Prices

Below is a price guide and examples for various portrait painting and drawing techniques by Louis Smith.

Alla prima Lucy

12×8 inches   – Head  = £1,450
16×12 inches – Head & shoulders = £1,950
24×16 inches – Head & shoulders = £2,350
36×28 inches – Half length = £3,450
40×30 inches – Three Quarter Length = £4,450
50×40 inches – Full Length = £5,950

Traditional academic portraitGeorge BP Portrait Award

12×8 inches – Head  = £3,950
16×12 inches – Head & shoulders = £4,450
24×16 inches – Head & shoulders = £5,450
36×28 inches – Half length = £8,450
40×30 inches – Three Quarter Length  = £9,450
50×40 inches – Full Length = £11,950

Charcoal

 
 
12×8 inches – Head = £1,250
16×12 inches – Head & shoulders  = £1,450
24×16 inches – Head & shoulders  = £1,750
36×28 inches – Half length  = £2,250
40×30 inches – Three Quarter Length = £2,950
50×40 inches – Full Length = £3,750

Wash drawingportrait commissions

12×8 inches – Head  = £1,450
16×12 inches – Head & shoulders = £1,750
24×16 inches – Head & shoulders = £1,950
36×28 inches – Half length= £2,250
40×30 inches – Three Quarter Length = £3,250
50×40 inches – Full Length = £3,950

Themed Portraitportrait commissions

Price of commission depends on the realization of the theme.
Prices are based upon scenery; props; wardrobe; makeup and lighting.
There is also a time consideration is factored depending on size and detail.

Demonstration of an  Alla Prima Portrait

Below is an example of the process involved in painting an Alla Prima Portrait.

Prices are a guide only for a single portrait.

Double and Group Portraits will be quoted for separately.
All prices shown are in Pounds Sterling (GBP).
Paints Conversation Pieces: Yes
Paints from Photographs: No
Will travel within UK: Yes
Will travel abroad: No
Paints children: Yes
Will paint posthumously: No
Guide to number of sittings: From 4
Additional Comments: Multiple Portraits are subject to individual quotation.