SkipsPortraits
portraits from photographs and attachments
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The quality of these photographs is very poor. I apologize for that. I took them in artificial light, and was not able to correct the discrepancies between them. I just wanted to show an example of an oil portrait in progress. The photo on the right is linked to a larger image of the finished portrait, or you can see it Here.
1. After my initial sketch, I apply a quick layer of paint, without paying much attention to the color tones, to act as a base to build my colors.
2. At this point, I concentrate on bringing the face into focus, and ignore everything else, because in the end, I think it's the face that has to stand out and be as lifelike as possible to make the portrait a success.
3. This is the stage where everything starts to come together, and I start to get so absorbed in the process that the painting seems to become 3-dimensional. I feel like I am applying make-up, rather than paint. It is the most satisfying part of portrait painting, and makes all of the effort to get there worthwhile.
how to order
For a quick response, and an idea of how much it might cost to do a portrait, you can call me at (201) 406-3933, or send a text message and photo from your cell phone. To send photos as attachments, my e-mail address is skip@skipsportraits.com, and regular photos can be sent to:
Skip Van Lenten
PO Box 23
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
price list
Portrait Size
Head and Shoulders
1 FigureHalf or Full-Body Portrait
1 Figure16x20
$185.00
$215.00
20x24
$215.00
$265.00
24x30
$315.00
$365.00
The prices listed here include a shipping and insurance fee of $15.00. The cost of doing more than one subject, or using a larger canvas, can be worked out by email. I work on the "honor system." I will send you the portrait when it is finished, and if you are satisfied with it, you can send me a personal check or M.O. With your permission, I would like to add a photo of the portrait to this site.
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