Each piece of artwork takes many hours to complete, as Lindsay works diligently to capture every unique feature as well as the essence of each subject. She takes great pride in each portrait and treats them as she would if the subject were her own loved one.

The Art: The portraits are done in graphite pencil on acid-free, 98lb Canson paper that is pure white to maximize the contrast of values in the portrait. Most portraits are head and shoulder compositions, but if you desire a full body portrait, that can be discussed. The smaller the features of the subject, however (a result of fitting the subject's full body into the portrait), the less detail that can be applied to each element, and you may desire to increase the size of the art for that reason. Background details or other inclusions can be discussed at time of commission.

What You Need: Portraits are done using a reference photograph. In order to achieve the best quality portrait, a good quality photograph is needed, ideally a close up of the face. The more pixelated or unfocused a photograph is, the harder it will be to extract detail from it. Multiple images can be beneficial to learn more about specific details of a subject, for example a close up of the eyes or unique markings/traits.

Payment: A deposit of 25% is required in order to secure the commission of your portrait and demonstrates your commitment to the process. The remaining balance is due upon delivery of the completed portrait. Payment may be made by cash or cheque, as well as by credit card or bank account through PayPal. The option to email money is usually also available through online banking services.

Other Info: The prices quoted are for unframed portraits and are in Canadian Dollars. Any costs for shipping (if necessary) would be additional and discussed at the time of commission. Copyright and reproduction rights (of a copy of the artwork) are reserved by the artist. Additional subjects (up to two) are available only in 14" x 17" to garner maximum quality of detail in the portrait. The smaller the subject, the less detail that can be applied, which may compromise the quality of the work. Add $165 on top of base price per each additional subject.