Portrait commissions have a long tradition in the South and eastern parts of the United States. In the quest for permanence in an unstable world, portaiture has reentered the American psyche, in part, fueled by recent museum exhibitions of the American Impressionists such as John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, James McNeill Whistler, Frederick Frieske and others. Tirage Gallery presents the following portfolios of nationally recognized, experienced portrait painters who are currently accepting commissions. Commission prices are exclusive of travel expenses, framing, shipping and applicable taxes. Portrait commissions usually take two to three months to complete after meeting with the subject and agreement on the contract terms and specifications.

Isabel Wadsworth

Isabel Wadsworth has been a painter of traditional portraits for more than twenty-five years. She is a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists and an Artist Member of the California Art Club. Commissions begin at $5500 for a 20" x 16" head and shoulder portrait. A portrait of a one-half figure or a three-quarter length seated figure begins at $6500 for a 34" x 30" oil painting.

In fine art portraiture, pets are treated similar to their two-legged companions. The artist meets with the subject to establish a rapport and to obtain a sense of the subject's personality. Pricing begins at $3,000. for a 12" x 16" portrait; $3,600. for a 16" x 20" and $4,200. for a 24" x 30". An additional pet in the painting will add fifty percent to the commission price.