Commissions - Paul Keysar

COMMISSION A PAINTING OR DRAWING

Paul Keysar accepts landscape and still life commissions, along with portrait painting and drawing commissions of individuals, groups, or pets, in a variety of sizes and styles. Paintings are done in oil. Drawings are charcoal or graphite. Depending on size of the piece and time frame for completion, artist normally charges a non-refundable deposit of 1/3 to 1/2 with the balance due on completion of the art work. Custom payment plans can be arranged.

COMMISSION A LANDSCAPE PAINTING

Montauk Point Lighthouse is an oil painting by the artist Paul Keysar of Charlotte, NC — *Montauk Point Lighthouse*
16×28″ oil on canvas

*Example of a landscape painting commission*

Southwest Harbor is an oil painting by Paul Keysar depicting this town on Mount Desert Island in Maine with a view of boats and houses — *Southwest Harbor*
9×12″ oil on board

*Example of a landscape painting commission*

COMMISSION A STILL LIFE PAINTING

Granny Smiths is a still life oil painting of green apples in a blue and white container by the artist Paul Keysar of Charlotte, NC — *Granny Smiths*
8×10″ oil on board

*Example of a still life commission*

COMMISSION A PORTRAIT PAINTING

Sketch for Jacob at Age 3 is a portrait painting by the artist Paul Keysar of Charlotte, NC — *Sketch for Jacob at Age 3*
oil painting

*preliminary sketch for*
*Jacob in Winter*

Jacob in Winter is a figure in the landscape portrait painting by the artist Paul Keysar of Charlotte, NC — *Jacob in Winter*
14×18″ oil painting

These examples show a head and torso portrait study done for a larger painting of the figure in the landscape.

Below is a child and pet portrait of twin brothers and dog with a landscape background.

The McGuire Boys is a portrait painting by the artist Paul Keysar of Charlotte, NC

Below is a 3/4 portrait painting with a landscape background. 

Winter Solstice is a portrait painting by the artist Paul Keysar of Charlotte, NC

COMMISSION A PORTRAIT DRAWING

To commission a portrait drawing, please call me at 704-596-1286, or contact me for more information. 

Below is an example of a 3/4 portrait drawing commission with a landscape background.

Carolyn in a Fur Hat is a figure in the landscape portrait drawing by the artist Paul Keysar of Charlotte, NC

Below is an example of a detailed head and shoulders portrait commission.

Below is an example of a head only portrait commission, which includes a quick realistic portrait on an abstract background with loose interpretation of the neck and shoulders.

Portrait of Jeremy Goodwyne is a portrait drawing by the artist Paul Keysar of Charlotte, NC

COMMISSION A PET PORTRAIT

To commission a pet portrait drawing or painting, please call me at 704-596-1286, or contact me for more information.

Jax, 10×8″ charcoal drawing

This is an example of a head and shoulders pet portrait commission, which includes a detailed portrait on a plain background.

This portrait won honorable mention in the 2015 Members Only competition, commissioned portrait category, from the Portrait Society of America.

Charlie is a pet portrait drawing by the artist Paul Keysar of Charlotte, NC

Charlie, 10×8″ charcoal drawing

This is another example of a head and shoulders pet portrait commission, which includes a detailed portrait on a plain background.

How can I commission you to create a custom drawing or painting?  

If you would like to commission a portrait, landscape, or still life painting or drawing, please call me at 704-596-1286, or fill out my contact form, to discuss what you have in mind. The process of commissioning a painting or drawing is typically as follows:

• Artist and client will discuss the details of the painting or drawing—the subject, size, medium, colors, etc.
• Client will submit any necessary reference materials, such as photographs, along with a signed commission agreement detailing cost and estimated timeline, and a non-refundable deposit.
• For portrait commissions, artist will meet in person to discuss the pose, take reference photos, and arrange several times for sitting for the portrait (if possible). For portraits, the artist will work from a combination of live pose and reference photographs.
• Artist will draw a compositional sketch and email to client for review.
• Artist will proceed with commencing the painting or drawing.
• If client desires framing, artist will email client links to recommended frames for review. Payment for framing is due at time of frame order.
• Upon completion of painting, artist will arrange to meet client for approval of the completed work (if local) or email a photo of the finished piece.
• Upon approval and payment of balance due, painting will be hand-delivered or shipped to client once the painting is dry enough to send (about 2-3 weeks).
• If desired, artist will make arrangements with client for varnishing at the appropriate time. Varnishing should be done 6-12 months after the painting is completed to allow enough time for the paint to cure.

Client is responsible for all shipping costs, including packaging and insurance, along with applicable sales tax (NC residents). Any travel expenses incurred by artist to meet with client or paint on site will be the responsibility of the client with advance approval.

For more information, please contact me.