PROCESS OF CREATING THE PORTRAIT

  • PLANNING. Meeting with the client to discuss portrait size, pose, background, clothing and client's ideas.


  • FIRST SITTING. Photography session, about one-two hours working with different poses, lighting and angles. If possible, a color study is made.


  • SELECTION. Selection of photographs and composition with client, determining which expressions, angles client relates to.


  • PAINTING THE PORTRAIT. Working from sketches and photo references almost to completion.


  • FINAL SITTING. One or two sessions working from life and making any necessary adjustments.
CONTACT
Mary W. Hargrave
98A Heritage Hills
Somers NY 10589

Email: maryhargrave@yahoo.com

Phone: 914-277-7152
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