Child Portraits
Children make wonderful subjects for portraits. Life moves so quickly, and children seem to grow so fast. With a painted portrait, there's comfort in knowing the essence of who they were as children is preserved and treasured always.
Joel Edwards, co-director and founder of CANVAS ArtSpace, has more than 20 years of painting experience, and has painted original artworks for clients across the United States.
Joel Edwards, co-director and founder of CANVAS ArtSpace, has more than 20 years of painting experience, and has painted original artworks for clients across the United States.
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Portrait PricingPricing is customized according to each unique commissioned portrait. The largest factors determining cost are the painting size and how much time it will take to complete the painting.
Theses prices are a baseline from which to work, and are generally head and shoulder portraits with plain backgrounds. Prices may be adjusted for full length portraits, additional subjects, objects and/or background details. |
Starting Prices
5 x 7 $300 8 x 10 $500 9 x 12 $700 12 x 16 $900 16 x 20 $1200 18 x 24 $1800 24 x 36 $3000 36 x 42 $3800 |
Commissioning a portrait / how it works
Initial Consultation - We will discuss your expectations for your commission, including the size, subject, medium, timeframe, and budget.
Photography - We will provide you with instructions for uploading a high-quality digital image of the subject using our website. Don't have a photo that you like? We can schedule a photo session at CANVAS ArtSpace for an additional fee.
Agreement - Once a photo has been chosen by the client and approved by CANVAS, a 50% nonrefundable down payment and signed agreement is required to begin work on the commission.
Timeframe - From the time the agreement is signed to the time you will receive the completed artwork will vary from piece to piece, depending on size and complexity. On average, the process takes a minimum of 2 weeks, and up to 3 months. We will provide you with a specific timeframe for your commission during the initial consultation and before the agreement is signed.
Preliminary Study - For refined oil paintings larger than 18 x 24, CANVAS will paint an 8 x 10 preliminary oil study for your approval before work on the final commission commences. Preliminary oil studies are kept by the client.
Final Painting - Upon viewing the final artwork, you can request up to two “adjustment sittings" to refine the painting to your liking. You will be charged an additional 20% of the total cost for each additional sitting beyond that.
Right of Refusal - We want you to love your commissioned artwork. Therefore, you may terminate the commission at any time if you are unsatisfied. CANVAS will retain the final artwork and non-refundable deposit. There will be no additional expense to you.
Framing - We offer a framing consult free of charge. If you would like CANVAS to provide custom framing of your completed portrait, an additional framing fee will apply, in addition to the cost of the frame. You can, of course, purchase your artwork unframed.
Delivery - Once the painting is completed, and the remaining balance is paid, you can pick-up your finished artwork at CANVAS ArtSpace free of charge. If you'd prefer, we can pack and ship your artwork at prevailing postage rates, or for an additional fee, we can personally deliver and install your artwork.
Photography - We will provide you with instructions for uploading a high-quality digital image of the subject using our website. Don't have a photo that you like? We can schedule a photo session at CANVAS ArtSpace for an additional fee.
Agreement - Once a photo has been chosen by the client and approved by CANVAS, a 50% nonrefundable down payment and signed agreement is required to begin work on the commission.
Timeframe - From the time the agreement is signed to the time you will receive the completed artwork will vary from piece to piece, depending on size and complexity. On average, the process takes a minimum of 2 weeks, and up to 3 months. We will provide you with a specific timeframe for your commission during the initial consultation and before the agreement is signed.
Preliminary Study - For refined oil paintings larger than 18 x 24, CANVAS will paint an 8 x 10 preliminary oil study for your approval before work on the final commission commences. Preliminary oil studies are kept by the client.
Final Painting - Upon viewing the final artwork, you can request up to two “adjustment sittings" to refine the painting to your liking. You will be charged an additional 20% of the total cost for each additional sitting beyond that.
Right of Refusal - We want you to love your commissioned artwork. Therefore, you may terminate the commission at any time if you are unsatisfied. CANVAS will retain the final artwork and non-refundable deposit. There will be no additional expense to you.
Framing - We offer a framing consult free of charge. If you would like CANVAS to provide custom framing of your completed portrait, an additional framing fee will apply, in addition to the cost of the frame. You can, of course, purchase your artwork unframed.
Delivery - Once the painting is completed, and the remaining balance is paid, you can pick-up your finished artwork at CANVAS ArtSpace free of charge. If you'd prefer, we can pack and ship your artwork at prevailing postage rates, or for an additional fee, we can personally deliver and install your artwork.
Can I commission a portrait if I don't live near CANVAS ArtSpace?
Yes! You can live anywhere in the United States and still participate in the entire process, from initial consultation to completed portrait. Once you approve the finished artwork via an emailed photograph or video conference, we pack and ship your completed portrait to you.
Ready to get started?
Requesting a consultation is free and easy. You can get started today by filling out this form online:
Prefer to talk to someone? You can reach us at the studio by phone, email, or in person. Contact us.
We look forward to working with you create an heirloom work of art.
