K Mason
Portrait Commissions
Portret in opdracht
Commission your custom portrait painting as a unique gift or
beautiful artwork for your home.
Kate uses oil on canvas to capture beautiful memories of your loved ones
to decorate your home and enjoy everyday.
Gallery
A bespoke portrait painting is a wonderful way to capture yourself, your partner or (grand) children and makes a wonderful personalised gift.
Commission process
1. Request
2. Proposal
3. Paint
4. Approval
5. Completion
1. Request
Fill in the form below, choose your canvas size and let me know your wishes for your portrait. Please send at least 3 clear reference photographs of the subject to ensure an accurate likeness.
2. Proposal
I'll contact you to discuss your wishes and timings and to identify a key image from which to base the structure of the work.
3. Paint
When you are happy with the proposal and payment has been received, it's time to get the paints out and begin work on your bespoke artwork.
4. Approval
I want you to love your portrait, so when the artwork is nearing completion, you will receive photos for your approval.
5. Completion
Once complete, your custom portrait painting will need to dry for around two weeks before being collected or shipped. You will receive it framed and ready to hang and enjoy for years to come.
Celebrate a wedding, birthday, anniversary or achievement with a custom art painting.
Price
Pricing is based on size and complexity of the piece. The starting prices are given as an indication and are for a portrait oil painting on canvas. Your portrait will be painted in oil onto high quality stretched canvas and presented in a timeless floating frame (baklijst) ready to hang.
Single subject
20 x 20 cm from €260 (Face only, plain background)
24 x 30 cm from €340 (head and shoulders, plain background)
30 x 40 cm from €520 (head and shoulders, plain background)
40 x 50 cm from €750 (head and torso, plain background)
Two people
40 x 50 cm from €1100 (head and shoulders, plain background)
Prices include BTW tax. Exclude any travel, shipping.
Larger sizes, multiple figures and extra details are possible, just mention your wishes when you request a quote. Every portrait commission is unique with the size, scale, level of detail and background all influencing the cost. You will be sent a final quote before work begins.
Complete the form below to discuss your wishes and request a quote.
Timing
Your painting could be ready in as little as six to eight weeks. Kate will give you an indication of timing after discussing your request.
When commissioning a portrait with a specific deadline, we recommend getting in touch at least 3 months in advance to avoid disappointment. Kate will do her best to accommodate your wishes wherever possible.
Timing depends on current workload plus the size and complexity of your portrait. Once completed, oil paintings take approximately two weeks to dry.
Contact
Request a quote by completing the form and I'll be in touch.
Choosing a reference photo
Size + resolution
Please send clear, high resolution photographs. A photo taken with a smart phone is usually fine. Note that photos shared through some apps such as whatsapp are automatically reduced in size so should be avoided. Please send original full sized photographs.
Expression
When choosing a photo, consider the facial expression and eye direction.
Eyes: A subject with the eyes looking away can result in a beautiful portrait with a serenity that is very comfortable and inviting to look at. Usually we look directly at the camera when taking photos. This can result in an engaging but sometimes confronting portrait. Consider whether you want your portrait to stare straight back at you or not.
Smile: In photographs, we typically give a wide smile showing our teeth. For a painting, I recommend choosing a photo with a closed mouth. Relaxed or even serious expressions generally make the most beautiful portraits.
Lighting
The best photographs for oil portraits show the subject lit from one direction (usually one side) with a high contrast between the light and dark areas of the face. A brightly lit photo can result in flatter looking features.
Avoid
Avoid photos where features are blurred or the subject is in shadow. If you're not sure, just send your favourite photos and I can help you choose.
Send at least 3 photographs to info@kmcakes.nl stating your name and email address.
An ideal photo reference.
Photo by Max Harlynking
About the artist
KMason artist is a fine art oil painter and commissioned portrait artist based in The Netherlands. After completing art school, Kate began her career as a textile designer where she developed a love of colour and form. She was born in England but has called The Netherlands home for 17 years. You may know her from her bespoke cake business where she crafted unique masterpieces from sugar for the people of Eindhoven.
Kate employs an alla prima direct painting method. She's loves creating oil painting on canvas portraits that celebrate the special people in your life, giving you a beautiful artwork to enjoy for years to come.
Kate can also work from old photos to create a meaningful commemoration in honour of a loved one posthumously.
Kate's studio is based in Waalre (Eindhoven) in the Netherlands and she takes commissions internationally.
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