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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If
at this stage the client wishes to proceed with a commission…
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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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Work
in Studio in the Interim
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Time
between sittings back at the studio is very important to
me. Whilst working from and reviewing the continual stream
of reference gathered during the sittings,
I
find I can take an objective view of the sitters and the
work in progress. It allows me to reflect upon the many
potential nuances like lighting, movement and body language
that have emerged during the course of the sittings (see
opposite).
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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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