Portrait Prices
My outrageous guarantee: if you are not delighted with your portrait, return it for a full refund anytime up to a year after receiving it.
Other artists tell me I’m crazy to offer such a generous guarantee, since the portrait process takes considerable time and care on my part, and if a portrait is returned, it’s not like I can ever resell such a personalized work of art.
But I offer it anyway, for two reasons:
First, I want my customers to be completely satisfied with every aspect of our relationship. If there are ever any problems, I’ll listen and do my best to solve them. If I can’t, I’d far rather cheerfully refund your money than have a dissatisfied customer.
And second, I’m convinced that not only will you be delighted with your portrait, over time it will subtly change your life. If I’m wrong, I’ll pay you back! I take all the risk out of making a commission.
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The portrait process
Inner Vision “Possibility Portraits” are painted in egg tempera and embossed gold leaf on wood panels with calligraphic lettering, just as Renaissance altarpieces and Byzantine icons were made hundreds of years ago. They are designed to be “magic mirrors” that show who you are at heart, why you love one another, and what’s possible.
All Portraits include the Heart of the Matter Interview. In this powerful conversation we uncover who you are at heart and why you are here (or what’s at the heart of your relationship). We also explore your memories, dreams, and deep associations for visual images that convey this for you.
Your Heart of the Matter Interview can take place in person (my studio is in Ithaca, New York, USA) or over the telephone from anywhere in the world. Conference calls arranged for couple and family/group portraits. The Interview is included in the portrait price (which varies with the type of portrait, below), and is essential to the portrait process.
Since I work from photographs, there is no need for sittings or travel.
Types of Portraits
Basic Individual Portrait
Portrait of one person. $500
Premium Individual Portrait
Portrait of one person. $1500
Couple Portrait
Portrait of two people. $2250
Family or Group Portrait
– 3 people $2800
– 4 people $3200
Add $300 for each additional person over 4.
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* Family or group portrait prices depend on the number of people in the group. See above.
Framing and Shipping
Each portrait is painted on a gessoed wood panel and may be displayed unframed. You can also have it framed by the artist (a 10% discount on framing costs is available). Or you might prefer to have it framed yourself. Framing costs are not included in the portrait price. Packing and shipping costs are included. Express shipping is extra.
To discuss a commission (with no obligation), please contact me.
