Welcome to Portrait Procedures and Pricing 

Thank you for considering Don to paint your next portrait.

With a deep passion for capturing the essence of individuals through portraiture, my objective extends beyond mere likeness. I strive to create a timeless work of art that will endure through generations. My extensive study of renowned masters such as Velasquez, Rembrandt, and John Singer Sargent has honed my skills and instilled in me a wealth of knowledge and experience. I am eager to share this expertise with your esteemed clientele, contributing to the creation of exceptional portraits that will resonate with audiences for years to come.


Procedures: 

You may have many questions. I have attempted to address most of the frequently asked questions below. I prefer to paint portraits from life whenever feasible. However, demanding schedules and active children often make that ideal challenging. Consequently, I also work from photographs. Whenever possible, I create my own reference material. However, that is not always feasible. I can paint portraits from materials provided by clients.

Please take a moment and look at other examples of portraits in the Portrait Gallery (please click on "Portrait Gallery")

Here is the current price schedule for Portrait Paintings: 

Pastel Portraits: 

Head and Shoulders:                                 $1000

Head and Hands:                                        $2000

Full Length:                                                  $3000


Oil Portraits:

Head and Shoulders:                                  20x16                                       $2000

Head and Shoulders: (larger)                     24x20                                       $2500

Head and Hands: (smaller)                         30x24                                        $3500

Head and Hands: (larger)                            40x30                                       $4500

Full Length:                                                    Size to be determined.          $8000




Pastel Paintings are executed on sanded pastel paper.

Portrait Paintings in oils are executed on linen canvas.

The prices do not include frames.

Prices are for a single image. Two figures in the painting are twice the price.

Portraits can be painted from a client's photograph.

Travel beyond a 50-mile radius requires a $.50 per mile fee

Please feel free to call or email with any questions on commissioning a portrait: 207-838-7191:  don@donalddrakeart.com