Kelly Kahn - Portrait Procedures

Oil Portrait Fees

From $750.00
A more complex background may cost up to 50% more.
Each additional subject may cost up to 50% more.

11 x 14 - $750.00
14 x 18 - $850.00
16 x 20 - $1,200.00
20 x 24 - $1,500.00
24 x 36 - $2,000.00

Watercolor Portrait Fees

Paper sizes are approximate.
Portrait subjects will be proportionate to a sheet of watercolor paper (22x30), to result in a pleasing composition.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Each additional subject may cost up to 50% more.
A more complex background may cost up to 50% more.

11x14 - $750.00
14x18 - $850.00
16x20 - $1,200.00
Full size 22x30 - $1,500.00

Portrait Commission Agreement

The artist shall use only professional materials as well as execute the portrait conforming to the her recognizable style.

Photographic Sitting Fee

$125.00 plus cost of proofs. The artist will come to your home or another agreed-upon place to photograph the subject(s). Additional Subjects in Portraits 50% of the regular portrait fee.

Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the price of the portrait will be due upon signing the commission agreement. After the proof is selected and preliminary sketches are approved,30% will be due before painting begins.

Completion Time

Estimated completion time will be given once the pose is determined and every effort will be made to insure prompt delivery. The client may call the artist at any time to check the progress.

Balance

After the painting is approved (in person or via email), the balance (60%) is due when the portrait is delivered in person unless a payment plan is arranged in advance. Whenever shipping is necessary, the balance must be received before the portrait is sent unless other payment plans are made. Sales tax will apply to residents of Alabama.

Crating and Shipping

The costs of crating, shipping and insuring, if required, are the responsibility of the client.

Framing

The portrait will be delivered unframed unless special arrangements are made. An offer to help choose and purchase an appropriate frame will be happily made. Framing is not included in the commission price.

Travel Expenses

Travel and living expenses, when it is necessary for the artist to leave the Birmingham vicinity, will be billed as they are incurred.