Portrait of days old infant in blue sweater and matching hat by portrait artist, Dominic White

Portrait Paintings

Portrait paintings are created with high quality, premium oil pastels. This medium produces rich color with expressive, painterly strokes and a creamy texture similar to oil paintings.

These portrait paintings are done on acid- free, archival hardboard panels and sealed with multiple coats of varnish, making a treasured heirloom intended to be passed down from one generation to the next.


Portrait Painting Rates

Portrait paintings are done on either flat panels or cradled panels. Flat panels must be framed, cradled panels can be either framed or hung unframed like traditional canvases.

  • Prices do not include shipping and handling.
  • Free delivery within an hour radius of Portland, ME
SizeFlatCradled
11×14$445$460
12×16$550$575
16×20$920$950
18×24$1225$1275
20×30Not Available$1650
24×36Not Available$2500

Framing options are available and will be discussed during the Commission Process


Technical Information

Portrait paintings are done with professional quality oil pastels, using only the pigments with the highest lightfastness rating on acid free hardboard panels.

The paintings are sealed with UV protective fixative and given a final coat of removable varnish for extra protection which also allows for cleaning by future conservators if needed.

For maximum protection, paintings should not be hung in areas that get direct sunlight.


Portrait Painting Samples