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.

Lisa Bloomingdale Bell

Arthur Egeli

Isabel Wadsworth

Lisa Bloomingdale Bell
A third generation Californian, Lisa Bloomingdale Bell is recognized for her numerous portraits of the children and pets of prominent Angelenos. She is a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists and an Artist Member of the California Art Club, where she also serves on the Board of Directors for the California Art Academy and Museum. Her portrait commissions of children begin at $7800 for a 20" x 24" painting of a single subject. Pet portraits begin at $3000 for a 12" x 16" full body painting with the artist's choice of background. Additional figures and detailed backgrounds (such as buildings, furniture, intricate landscapes) may affect the price.

Arthur Egeli
Mr. Egeli's sessions are collaborative with the client, and elements such as setting, wardrobe, and light are discussed to bring out the best in the subject. All of Arthur Egeli's portraits are approximately life size. A child's portrait to include a three-quarter length figure begins at $7,000 and begins at $8,000 for a full-length figure. An adult three-quarter portrait begins at $9,500 with a full lenth adult commission starting at $12,000. Each additional subject in the same painting will be ten percent less than the stated rate per individual.

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.