process
The initial stage in the process of portraiture is, if possible, to be able to get to know the sitter.
Understanding the great demands on people's time,  I try to arrange a few uninterrupted hours together, talking, sketching, and photographing (unobtrusively). If I have only the use of photographs, I will try to gather as much information as possible about the subject to work with.
From that visit (or visits) I make preliminary sketches working on composition and the tone of the piece. At this point, I consult with the clients for approval and commence working on a painted sketch on canvas.
Detail of under painting
Next stage of painting
Detail of Raje first colours
I then add succeeding layers of paint, working on achieving a good likeness and capturing the mood appropriate for the piece - and person- in question.
Every piece is different as each sitter brings with them their own experience, energy and expectations.
It is always a magical moment when I am able to get to the point of saying 'Ah, there you are.' 
Detail of Raje Acrylic on canvas
commissions
Danielle Pirrie offers a variety of art works in different media: oil or acrylic (on canvas or board) or conte on paper.
EMAILING YOUR DETAILS: The artist welcomes you to contact her via email to discuss your commission requirements and answer any inquiries that you may have. In your email please consider in detail the Commission you have in mind, listing: the approximate size; the number of people in the painting; your budget and the time frame for completion of the painting.
PRICES: Portrait Commissions are priced after individual requirements are discussed. Fees vary for size, medium, specifically requested backgrounds, complex clothing and inclusion of additional figures.
THE PORTRAIT SITTING. The artist's preference is to arrange a mutually convenient time to sit for the portrait. She will then work from alla prima (from life, on-the-spot) sketches and studies and photographs. If a personal sitting is not possible, photographs of a high quality may be used, on approval of the artist.
Pease note, Fees do not include: Framing, Travelling, or Shipping expenses. A signed contract with a
non-refundable deposit of 25% is due upon commissioning/first sitting.
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