Portraits for modern lives.
Hand crafted oil paintings that merge classical form with modern clarity.
Made to endure.
Designed to reflect who you are.
Services
Formal offers commissioned oil portraiture for individuals, families, and organizations seeking to capture permanence in a form fit for our time. Each work is tailored and sharpened through direct collaboration, balancing tone, composition, motifs and atmosphere to represent the people and purposes they embody.
Standard - From $500
The Standard portrait service offers a refined entry point into the Formal experience. Ideal for smaller works or intimate studies, it includes:
Personal consultation
A streamlined headshot or single-subject photo session with a clean, neutral background (or modification of an existing photograph)
Custom framing, packaging, and local delivery
Custom composition and styling guidance
Flexible payment installment options
Standard portraits begin at 8” x 10”. Final pricing varies by size and complexity, with no limitations on size or scale.
Premium - From $5,000
The Premium service represents the full Formal experience — a comprehensive process from concept to installation. It includes:
Consultation and curated source photography session
Six-month hand-painting process with periodic updates
Custom framing, packaging, and local delivery
Optional installation and monthly cleaning service (at additional fee)
Complimentary one-year insurance coverage (renewable thereafter)
Interior design support and unveiling ceremony planning at no additional cost
Premium portraits begin at 30” x 48”, with no limitations on size or scale.
Care and Maintenance
Our optional monthly service starts at $75 per artwork for local clients, with complete onsite dusting for each square inch and emergency cleaning calls.
Artwork Insurance
Protect your artwork in the event of unexpected scratches, tears or worse. One year included for all Formal portraits.
Flexible Payment Options
Formal offers tailored installment plans to ensure the commissioning process is both accessible and seamless.
Purpose
At Formal, we believe every life contains enduring presence. We help shape that presence into clarity, beauty and substance.
Schedule a Consultation
Every portrait begins with a conversation. Schedule a private consultation to discuss your vision, the process, and how we can create a work that reflects your presence with care and integrity.
