Portrait Painting Commissions and Still Life Commissions

The Artist

Dana Levin is a classically trained painter, with the timeless aesthetic necessary to create beautiful pieces of art that you and your loved ones will cherish.

Dana is a portrait painter in Rhode Island and shows her artwork regularly in gallery exhibitions. Her classical realism work is included in important collections, has won numerous awards, and has been published in major art magazines. She works in a range of genres and takes commissions for portrait and still life paintings.

In addition to exhibiting her paintings, Ms. Levin founded The New School of Classical Art atelier in Rhode Island. Its full-time curriculum consists of copying Bargue lithographs, drawing and painting antique casts, still life, figure, and portraiture.

Procedure for Portrait Artist Commssions

The portrait can be painted at the artist’s studio, or if there is a room with proper light, the client’s home. First you discuss your vision for the painting: the size, clothing, background, and atmosphere. Dana will lead you through the process and possible options. She will advise and guide you in making the best design choices in order to create a painting you will treasure.

Before the painting begins, a schedule for sittings will be agreed upon, photos will be taken, and color sketches will be made. You will be presented with a sketch and upon approval, the painting will begin. 

A contract describing the size, number of sittings, agreed due date, and content of the painting will be signed prior to beginning the process. Portraits are offered in graphite, charcoal, and oil paint.

The procedure for commissioned still life is similar. You are encouraged to show examples of specific colors or objects. Before the painting begins you will be presented with a sketch for approval.

Oil
Head/Shoulders approximate size 16x20 prices begin at $5,400
Head/Hands approximate size 18x24 prices begin at $6,300
Three-quarter approximate size 24x30 prices begin at $8,500

Charcoal
Head/Shoulders approximate size 16x20 prices begin at $4,600
Head/Hands approximate size 18x24 prices begin at $5,400
Three-quarter approximate size 24x30 prices begin at $7,200

Artist Biography