| Complexity Level |
A Simple Composition involves a very basic background. The background consist of either a single color or a few
basic colors and/or shades.
A Complex Composition involves some degree of complexity in the background, such as a wooded forest, fireplace
mantel, or bookcase that is to be painted in. At times, a portrait with a simple background may still be defined as a
Complex Composition if the foreground is quite complex. For example, the subject may be wearing an ornate
wedding dress.
If you're not sure of the complexity of the portrait you would like to have made, do the best you can in choosing one of
the two available. I will later double check it for you and will determine the level of complexity before your order
becomes finalized. You may also request either level of complexity regardless of what the actual photograph shows.
Changes can be made to match the level of complexity you have chosen, if it doesn't already. To learn more about
this, read the section below titled "Ways to Lower the Cost of Your Portrait."
basic colors and/or shades.
A Complex Composition involves some degree of complexity in the background, such as a wooded forest, fireplace
mantel, or bookcase that is to be painted in. At times, a portrait with a simple background may still be defined as a
Complex Composition if the foreground is quite complex. For example, the subject may be wearing an ornate
wedding dress.
If you're not sure of the complexity of the portrait you would like to have made, do the best you can in choosing one of
the two available. I will later double check it for you and will determine the level of complexity before your order
becomes finalized. You may also request either level of complexity regardless of what the actual photograph shows.
Changes can be made to match the level of complexity you have chosen, if it doesn't already. To learn more about
this, read the section below titled "Ways to Lower the Cost of Your Portrait."
| Ways to Lower the Costs of Your Portrait |
There are a number of ways you can lower the costs of your portrait without diminishing the value of the portrait itself.
Within my Price Charts, you will notice that there are several dimensions to choose from. The larger the dimensions,
the higher the costs. Use a tape measure or ruler to actually measure out the dimensions of your choice to get a better
idea of the size those dimensions produce. It may turn out that you could go with a smaller size.
You will also notice how additional charges can be applied to your overall portrait depending on the level of
complexity and detail you want and on how much of the subject is to be painted in. For example, you may choose to
have just a head to shoulder portrait (Basic Bust), instead of an Extended Bust which includes the waste, or you
may choose an Extended Bust instead of having the entire subject painted in from head to beyond the knees (Full
Length Figure). Either way, careful decision making can greatly reduce the costs.
Let's say you send me a photo of someone standing outside amongst houses, cars, and trees. If you wanted all that
detail included in the portrait, you would need to request a Complex Composition. But, if you wanted to cut costs,
you could request a Simple Composition instead and allow me to simplify the background into basic broad colors
and shades found in the photo. Though at times, I may need to simplify both the background and the subject's outfit, if
it's as detailed and complicated as an ornate wedding dress, to qualify it as a Simple Composition.
Within my Price Charts, you will notice that there are several dimensions to choose from. The larger the dimensions,
the higher the costs. Use a tape measure or ruler to actually measure out the dimensions of your choice to get a better
idea of the size those dimensions produce. It may turn out that you could go with a smaller size.
You will also notice how additional charges can be applied to your overall portrait depending on the level of
complexity and detail you want and on how much of the subject is to be painted in. For example, you may choose to
have just a head to shoulder portrait (Basic Bust), instead of an Extended Bust which includes the waste, or you
may choose an Extended Bust instead of having the entire subject painted in from head to beyond the knees (Full
Length Figure). Either way, careful decision making can greatly reduce the costs.
Let's say you send me a photo of someone standing outside amongst houses, cars, and trees. If you wanted all that
detail included in the portrait, you would need to request a Complex Composition. But, if you wanted to cut costs,
you could request a Simple Composition instead and allow me to simplify the background into basic broad colors
and shades found in the photo. Though at times, I may need to simplify both the background and the subject's outfit, if
it's as detailed and complicated as an ornate wedding dress, to qualify it as a Simple Composition.
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