This
section offers a brief insight into Alastair's working methods.
By clicking on the sub-headings you can follow how Alastair produces
a portrait.
For
further, more specific information please feel free to contact Alastair
by email or by
telephone.
Stage
1 - Briefing
As
part of my service I offer an initial no obligation consultation
to interested parties.
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The
initial consultation also serves to offer an insight into specific
approaches…
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Decide on the
number of Sittings
If
at this stage the client wishes to proceed with a commission and
has a good idea of size and or budget I can usually give an indication
as to the number of sittings required and the time span involved.
Alternatively compositions can be tailored to suit a budget outlined
from the outset.
Usually
at this point it is customary to ask for an advance which, depending
upon the value of the painting, is either 1/3 or 1/2 of the overall
fee.
Depending
upon the outcome of the first meeting I will either arrange a
return visit…
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After
selecting a few suitable compositions I visit or supply the sitter
and commissioner…
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Once
advice has been given and a suitable composition…
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Stage
2 -
Sittings
Initially
the painting is drawn up from the working rough drawing…
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If
sittings are to be set in busy surroundings, a work place for
instance…
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Time
between sittings back at the studio is very important to me.
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Stage
3 - Unveiling
Once
I feel that I have produced a concise and finalised solution for
the painting…
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Depending
upon the commissioners requirements, a framing service can be
offered…
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