Portrait Commission Pricing
Charcoal, Conte, Pastel & Oil Portraits
by Ruth Monsell
Charcoal & Conte Portraits
Sizes
11×14
16×20
*Larger portrait sizes available from $50 to $150 additional
Portrait Style
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Head & Shoulders Portrait $400
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Three Quarters w/ Hands Portrait $475
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Full Figure Portrait $500
Additions
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Complex Background or Clothing Add $75
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Additional Subjects 25% Off of Above Prices
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Pet Portraits $100 Off of Above Prices
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Matting & Framing Starting at $150
**NOTE: Pricing does not include photo shoot fees, photographic prints, travel expenses, or shipping and handling. A deposit of one-third is required when the commission is agreed upon.
“For you to have immortalized her in such a wonderful way means more to me than I can say. I am honored to have this portrait be a part of my family. Know that you have touched my heart.”
— M.K., Shawnee, KS
by Ruth Monsell
Pastel Portraits
Sizes
11×14
18×24
*Larger portrait sizes available from $75 additional
Portrait Style
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Head & Shoulders Portrait $750
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Three Quarters w/ Hands Portrait $850
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Full Figure Portrait $1,000
Additions
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Complex Background or Clothing Add $100 to $150
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Additional Subjects 25% Off of Above Prices
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Pet Portraits $100 Off of Above Prices
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Matting & Framing Starting at $150
**NOTE: Pricing does not include photo shoot fees, photographic prints, travel expenses, or shipping and handling. A deposit of one-third is required when the commission is agreed upon.
“I can’t tell you how pleased we were with both of the portraits. You captured not only a remarkable likeness but also their own personalities. You truly have a gift! I look forward to seeing Suzanne’s.”
— R.N., Birmingham, AL
by Ruth Monsell
Oil Portraits
Sizes
16×20
18×24
*Larger portrait sizes available from $75 additional
Portrait Style
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Head & Shoulders Portrait $2,250
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Three Quarters w/ Hands Portrait $2,500
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Full Figure Portrait $2,750
Additions
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Complex Background or Clothing Add $100
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Additional Subjects 25% Off of Above Prices
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Pet Portraits $100 Off of Above Prices
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Framing Starting at $175
**NOTE: Pricing does not include photo shoot fees, photographic prints, travel expenses, or shipping and handling. A deposit of one-third is required when the commission is agreed upon.
“You captured Marsha’s soul as well as her physical beauty. It’s more accurate than a photograph. You did a fantastic job and I will treasure it always. This beautiful portrait is a comfort amid the grief. I can’t thank you enough for the sensitivity you must possess to produce such a wonderful work of art.”
— RB, Maine
“Just a note to tell you again how absolutely delighted we are with (our dog) Robbie’s portrait. You did a wonderful job of showing his loving spirit and personality. Everyone who sees it is amazed.”
— B. & T.S., Walpole, ME
Portrait Commission
Request Form
A deposit of one-third is required when the commission is agreed upon; the balance is due prior to shipping or upon delivery. Digital previews of completed paintings to be shipped are available on request. Requests for minor modifications in the finished portrait will be honored.
My goal is complete client satisfaction. I want you to be thrilled with your portrait, and treasure it for a lifetime. The completion time of portraits in oil varies between one and three months. In other media, a portrait will be shipped within one month of commissioning.
To request a custom portrait commission, complete and submit the form below, and the artist will contact you to discuss your order.
Check, money order, credit cards and PayPal accepted.
🌿 Holiday Season Discount! 🌿
Now through January 7, 2026
On all orders placed from today through January 7, Artful Heirlooms is offering a Holiday Season Discount
10% off your total or 15% off for all repeat customers.
15% off author/artist signed copies of two books by Ruth Monsell:
Frances Perkins, Champion of American Workers, a biography, hardback, discounted to $21.25 for teens and adults, with free shipping
Silly Time in Rhythm and Ryhme, softcover, a clever, educational, colorfully illustrated book of 16 rhymes with the same rhythm pattern, for children up to 8. $12.75, with free shipping
