Please get in touch if you are interested in commissioning a portrait. I always enjoy the challenge of capturing not only the likeness, but also the character and personality of the person. Most of my work is in monochrome, but I am happy to work in colour. I usually work in acrylics, though some of my work has been in oils and in graphite.
I am also happy to consider any other style of commission – perhaps an abstract to suit your decor and taste and liven up your home? …or maybe an image or memory in your mind, which, if you can get the idea across to me, I will always do my best to represent – it might be a particular place, or a moment which you can never forget. I will never accept a commission if I feel that I am not able to do it well.
The canvas can be any size from 20 cm (8″) up, and can be square or rectangular to fit in with your space available and preferences. I usually work in acrylics, with some added line work.
Prices begin at $200 for a 20cm (8″) square canvas and increase according to the area of the canvas, together with some consideration of time needed to complete the project. For postage costs, see below. Once you have decided on the size you l can send you the exact price of the portrait, which is based on the canvas size and includes materials. Alternatively, I can send you a list of sizes and respective charges if you would like to choose. If you would prefer me to work on paper, please let me know and I can adjust everything accordingly
If you would like more information, please contact me at linda.janet.chaves@gmail.com or send me a DM. I am happy to Zoom or FaceTime with you to talk in detail if you wish. I will always ask you to send me several photos of the subject, something about their character and personality, and maybe even some stories about them! Together we can work out the best size and angle.
Shipping is via the Portuguese Mail Service, which is reliable and very fairly priced. The cost is determined via a combination of destination, size and weight. My assistant, Isabel, does all the packaging – she is now very experienced and an expert in combining packing for maximum protection while minimising extra size and weight.
Payment can be made via Paypal or international bank transfer. You can choose to pay in advance, or send a 50% downpayment to cover the cost of materials etc, and a second payment on completion.
Postage costs are payable separately after dispatch by the same methods.
