How To Commission A Portrait Painting

Dear art-lover,

With great pleasure, Stàn would like to give you information and an example of a portrait order based on a photograph.

Stàn works with a fine art photographer on portrait commissions on a project basis. Of course, you can also use your personal photographer. Stàn work`s with an excellent viennese photographer and puts desired subjects into the right picture. Stàn Bert Singer, a master in the old master technique of painting, inspired the photos as a basic concept, creates a masterpiece in oil for eternity.

If you also want to commission an extraordinary gift, you can read some of the advices at this page, and then come back and contact Stàn- and he will be happy to provide you with appointment options and arrange with you in advance the first meeting.

Stàn likes to keep the process for the commissioner as simple as possible. Below is a short description of the procedure for commissioned work:

So below is also some general information about how to commission a painting or a portrait painting. Also, you can commission a fine art replication on request.

How to Commission a pencil portrait from the artist Stàn Bert Singer

An Example of How to Commission a pencil drawing from the artist Stàn Bert Singer

Considerations To Keep In Mind When Commissioning A Painting:

1) Who should be portrayed, or what should be depicted in the painting?
2) For what occasion should the painting be commissioned? Is it a formal painting or a private gift - a surprise?
3) And very important, in terms of processing time -what size should the painting be?

4) Where will the finished painting hang? (This is important to determine the size, the pose, the style of the frame and the colors).
5) What is your budget for the painting?
6) When should the painting be finished? Here it is advisable to plan a time buffer, because sometimes changes are desired and due to the drying times changes need time.

Process - Step 1 – Discussion About Scope, Size and Price

First of all, let's arrange a skype call and discuss your vision, budget, ideas and details of the painting. Dimension of the image, number of people, expression.

In the beginning, there will be a photo session with Dieter and Stàn in his studio in Vienna. Or, if you like, in your home, garden or somewhere else, depending on the Sujet.

Once Stàn has a full picture of your portrait project, he can give you a simple, no-obligation price and a possible delivery date. After that, we should agree on a price and the details. You will receive a short contract stating the essentials and a deposit from you (usually 35%, which is non-refundable). After that, we can get started.

The duration of a commissioned portrait and the approach depends greatly on the complexity of the work. Usually, it can take several months.

Commissiona a portrait painting by Stàn Bert Singer

I am inviting portrait commissions from my studio in Vienna, Döbling. Döbling is easy to reach by car or by public transport - find out more here or contact me directly:

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An Example of a portrait painting commission made by Stan Bert Singer

An Example of a portrait commission in old masters technique made by Stan Bert Singer

Process - Step 2 – Photo Session

So before you commit to details, let's schedule the photo session by phone or skype - this is the next step in beginning your portrait project. It is a great advantage to have a set of professional portrait photos as a basis for the oil portrait.

Stàn Bert Singer Photo session portrait Painting La affascinante

Process - Step 3 - Starting the Painting

With ongoing communication during and after the photo session, we will finalize the details for the painting. Using Dieter`s photos, we can experiment with different sections. Stàn and Dieter are also happy to offer assistance in choosing the setting, wardrobe, pose and lighting for the subject of the painting.

Now Stàn will start with the painting - mostly in a grisaille or umbra tone.

You will receive the first draft of this to get a general idea about it.

At this stage, corrections still can be made.

It is not just the way Stàn paints on wood or canvas that makes him a renowned portrait painter, but also how he sees, arranges, composes and interprets the subject and how he "feels" the right thing.

Stàn now continues to work step by step with you carefully on an ongoing basis to ensure that your painting becomes a true, classic portrait that captures both the likeness and spirit of the subject.

If you can't have a professional photo session, Stàn will consider working from your high-quality photos.

Portrait sessions are welcome if requested by the sitter(s).

La affascinante - working procedure Layers and underpainting

La affascinante - Grisaille underpainting

Painting of the famouse portrait painter Stàn Ber Singer from Vienna, La affascinante oil on wood

Finished painting working process: 10 months. 60x80cm

Detail of the Painting "La affascinante" by the famouse portrait painter Stàn Bert Singer

Process - Step 4 - Completion of the Portrait| Details & Price

All oil paintings by Stàn Bert Singer are painted on solid wood in elaborate old-master pre-priming.

The price for the professional portrait photo sessions is starting about 500.- euros per session/ about 2-3 hours, plus travel expenses if the session in our studio is not possible for the person(s) to be portrayed.

Stàn like to express once again that you are also welcome to use your own photographer - however, the cooperation with Dieter has proven very successful.

The price for a finished portrait painting is usually between $5,000 to $50,000, depending on the complexity, size and agreed upon work technique.

After completion of the painting (usually 3 to 8 months, depending on complexity), the full amount is due before shipping. Your unframed portrait will be shipped, delivered or can be picked up at my studio in Vienna.

The cost of shipping or delivery is the responsibility of the customer.