Your portrait, reimagined by Doug
The Process
We’ll discuss your vision, subject, and preferred size — either in person or virtually.
Doug paints from life or photo references, using layered oils to bring warmth and depth to every portrait.
Finished work is professionally varnished and either shipped or available for local pickup.
"Aurelia" - 36" x 48" full body example | 20 sittings
$10,000
"Arzelie" - 12" x 16" 3 sittings example
"Mother" - 36"x36" portrait commission example | $6000
Photo-Based Portraits
All portrait commissions begin with a conversation—either in person or over the phone. When possible, Doug prefers to photograph the subject himself and narrow the options down to three images. The photo you choose will be the template for the painting, so it’s important that you genuinely love the image as it is.
A 50% deposit is required to begin, based on the size and complexity of the project. Most paintings take 2–6 weeks to complete. You’ll be able to give feedback once the portrait is nearly finished. After final approval, the remaining 50% is due prior to delivery.
Doug can also work from any photo you provide, including black-and-white images.
Portrait sizes & pricing
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16" x 20" ..............................................
20" x 24" ..............................................
24" x 30" ..............................................
24" x 36" ..............................................
30" x 40" ..............................................
36" x 48" ..............................................
$900
$1,200
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$7,000
Additional subject $300-$1200 depending on size of project.
Custom sizes available upon request.
Pet Portraits
Pet portraits follow the same process and pricing as other photo-based portraits.
Commission Options
Life-Modeling Studio Portraits
Studio portraits are created from life in three-hour sessions, scheduled either before or after lunch. These sittings require a reasonable amount of stillness. Subjects are welcome to talk as long as the pose is maintained, and a short break is taken roughly every 30 minutes.
Portraits from life are priced for head-and-shoulders only unless otherwise noted.
Studio Portrait Pricing
Charcoal or pastel (single sitting)
$200
12" × 16" oil painting: 3–5 sittings
$1,000
16" × 20" oil painting: 5–8 sittings
$1,500
20" × 24" oil painting: 5–10 sittings
$2,000
24" × 30" oil painting: 5–10 sittings
(Suitable for waist-up portraits including hands)
$3,000
24" × 36" oil painting: 5–10 sittings .
(Waist-up portrait with hands)
$4,000
1 hour pastel example
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"Angelina" - 2 hour pastel example
"Atzelie" - 10” x 12” 4 week pose example
20” x 24” three 2 hour sittings example
