Currently, payments can only be made via direct transfers. You will always receive a quote in advance, and you pay the agreed costs via the invoice that is sent to you digitally.

Payment is always made in two installments. You pay half of the order in advance and the other half upon completion, including any framing costs and/or shipping costs.

You can request your assignment via the application form. This request is completely without obligation, but I ask you to share as much information as possible about your wishes so that I can help you as best as possible.

Yes, you can request an assignment for anyone you wish to have portrayed. Please note: if the person portrayed is not allowed to know about the assignment (due to a surprise gift, for example), or is not available for a photo session, you must provide photos of sufficient quality yourself. You can also only choose from the small portrait format for photos supplied.

Unfortunately, I do not make portraits in which multiple people are depicted. I do offer the option to make several separate works that fit together. Similar to the principle of a triptych.

Grafietpotlood wordt gekenmerkt door een glanzend en reflecterend oppervlakte, omdat het een licht vettige consistentie heeft. Het gevolg hiervan is dat grafiet minder donkerte kan bereiken dan houtskool. Grafiet is echter zeer vergevend, laat zich goed weggummen en kan heel mooi gelijkmatig egaal geveegd worden. Om deze reden hebben portretten in grafiet vaak meer detail en verfijning. Ze zijn vooral van dichtbij indrukwekkend. Grafiet leent zich goed voor kleine portretten, omdat het beter mogelijk blijft een hoge mate van detaillering te bereiken ondanks de kleine schaal. Houtskool is zeer mat en poederig, met als gevolg dat er een hoge mate van zwarting behaald kan worden. Houtskool is daarentegen minder vergevingsgezind dan grafiet. Dit betekent dat houtskool portretten vaak iets minder detail en verfijning hebben dan houtskool. Houtskool werken springen er echter wel meer uit van een afstand. Houtskool leent zich uitstekend voor grotere werken. Hierbij helpt de schaal om toch een indrukwekkende mate van detail te bereiken.

I always use materials of the highest possible quality and that are intended for a long lifespan. The board on which the portraits are made is acid-free, which prevents discoloration. Board is also thick and a lot sturdier than paper. All portraits are varnished with UV-resistant varnish, which protects the work against dirt and discoloration.

Portretten worden gemaakt op zuurvrije hoge kwaliteit Crescent board.

This depends on the room in which you want to hang the work and what degree of refinement you want in the portrait. Small portraits (30 x 40 cm, excluding frame ) fit into most small spaces. However, small portraits have slightly less refinement, due to the small scale. Medium-sized portraits (40 x 60 cm, excluding frame ) have a size that fits in most furnishings. The advantage is also that the highest degree of refinement can be achieved here. Large portraits (50 x 80 cm, excluding frame ) are suitable if you want to fill a spacious wall with a striking portrait. Naturally, a very high degree of detail and refinement can also be achieved here. Extra large portraits (70 x 100 cm, excluding frame ) are of an impressive size and have a lifelike presence. Here too, a high degree of detail and refinement can be achieved.

Jazeker, ik kan in overleg maatwerk aanbieden zolang dit binnen mijn mogelijkheden past. Omschrijf onderaan in het aanvraag formulier uw wensen zo duidelijk mogelijk.

At the moment I only accept payment by bank transfer. I will always provide you with a quote and you will pay the costs through invoices that I will provide digitally.

Payment is made in two installments. I ask you to pay half the total costs upfront and the other half when the commission is finished, including optional framing and shipping costs.

You can request a commissioned portrait through the request form. This request is completely free of obligations, but I do ask you to share your wishes in detail so that I can help you to the best of my abilities.

Yes, you can order a portrait of anyone you'd wish to have portrayed. Note: if the subject is not allowed to know about the commission (if it is a surprise gift, for example), or the subject is not available for a photoshoot, I will ask you to provide quality reference photos yourself. In this case the option is limited to small portraits only.

I do not offer the option to have multiple people portrayed in one artwork. I can however offer to make several seperate works that match each other, in similar fashion to a triptych.

Graphite is characterized by a shiny and reflective surface, because it has a slightly grease consistency. These results in graphite not being able to reach very dark values, compared to charcoal. Graphite is however very forgiving to work with and allows for smooth transitions, bright highlights and an overall refined and detailed image. They are most impressive when viewed up close. Graphite therefore lends itself particularly well for small portraits, as it can overcome some of the problems such a small scale creates in terms of detailing. Charcoal has a much more matte surface, compared to graphite. This means it can achieve darker tones and creates an image with more contrast. Charcoal is less forgiving to work with, however. Therefore, charcoal portraits are slightly less refined and detailed when viewed up close. Charcoal works make more impact when viewed from some distance. Charcoal thus lends itself well for larger portraits, where the scale does not impair the amount of detail that can be achieved.

I always use the highest quality materials for creating portraits. Portraits are made on acid-free board, which prevents corrosion and discoloration. Board is also much sturdier than regular paper. Portraits are always finished with a UV protective varnish, protecting the artwork from dirt and most importantly, discoloration.

All portraits are made on high quality acid-free Crescent drawing board.

This depends on the space in which you intend to display the portrait(s) and which level of detail and refinement you'd wish the portrait to have. Small portraits (30 x 40 cm, excl. frame) fit in most small spaces. Small portraits are however slightly less detailed and refined, due to the small scale. Medium portraits (40 x 60 cm, excl. frame) fit in most interiors, large and small. An advantage is that I am able to achieve the highest level of detail in these portraits thanks to its larger scale. Large Portraits (50 x 80 cm, excl. frame) are suitable for large walls and are a central piece in the interior. Of course, the highest level of detail can be achieved in these portraits as well. Extra large portraits (70 x 100 cm, excl. frame) are of an impressive scale and have a lifelike presence. No one will fail to notice these portraits thanks to its size and level of detail.

Certainly, we can discuss a custom commission as long as it fits within my capabilities. Please describe your wishes at the end of the request form in as much detail as possible.