A portrait must represent the person being painted. This is not as easy as it sounds. In order to show the person properly we need to think about location, clothing and facial expression. And it must also be an interesting painting. As a portrait artist I work mainly from photographs but I like to take these photos myself. You might love that holiday snap taken in Greece but will it make a good portrait? I also like to make some sketches. This process gives me a chance to get to know the person being painted and find out where they belong.
An alternative is to sit for a portrait. This takes time but one of my portrait sitters said: ‘Everyone should have their portrait painted by Monica’. She loved the conversations, the slow uncovering of character and personality. It is a gentle form of therapy and completely confidential.
Below are the sizes and pricing.
Medium portrait in Oils
My standard size: 46x61cm or 18x24inches. It can be portrait or landscape in aspect.
Cost £1800 unframed, £2000 framed. Click on the image to pay a £200 deposit to secure your portrait. Or contact me on monica@monicadyer.net for more information
Small Portrait in Oils
Small can be beautiful, or dramatic. If you are short on space or just want something a bit more focused this could be ideal. This is 16x16 inches (42x42cm). I also work in a rectangular format 12x17inches (30x43cm). With a smaller portrait the face will take up more of the image.
Cost: £800 unframed, £1000 Framed. Click on the image to place a deposit to secure your portrait or contact me on monica@monicadyer.net for more information
Something more unusual
Do you want an image that tells a story? This image came from being in a ruined church with my husband Cyril. Or would you like an image of a celebrity or someone in the news? Share your ideas with me on monica@monicadyer.net