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Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Catalog
of American Portraits SD
Las Vegas, NV
C.Tolpo Portrait Art
Your Custom Arrangements
Contact Portrait Artist: Carolyn Tolpo Smith
The first step is to discuss the
different portrait possibilities for your particular portrait project directly with the artist. After agreements
are made, meetings between subject and artist follow. Many times photography tools apply in addition to life
session painted entirely by hand. Your special understanding of the subject during preliminary sessions and painting
process are always welcomed, respected or leave it up to the artist. Online or email options available
for reviews and progress updates.
Portrait painting time plus
the preliminary work varies with schedules. Preliminary work sessions can be done sometimes in a few hours
or days and include work from life and photo shoot when appropriate. The portrait painting by hand then follows
and can take serveral months. Best to plan ahead.
C. Tolpo portraits are competitive
with most fine portrait brokers and likewise shipping, framing, and travel are not normally included. A deposit as
well as payment plan options apply with contract agreement. Cost varies for each project depending on variables:
figure portion included, size and how many subjects are involved, pet, child, adult or both? Direct assistance
with the artist has been found to be an advantage. Fee is determined upon project review.
To make your portrait art experience exceptional your artist is happy to guide through the
possibilities, recommend, or assist concept to completion.
Important information partaining
to the subject and purpose should be compiled. Representatives need to determine who will be responsible:
individual or committee? Consider time elements, especially for special occassions.
Media is selected to be longlasting.
Fine portrait art, oil on linen, for example, enjoys outstanding endurance and with care can keep giving for generations.
Easy TLC suggestions included with your C. Tolpo Portrait.
"It is a joy and honor putting hand to brush
on canvas to paint fine portraiture. Over three plus decades C. Tolpo portraits have included people in public
service, entertainment, business and home families. Consistently the motives involved manifest these attitudes forward:
appreciation, celebration, love, respect and Aloha." Carolyn Tolpo Smith
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