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A painting of a loved one or a beloved place is a perfect gift! I'm happy to take commissions for different types of artworks for which I use the best available materials and high-quality supports.
Landscapes, houses, places, etc. We all treasure that special house or place or cherish some unforgettable landscapes. I will be happy to travel where needed to draw or paint for you your favorite subject. I normally start with a quick sketch in order to agree on the content and the composition. I'm not a big fan of hyper-realism or excessive detail and prefer to work instead on an impressionistic representation, reflecting the mood of the moment and underscoring the character of the main subject. When painting, I use a limited palette and mix high-quality oils to match the local colours, which is very difficult to achieve when working from a photograph. |
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I do take some liberties with the design and colour harmonies however I try to avoid too much staging or rendering subjects in an artificial way. When painting natural outdoors, I like to wait for ideal weather and strive to stay true to the actual light and colours, taking into account the season and time of the day. A landscape can look very different from one day to the next as the light changes constantly. It's therefore important to work quickly, ideally completing paintings in a few hours (alla prima), and to limit as much as possible the need for subsequent re-work or final touches in the studio. It's also important to keep in mind that oil paints will need to dry during a few days.
Portraits
I'm happy to take your portraits commissions for both children and adults, in drawing or oil painting. I strive to capture what's unique about each model, their personality and the expressions that best capture it.
I'm happy to take your portraits commissions for both children and adults, in drawing or oil painting. I strive to capture what's unique about each model, their personality and the expressions that best capture it.
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Every person and every portrait will be different in essence and style; it is therefore important to agree beforehand on what the portrait will convey, as well as discuss the expectations from both person commissioning the work and the model. Portraiture is also a collaborative process, where artist and model work together; I therefore prefer not to work exclusively from a photo. The starting point is a 40-60 minute session with the model, in order to get acquainted with the personality, facial features and flesh tones and also to do for some quick sketches and shoot a few reference photos. For a drawing, the rest of the work can be executed in my studio without the model. For a painting, one or more additional sessions may be necessary, depending on the work scope. The painting sessions take place at my studio in Epalinges near Lausanne but it's also possible for me to travel elsewhere on request.
Please note that I do not take commissions for portraits of pets or animals. |
Terms and conditions
Delivery schedules
For drawings and pastels: from 1 to 3 weeks depending on the type of work
For oil paintings: from 1 to 6 weeks depending on the type of work
Prices
LANDSCAPE/HOUSE/PLACE/ETC.
Drawing or pastel on small format (approx. 27 x 29 cm) : 180 Swiss Francs
Drawing or pastel on large format (approx. 54 x 60) : 250 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on small format (approx. 24 x 30 cm): 300 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on large format (approx. 40 x 50 cm): 500 Swiss Francs
PORTRAIT: HEAD & SHOULDERS
Drawing or pastel on small format (approx. 27 x 29 cm) : 280 Swiss Francs
Drawing or pastel on large format (approx. 54 x 60) : 400 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on small format (approx. 24 x 30 cm): 600 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on large format (approx. 40 x 50 cm): 1'000 Swiss Francs
PORTRAIT: HEAD, UPPER BODY AND HANDS
Drawing or pastel on small format (approx. 27 x 29 cm) : 500 Swiss Francs
Drawing or pastel on large format (approx. 54 x 60) : 600 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on small format (approx. 24 x 30 cm): 1'000 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on large format (approx. 40 x 50 cm): 2'000 Swiss Francs
The prices of landscapes, houses, places, etc. include a non-urban subject, with generally a fore-, middle- and background and 1-2 constructions (houses, church, road, etc.) without any human figure. Contact me if you'd like a quote for a larger format or for a broader and more complex subject.
The prices of portraits cover one model only, wearing clothes in plain colours, with minimal jewelery, on an empty background. Contact me if you'd like like a quote for a larger format, a full body, a group portrait or a setting that includes objects and furniture or any type of additional complexities.
The prices do not include framing. I'm happy to provide framing options and quotes on request.
The prices do not include travel costs for sessions away from my studio, which will be quoted and billed separately.
Payments: 50% advance at start of work and 50% upon delivery of final artwork.
Delivery schedules
For drawings and pastels: from 1 to 3 weeks depending on the type of work
For oil paintings: from 1 to 6 weeks depending on the type of work
Prices
LANDSCAPE/HOUSE/PLACE/ETC.
Drawing or pastel on small format (approx. 27 x 29 cm) : 180 Swiss Francs
Drawing or pastel on large format (approx. 54 x 60) : 250 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on small format (approx. 24 x 30 cm): 300 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on large format (approx. 40 x 50 cm): 500 Swiss Francs
PORTRAIT: HEAD & SHOULDERS
Drawing or pastel on small format (approx. 27 x 29 cm) : 280 Swiss Francs
Drawing or pastel on large format (approx. 54 x 60) : 400 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on small format (approx. 24 x 30 cm): 600 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on large format (approx. 40 x 50 cm): 1'000 Swiss Francs
PORTRAIT: HEAD, UPPER BODY AND HANDS
Drawing or pastel on small format (approx. 27 x 29 cm) : 500 Swiss Francs
Drawing or pastel on large format (approx. 54 x 60) : 600 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on small format (approx. 24 x 30 cm): 1'000 Swiss Francs
Oil painting on large format (approx. 40 x 50 cm): 2'000 Swiss Francs
The prices of landscapes, houses, places, etc. include a non-urban subject, with generally a fore-, middle- and background and 1-2 constructions (houses, church, road, etc.) without any human figure. Contact me if you'd like a quote for a larger format or for a broader and more complex subject.
The prices of portraits cover one model only, wearing clothes in plain colours, with minimal jewelery, on an empty background. Contact me if you'd like like a quote for a larger format, a full body, a group portrait or a setting that includes objects and furniture or any type of additional complexities.
The prices do not include framing. I'm happy to provide framing options and quotes on request.
The prices do not include travel costs for sessions away from my studio, which will be quoted and billed separately.
Payments: 50% advance at start of work and 50% upon delivery of final artwork.