Portraits can be commissioned in two media:

  • Charcoal or pastels drawn on paper (black and white or color)
  • Oils painted on canvas-textured paper or on stretched canvas or linen

Prices are based on the medium and complexity of the project or time involved.

Portraits in Charcoal or Pastel on Paper
Artist’s note: Pastels should never be sprayed (or "fixed") and must be matted and protected by glass.

People Portraits in Pastels
Live, 45 minute studio sketch in the artist’s Reading, Massachusetts studio. Image approximately 8 x 12" with 12 x 16" mat, one person, head and shoulders: $150.

• In-studio or on-location (within 20 minutes of Reading, Massachusetts) live sitting, or combination live sitting and photos taken by artist (or from your natural light photo);

Image approximately 12 x 16" with 16 x 20" mat; Maximum 2 people, head and shoulders: $250 each person.

Maximum image size 18 x 24" with up to five people: $300 each person.

House Portraits, Pet Portraits, Boat Portraits in Charcoal or Pastels Use your imagination! From your natural light photo.
Image size 12 x 16" with 16 x 20" mat: $250

Add $10 to $20 shipping, depending on size, for any portrait not picked up at the studio.

Oil Portraits
8 x 12" oil on paper with 12 x 16" mat, from combination live sitting/photo by artist or from your natural light photo; One person, head and shoulders: $350

• 10 x 12" oil on linen or canvas from combination live sitting/photo by artist or from your natural light photo; One person, head and shoulders: $450.

• 16 x 20" oil on linen or canvas, from combination live sitting/photo by artist or from your natural light photo; One person, head to waist including hands: $600 and up, depending on complexity.

• 18 x 24" or larger canvas; Family groups, can include whole figures, interior furniture or exterior environments; $600 and up, per person, depending on complexity.


Paintings shown are representative. Contact artist if you would like to see others available in a specific category.

• Small works are on wood, board or paper, and vary from 8" square to 12"square. Prices range from $200 to $600.

• Oil paintings on stretched linen or canvas range in size from 10 x 12" to 36 x 48", unframed. Prices range from $600 to about $3000. Commissions accepted. Contact artist for specifics.


I work in the applique method of quilting with applique and quilting stitches done by machine.

Children’s picture quilts are all cotton and washable and are usually about 36" to 60" Commissions accepted and can include personalizing, with names and dates. Prices start at $600.

Quilted wallhangings are usually in satins, irridescent taffetas, and metallics and must be dry cleaned. Sizes usually about 48 x 36" Commissions accepted. Prices start at $600.

Wearable Art
• Tudor crowns (á la Queen Elizabeth I) come in child or adult sizes and can be personalized with initials or numbers (for birthdays and anniversaries.) Commissions only. $175.

Landscape vests done on a commission basis only, in satins and taffetas. $250.

• Blue Butterfly kimono coat or Red Butterfly evening wrap. Contact artist.

Wedding Calligraphy
Wedding invitation calligraphy, $200. (Original artwork only; does not include reproduction/printing.)

Individually hand-lettered envelopes to match invitation, $2.50 each

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