Friends tell me they would love to go back to the days when their children were young. There are times we treasure – playing happily with a child or a beloved pet, reflecting quietly in a favorite armchair, celebrating a hard-won victory – because they represent the essence of who we are. A portrait stops time and forever preserves those moments we wish to carry with us. A good portrait is a defining statement. I welcome portrait commissions of people, dogs and other subjects in oil or watercolor, pen & ink. Please contact me by email at ChrisDuke@ChrisDukeArt.com to discuss a potential project. Commission Process - We will discuss exactly what you are looking for in your piece of art, including size, subject(s), setting, and additional elements or objects.
- I will photograph the subject(s), setting, and meaningful objects you would like included. Alternatively, I can use your photographs, or discuss with you how to take suitable photographs for me to use.
- I will send you a sketch for your approval.
- After sketch approval, I will complete the artwork and send you an electronic copy.
- I will send you the finished art via FedEx or a similar carrier.
Framing I am happy to deliver the art professionally framed as I consider the frame to be an extension of the art. We can discuss mats and/or linen inserts, frame options, and the pricing for each. |  Zoe was a mysterious two-year-old with a captivating gaze. |
Pricing Price varies according to the artwork size, number of subjects, intricacy of the subject(s) portrayed, and complexity of the setting. Please contact me to discuss pricing for a specific project. Payment Schedule 10% at time of order 40% upon sketch approval 50% upon delivery Duration Duration varies depending on my availability. Please allow at least 4-6 weeks for watercolor, pen & ink order completion. For oil paintings, please allow at least 3-4 months. Because I use classical oil painting techniques, each painting contains multiple layers of paint and glaze that must be allowed to "set up" after being applied. |  Rosie was cute at too many angles to choose one definitive pose. |