Text Box: Sophie 2009 Acrylic full body Evan 2009 Acrylic full body   Portraits Klyczek Nordstrom was trained as a portrait painter over 20 years ago. She currently accepts portrait commissions in graphite and charcoal drawings, oil and acrylic paintings.   What is a portrait commission? A portrait commission is a painting drawing or sculpture of an individual(s) (an artist created) at the request of a client(s). The subject may be living or deceased. The portrait is created from photographs supplied by the client or the artist may take photos of the subject(s).   How do I commission a portrait? The artist and client agree on a subject(s) using existing photos or decide the artist will take photos of the subject(s). A schedule is created for photography, preliminary sketches for client approval and final portrait completion date. The artist and client agree on payment and payment schedule.   How much time should I allow for a portrait? Allow a minimum 6 weeks for completion. Klyczek Nordstrom is available to assist the client in frame selection.   Oil pastels are similar in look to chalk pastels with a rich oil base texture   $350  Head & shoulders / approx 12” x 12”   $700  Full body / up to 22” x 30” Charcoal drawing the charcoal medium is a rich black chalk like substance creating both soft and dramatic effects   $350  Head & shoulders / approx 12” x 12”   $700  Full body / up to 22” x 30” Graphite drawing the graphite pencils range deep gray tones to soft gray tones   creating a refined, detailed effect   $600  Head & shoulders / approx 12” x 12”   $875  Full body / up to 22” x 30” Acrylic painting  the water based acrylic paints create the feel of a contemporary oil   portrait or watercolor likeness   $600  Head & shoulders / approx 8” x 10”   $1200  Full body / up to 22” x 30”