House Portraits
I have created house portraits for a variety of clients. Some clients commission them as gifts to their parents who have sold a beloved home to downsize. Sometimes the clients commission a painting of their parents’ house as a reminder of the childhood home they grew up in.
The most common reason for a house portrait is as a gift to new homeowners. These are usually commissioned by family members, or their realtors as a gift.
House Portrait Drawings
All house portrait drawings are done with colorfast, premium quality pastel pencils on archival Canson Mi-Teintes paper mounted on art board for extra stability and durability. The drawing is then sealed with a UV-resistant fixative to prevent smudging and fading. Once the drawing is framed and properly displayed, it will last more than a lifetime.
House Portrait Paintings
House portrait paintings are painted with professional grade gouache (opaque watercolor) on Arches 100% rag watercolor paper which has been mounted on an archival-safe cradled panel. It is then sealed with several coats of UV-protective varnish.
The varnish and cradled panel allow the artwork to be hung upon arrival, like a traditional canvas painting, without the need for a frame.
Business Portraits
House portraits aren’t limited to private homes. I’ve done portraits of businesses as well. If you have a brick and mortar business that you’ve built from the ground up and is your passion, a painting is a great way to commemorate your hard work. It will last for years and be fitting memento as you look back upon your achievements.
House Portrait Pricing
Because house portraits usually include a lot more detail than other portraits, they take longer to create and thus cost a bit more. The attention to detail also means they are not available in the smaller sizes.
House Portrait Drawing (Black and White)
| Size | Price* |
|---|---|
| 11×14 | $295 |
| 12×16 | $350 |
*Price includes 5.5% Maine sales tax.
If you need a larger or or custom size, please contact me for more information.
House Portrait Painting
| Size | Price * |
|---|---|
| 9×12, 10×10 | $375 |
| 11×14, 12×12 | $450 |
| 12×16 | $550 |
| 14×18 | $700 |
| 16×20, 18×18 | $800 |
| 18×24 | $1200 |
| 24×36 | $2250 |
*All paintings are on cradled panels which can be hung like traditional canvases without the additional cost of framing.
*All prices include 5.5% Maine sales tax.
