Adrian Giuliani Fine Art

Commissioning a portrait begins an exciting journey.  My main goal is to create a portrait that beautifully reflects your child, and is spirited and full of life.  I always achieve a beautiful likeness of each child.  More than that, I capture his or her personality, emotion, and that wonderful moment that you want to always remember!

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I will take some digital photographs of your child;  the two of us will set up a day and time for a photo shoot, or you may have a favorite photograph you would love for me to create into a beautiful portrait.  It is best to have photographs of high quality with proper lighting.

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Next I will create a black and white sketch.  Generally it ends up being quite a beautiful piece in its own right!  Once you have approved the sketch, a 50%
deposit is due.

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Passion is always in every aspect of my work, including my materials! I use only the finest materials, pastels with buttery soft consistency and the highest quality sanded paper.*

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It will take me at least a few months to complete the portrait, sometimes longer, depending upon my workload at the time and on the complexity of the work. If you want to present the portrait as a holiday or birthday gift and you have a deadline, we can discuss that.  Black and white pieces will take considerably less time, again depending upon my workload at the time.

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Upon completion of the work, I will show you the artwork or a digital file of it. I will make minor changes, upon your request.  Once you are satisfied with the finished product, the balance (50%) of the payment is due.   After payment has been received, I will arrange delivery of the finished portrait.  If the piece needs to be shipped, those fees will also be due before the portrait is shipped to you.  It will be matted with a Bristol board matte, after which time you may have it professionally framed, as per your liking.  Custom framing by my wonderful framer is also an option.

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My wish is that you will not only have a wonderful portrait of your child to cherish, but also a beautiful piece of art to display in your home. 

* Adrian uses Terry Ludwig and Girault soft pastels and professional grade sanded paper.

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** The artist retains the copyright to her commissioned portraits and may use reproductions for promotion of her art.

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Black & White

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Creating art in charcoal pencil is a great joy to me. I use 4B Soft charcoal pencils,
a favorite of mine. The medium is direct and immediate, so I generally am able to complete the artwork more quickly than my color work. I try to capture something rather swiftly, keeping the essence of the piece loose and fluid.

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For a portrait estimate please contact the artist.