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Childhood is a precious time filled with enchanting moments of wonder, innocence, and boundless imagination. Capturing these fleeting moments has been an inspiration to me recently in bs" portraits, smaller, less formal impressionist style paintings that capture the ephemeral beauty of childhood—the play of light and movement, the laughter, and the sheer joy of being in the moment.
What I love about “Impressions”
A Fresh Perspective: "Impressions" are more spontaneous and full of life than a traditional oil portrait. Like the impressionist masters, I’m learning to embrace the beauty of imperfections. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, evoking not just the physical attributes of a child, but also their personalities and emotions.
Capturing the Dance of Light: These spontaneous paintings focus on the interplay of light and shadow in portraits. Sunlight filtering through leaves, the golden hour's warm glow, and the soft light of a child's bedroom catch my imagination and breathe life into the very essence of a moment.
Expressing Movement: Childhood is synonymous with movement, whether it's a child chasing butterflies, having tea parties, or simply running freely in the park. "Impressions" portraits convey this sense of movement through loose brushwork and dynamic compositions, making each painting a story in motion.
Intimate Size: The size of "Impressions" portraits is intentionally kept smaller, making them perfect for intimate spaces. Their compact nature draws viewers in, encouraging them to examine and feel the preciousness of childhood.
Childhood is filled with magic, wonder, and boundless potential. "Impressions" portraits offer a unique way to celebrate and preserve these precious, fleeting moments. The pure joy of being a child!
"Impressions" start at $5000. Contact me for more information at info@shariford.com .
Initial Consultation:
Contact the artist by email or call (865)254-6675. When first contacting the artist, be prepared to discuss these questions:
Who is the subject? Will there be one subject or multiple subjects- siblings, mother and child, etc. Will there be pets?
Where will the portrait hang? This will help determine the size, pose and colors.
What setting would you like? Outdoors, indoors, casual, formal?
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Framing options
What is your budget? This will also determine size and composition. Check my pricing here.
What is your time frame for completion?
First Sitting: Once a clear vision of the portrait has been agreed on, the artist will travel to your desired location, get to know the subject and take many, many photographs and videos! These will be downloaded to a laptop and together with the client, the best pose and composition for the portrait will be decided. Travel is not included in the price of the portrait but there is no charge if it is under a four hour drive from my studio. A deposit of $2500. is required at this time.
Preliminary Sketch: After the sitting, the artist returns to her studio to complete a small oil sketch for color and composition which will then be submitted to the client for approval.
Completion of Portrait: After the approval of the sketch, the artist will begin painting the portrait. When it is completed, she will send a high quality photograph of the portrait for approval.
Delivery: Once completed, your portrait is either shipped or personally delivered. The remainder of the portrait fee is due upon delivery, including travel expenses, framing, state sales tax and shipping. Cash, personal check, PayPal or Venmo are accepted. Monthly payment plans to fit any budget are also available.
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