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Portfolio for Elizabeth Balkwill - Commissionaportrait
I am a professionally trained artist with over 12 years experience
in portrait painting. I studied at Bristol and the Norwich School of
Art where I graduated with an honours degree in 1980.I have continued
my professional development by working closely with or training under
other well known portrait painters, notably Gareth Hawker in the UK,
Daniel Greene, Nelson Shanks, and Margaret Carter Baumgartner
who are leading portrait painters in the USA.
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| Birth date |
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29.11.56
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| Introduction |
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Elizabeth is a professionally trained artist and has continued her development by working closely with other well known portrait painters including Daniel Greene, one of America’s leading portrait painters.
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| Education |
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Norwich School of Art
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| Selected Commissions |
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Lady Catto - Wife of Lord Catto, Chairman Morgan Grenfell
Professor Shackle - Nominated for Nobel Prize
Colin Cullimore - Chairman of NAAFI
Jan De Vries - Health Guru and TV Personality
Christopher Kilroy - High Sheriff of Bedfordshire
Carol Kilroy - Wife of High Sheriff of Bedfordshire
Lady Dixon - Wife of Air-Vice Marshall Sir Peter Dixon
The Founders of Fetttes College - Posthumous portrait
Henry Birbeck - Posthumous Portrait
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| Artist's Statement |
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"I endeavour to produce a good likeness whilst capturing something of the subject’s character. From dialogue with the sitter, the correct expression can be identified and a suitable pose established."
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An initial meeting is useful to discuss different ideas for the portrait. It is helpful to know where the picture is to hang so that the size, background and formality of the portrait can be established. The clothing to be worn by the subject for the sittings can be agreed and the style of framing can also be considered. By the end of the initial meeting I try to ensure that prospective clients have all the information they require to proceed with the portrait. Having established the size of the portrait a decision can be made on how many sittings will be required. The sittings last for about two hours - less for children. Most of the time is spent posing for photographs - this minimizes the time the subject need sit still. A small amount of sketching and note taking will also take place and this reference material enables me to start work on the portrait without asking for further sittings.
It is preferable for clients to attend the studio for sittings or photographic sessions where appropriate. This allows for optimum pose and lighting for each portrait. However, the artist will travel where required that these costs will be borne by the client.
A suitable frame usually costs about 20% of the portrait price. Framing is not usually undertaken by the artist but she is happy to provide advice or assist if required. |
| Travel nationally |
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Yes |
| Travel internationally |
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Yes |
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| Prices |
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Drawings |
From £ |
650 |
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Head and Shoulders |
From £ |
3000 |
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3/4 Length | From £ |
3500 |
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Full Length | From £ |
4000 |
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Double Portrait | From £ |
4000 |
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Group Portrait | From £ |
5000 |
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Animals | From £ |
600 |
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Prices quoted are for the standard mediums of oil on canvas and bronze
(in
the case of sculpture).
For other media, prices may vary, please enquire
directly with us for more specific quotes.
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