For child or family portraits, I avoid using studio family portraits as a drawing reference because I want my portraits to reflect a sense of informality along with a candid expression. I want my subjects to be at ease, whether sitting with a pet in the grass, eating some fruit, or sniffing a flower. That is essential to my work: having that solid foundation on which a truly memorable portrait will be built.

My fees vary. My portraits can be tailored to your budget; the more detail, the higher the fee. If I am quoting a fee for a dog portrait it depends on the breed; ones with long or curly fur demand more attention to detail, thus take longer to complete. For children, it depends on the composition and size. A drawing like “Danny”, which features a detailed background, a prop, and most of his body and hands, will be more expensive than a ‘tight’ close-up with minimal background detail like my drawing of “Morgan”. Please call or email for price quotes (see contact info below). My quoted fee includes any digital work, photo proofs, postage, artist materials, and hand-delivery of the artwork.