PRICING AND PROCEDURE
Informal Portraits (from photographs) |
Pastel |
Charcoal |
Head and shoulders | R 1750 | R 1100 |
- Quotes for additional figures/heads in the portraits are negotiable.
- Framing, travel and other expenses incurred are not included.
- Delivery times: usually within two weeks.
Formal Portraits |
Oil |
Pastel |
Charcoal |
Head and shoulders | R 5 500 | R 1 950 | R 1 450 |
Half Figure (hands) | R 6 500 | R 2 500 | R 950 |
Three quarter figure | R 8 500 | R 3 500 | N/A |
Full | R 10 000 | R 5 000 | N/A |
- Quotes for additional figures/heads in the portrait are negotiable.
- Framing, travel and any other expenses incurred are not included.
- Delivery time:Pastels usually within four weeks. Oils usually within six weeks. However, individual circumstances will dictate.
Procedure in creating the formal oil or pastel portrait
- At the first meeting, the portrait is discussed in some detail regarding it's composition, size, type of clothing, background etc.
- Talbot quotes a price to do the portrait
- A series of photographs of the subject is taken
- The best image is selected by mutual consent
- Talbot does a charcoal study for the client's final approval
- Talbot is formally commissioned to do the portrait
- A non-refundable deposit of 25% is paid
- Talbot may ask for the subject to sit for him. (usually a short session near completion of the portrait)
- Delivery times : Charcoal and pastel portraits usually within 4 weeks. Oils are subject to negotiation.
- On completion, to the client's satisfaction, the balance is paid.