Procedures

Manu uses both life painting sessions and photography to create the portrait.   At the first session casual color photos are taken to visualize the portrait.  A full-dress photo session is conducted at the second session.

At least one life painting is needed to ensure accurate color information (except for posthumous portraits).  Further sessions may be necessary to finalize the pose and expression.

The client is then presented with a quarter-size color sketch in oil to approve the pose, color and design.   Upon your approval of the color sketch, the portrait is completed in one to four months.

Every portrait is crafted with the highest quality archival materials available.  Manu uses Old Holland professional-grade oil paints on fine linen canvas to ensure your portrait will last generations.