What is a Life Cycle Portrait?
A life cycle portrait is a unique way of celebrating an important milestone or event. It is a one of a kind gift that celebrates a pivotal moment or event in a person’s life.
I developed the term “life cycle portrait” to describe works I create around a significant moment in someone’s life. Often it is created as part of a major life cycle milestone, such as a birth, b’nai mitzvah, graduation, wedding, anniversary or another type of special occasion.
When I interview my client, the conversation focuses on the lifecycle event that is being celebrated. I ask my clients a lot of questions: When I am working with a B’nai Mitzvah student, my questions tend to focus on his/her interpretation of the torah parshat. These ideas are often based on their D’var Torah. The painting may also include very personal symbolic references. I try to focus on universal themes, such as “nature”; “music”, “sports” and I try stay away from the momentary likes. In the case of a wedding, The process involves conversations with the couple, there are often personal symbols that no one else may know. For example, in the Ketubah, Tie the Knot, the groom proposed on the very top of Mt. Baker and that is the mountain in the painting.
How do I order an original painting?
• Prices begin at $600.00 and increase according to the size and complexity. Contact the artist or click here to learn more about commissioning a painting
How long does it take to commission a painting or a giclee print?
• Original painting- Depending on the complexity of the painting, the turn around time from start to finish will usually be approximately 6-8 weeks. Rush orders can be completed sooner for an additional fee.
• Giclee print- The turn around time from start to finish will usually be approximately 2-4 weeks. Rush orders can be completed sooner for an additional fee.
• Personalized Giclee print- The turn around time from start to finish will usually be approximately 3-6 weeks. Rush orders can be completed sooner for an additional fee.
What are the steps involved when commissioning a painting?
• After an initial conversation with the client, click here for client interview form, Lori creates a few rough sketches, then a detailed sketch. After the client approves the sketch, Lori will begin the final painting. The client will be sent a digital version of the painting and upon approval; the painting will be sent or delivered to the client.
What is the payment schedule for an original painting?
• As an initial deposit after the initial interview and planning phase, the client will pay 25% of the price of the painting. After the sketch has been created, the client will pay an addition 25% of the cost of the painting. Upon completion of the final painting, the client will pay the remaining 50% price of the painting. If at any stage, the client does not want to proceed, the artist will keep payment for that amount.
How do I order a personalized print? – working with existing inventory of images
• There are a few levels of personalization.
B’nai Mitzvah
• Lori can include the name, date and Torah Parshat of the B’nai Mitzvah child.
• Sometimes Lori can more details and symbols to an existing piece
Read more about commissioning a B’nai Mitzvah Print
Click here for B’nai Mitzvot questionnaire
What sizes are the prints available?
• Most prints are approximately 12” x 16”- image size, 16″ x 20″-mat size – all prints will be matted using 100% archival mat board. There are other prints that are different sizes. Mats will fit in store bought ready made frames. Prints are available in other sizes. Please contact the artist for more information.
ABOUT KETUBAH PAINTINGS
Please contact Lori regarding specific questions related to personalized and one of a kind ketubah . These range in price depends upon the level of personalization and whether it is an original painting or papercut design. Read more about Ketubah here
Can I order a Life Cycle Portrait for a friend or family member?
• Yes, the process would be the same as if you were ordering a life cycle portrait for yourself.
What occasions can your Life Cycle Portraits and prints be used for?
• All occasions. Lori has done paintings for political events, cycling and running races, as well as, more personal life cycle events.
How do I order prints?
Please look at the Sales page on this website or contact Lori by email. Click here for more information about prints.
What is a Giclée Print?
A giclée is a high quality fine art print. Images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks onto various substrates including canvas, fine art and photo-base papers. The giclée printing process provides better color accuracy than any other means of reproduction.
Giclée (pronounced /ʒiːˈkleɪ/ “zhee-clay”) is a French term meaning to spray or quirt, which is how an inkjet printer works. However, the printers used in giclee production use pigmented based inks. Prints are created on high quality fine art papers or canvas and generally have a longevitiy of 75-100 years.
The particulate nature of pigment inks ensures their archival superiority. A particle of pigment is less susceptible to destructive environmental elements than a dye molecule. Sometimes it is referred to as a digital pigment print, or pigmented paper print, which are understood to be a digital image rendered onto an uncoated, natural fiber substrate with pigment inks. The quality of the giclée print rivals traditional silver-halide and gelatin printing processes and is commonly found in museums, art galleries and photographic galleries.
How will the painting/print be shipped?
• The artwork will be shipped by UPS ground. The client is responsible for the cost of shipping the artwork.
How do I commission an illustration?
• Prices begin at $300.00 and increase according to the complexity of the image. Click here for more information about illustration and graphic design work.