A R L E N E
L I E B E R M A N
Portrait Commissions
I begin a portrait commission by
organizing a planning session with the client, preferably in his or her home or
in my studio. We will have the
opportunity to become acquainted with one another and to begin to explore the
parameters of the project. The client can relay what he or she seeks in terms
of purpose, setting, mood, and other particulars such as clothing, lighting,
size, and composition. After we
agree about how best to portray the figure, a contract is signed and a
non-refundable deposit of 1/2 the total price is requested.
The initial meeting is followed by a
session in which I will take preliminary photographs for future reference
material. The photography process
will probably take more than one session to complete. If the conditions are extremely demanding, a
professional photographer will be hired.
Whenever possible, I prefer to draw from
life. However, I am able to work
partially or exclusively from photos if constrained by distance, by a request
for a posthumous portrait, or if specifically asked to use an already existing photograph.
Depending on my current workload and the
size and/or complexity of the piece, the entire process may take between 1 and
3 months. The client may discuss
and view the completed work at his or her request, for minor adjustments and
final approval.
My goal, as always, is to evoke distinctive
character and affect and to develop every figure until he or she comes alive on
paper.
I use archival acid-free paper and
graphite pencils, though occasionally I will add pastel or colored pencil to the graphite
drawing. I will frame the work if requested with archival matting, or give
appropriate framing suggestions.
The price schedule for my graphite portrait commissions is based
on figure size, number of figures, and size of paper. Prices are
available upon request.
Framing, travel and lodging expenses, the
use of a professional photographer, shipping costs and sales tax when
applicable are not included and will be charged separately.
Full payment is requested upon completion and prior to delivery of the commissioned work.
I
am represented by Avery Gallery of Marietta, Georgia.
I
can be reached by email at: studio@ArleneLieberman.com