My goal is to create the most beautiful oil portrait. I follow a set procedure to ensure that each of my oil portraits are of the highest standard and quality. I use the finest materials and time-honored techniques for longevity of the portrait. With care, oil portraits on linen canvas will last many hundreds of years and grant future generations the legacy to perceive both the personality and likeness of the subject.

1. My goal is to create the most beautiful oil portrait
possible as well as a timeless work of art in its own
right. I follow a set procedure to ensure that eac of
my oil portraits are of the highest standard and
quality. I use the finest materials and time-honored
techniques for longevity of the portrait. With care,
oil portraits on linen canvas will last many hundreds
of years and grant future generations the legacy to
perceive both the personality and likeness of the
subject.

2. The first step is to meet, get better acquainted
and discuss the specifics of your portrait. At this
initial meeting we will discuss pose, clothing,
setting and complete a photo shoot. At the
conclusion of the photo shoot (approximately 2
hours), we will make final selections that will be
used to create the portrait in the studio.
Following the photo selection, I will complete a
head sketch in oil of the subject from life. This is
a valuable color resource when planning the final
portrait.
After returning to the studio I will paint a small
color study to convey a sense of what finished
portrait will look like. After the study is
approved, I begin the final portrait.

3. • Head & Shoulders - Small - 12" x 10"
Child - $2,500 Adult - $4,000
• Head & Shoulders
Child - $6,000 Adult - $8,000
• 1/2 Figure with Hands
Child - $8,000 Adult - $11,000
• 3/4 Length with Hands
Child - $10,000 Adult - $14,000
• Full Length
Child - $ 12,500 Adult - $18,000
• Full Length, Grand Manner- Life size, full
length figure with detailed background.
Child - $ 19,500 Adult - $26,000

4. CONTACT
Mark Nardini Portraits and Fine Art
Santa Clara, California
phone: (408) 510-2694
http://www.marknardini.com/