How to Create Commissioned Portrait Paintings-PART 1

You received a commissioned portrait painting job, now what? Let me take you through my commission process. From handling that initial call up to the photoshoot. Then I will show you how I edit my selected reference photo bringing to life my vision for the finished portrait painting. Learn when it is time to start the underpainting.
PART 2-The underpainting process
PART 3- Applying color and unveiling the final portrait painting
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[@londonlass4039]

Very informative. Thank you! Btw I watched part 3 first. Loved the finish portrait and most importantly your clients loved it too.😍

[@ShellyJCoxArtist]

Awesome! Thank you! 😀🎨

[@iamsankarpsla]

Thank you 🥰

[@ShellyJCoxArtist]

You’re welcome 😊 Hope you watch part 2 coming very soon!

[@iamsankarpsla]

Yes I am waiting for the process, one suggestion please make a real-time video, not time time-lapse, thank you Love😇