."

Availability of Subject:

You may be the customer AND the subject of the portrait or you may be requesting the portrait of a different person.  The artist will be able to give you a rough idea of a price range to consider what your price point will be.  Ideally if the subject is living and available for sittings,  Suzanne will arrange with you to schedule 2 sittings either at your (or the subject’s) home or at The Way Gallery.

PRICING AND PAYMENT

At the first sitting or meeting,  such details as pose, size of canvas, clothing, background, frame etc.  will be determined so the artist will be able to give you an exact price which will include sales tax.  A deposit of half of the agreed upon price is required at this time.  If a sitting/meeting is not possible or practical and photos are to be used, these issues can be determined by mail/email/telephone and confirmed in writing as agreed.  The use of photos instead of a live sitting is discussed later in this section.

If the painting is to be delivered by hand, the balance is due on receipt.  Suzanne routinely opts to hand deliver when practical.  Within the last year, she has delivered orders to Georgia;  Shreveport and Lafayette, Louisiana; San Antonio, Llano and Dallas, Texas;  Northwest Arkansas;   Norman, Oklahoma and many destinations within Tennessee.  Suzanne’s art hangs presently in collections in 14 states and 3 countries.

 If the portrait is to be shipped,  a photo by mail or email will be sent to you for approval and the portrait will be shipped after payment has been received and cleared.