Commission

Immortalize your loved one, role model, or yourself with an irreplaceable portrait painting! Begin a family tradition by preserving a special moment inf your life in an unprecedented and unique work of art. 

My process

Ronald spends countless hours perfecting his craft with some renowned artists. He applies fine art techniques to capture the likeness of his model.

From life 

The model poses live in Ronald’s studio or at a location designated by the model. A few sketches are developed using charcoal to create a sense of proportion and scale and, more importantly, to find a unique trait. 

From Photograph. 

Ronald photographs his model on-site or can use your photographs as a reference. This makes a great surprise gift. 

The medium 

Ronald explores all mediums with a very high level of confidence. 

Oil paint is my favorite medium. Because oils dry slowly, colors can be blended. Oil paint is also controllable and can be applied transparently or opaquely, depending on the subject matter or the substrates. Ronald paints on stretched canvas, wood panels, or archival oil paper.  

Pastel is another fun medium to work with. Unlike the painting process, the colors are mixed directly on the paper rather than on the palette. Therefore, blending is so important! When handled correctly, pastels are permanent and can last just as long as any other medium. They never crack, yellow, or darken over time. Ronald draws on brown paper or durable pastel paper. 

Charcoal Vine charcoal and compressed sticks feel more like a pencil in your hand than a drawing pencil. The technique will vary from artist to artist, but I suggest holding the charcoal with your thumb and forefinger, with your palm facing the paper's surface. Ronald draws with charcoal on white or gray-toned drawing paper. 

PRICING

Each additional model in the painting will be 50% of the original cost. 

A contract, including procedure, will be drafted upon agreement before work begins.