James Lightfoot
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Commissioning a portrait is surprisingly easy.  All you have to do is get in touch, and I'll arrange a meeting. 
 
Portraits can be painted to fit any wall space.  I can work from life or from photographs. Either way I consider it important to spend some time with the sitter in order to get to know their personality, and the client to understand their requirements as fully as possible.
 
If you decide to commission a portrait, first I will visit you to discuss all aspects of the painting.  This will include agreeing the intended location and size of the painting, developing a feel for your requirements.  This is followed by a comprehensive photo session to agree a composition and pose.
 
Portraits are surprisingly affordable, start from only £800.  Furthermore, to remove all risk, all my commissions are guaranteed 100%.  In other words, a client only takes delivery and pays for a painting if they are completely happy with it.
 
I also offer a complete framing service, with all my frames being hand finished to suit the painting and the tastes of the client.
 
If you are interested in commissioning a portrait, please feel free to call me on +44 (0)1273 857 090 or by email.
 
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