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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. […more]

The initial consultation also serves to offer an insight into specific approaches… […more]

If at this stage the client wishes to proceed with a commission… […more]

Depending upon the outcome of the first meeting I will either arrange a return visit… […more]

After selecting a few suitable compositions I visit or supply the sitter and commissioner… […more]

Once advice has been given and a suitable composition… […more]

Stage 2 - Sittings

Initially the painting is drawn up from the working rough drawing… […more]

If sittings are to be set in busy surroundings, a work place for instance… […more]

Time between sittings back at the studio is very important to me. […more]

Stage 3 - Unveiling

Once I feel that I have produced a concise and finalised solution for the painting… […more]

  • Additional Advice on Framing and Framing Service

Depending upon the commissioners requirements, a framing service can be offered, that I personally overlook, based on a large range of suitable mouldings available in house.

Samples can be produced upon request. As I spend so long with the picture it often makes sense but, similarly if a client has their own framer I am happy to offer advice and guidance to help achieve the best results possible.

 
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