My goal is to exceed your expectations - to capture your portrait with sensitivity and spirit. I consider a portrait to be a partnership between the subject and myself. Commissions are very personal. I take time and care in painting your fondest memory.

Call or E-mail me to discuss details of your commission, including size, format, personal objects in painting, interior or exterior setting… as well as positioning from head and shoulders to full figure. Once your needs are determined you will receive a price quote within 48 hours. Upon determination of your needs, a 50% non-refundable deposit will begin your portrait followed by 25% mid-way through painting and a final 25% upon your painting's completion.

For more information
E-mail William Biggers at: William@PortraitsByBiggers.com 
Or, call (864) 477.9110.

Working from Photos - or Live Sitting and Photos

I can come to your location for preliminary sketches and/or photograph your subject. You may also choose an existing favorite photo, along with several other photographs of your portrait subject in order to gather more than one view of the subject to assure best representation. Generally, photos with one directional source of natural light and no flash provide the best results.

To provide the best likeness, your photo must be of high quality resolution. If the photo is provided in digital format, a 300 dpi or greater would be required. This includes archival or old family photos.

Commission Charges

Prices vary. Detailed drawings begin at $750 and up according to size. Paintings begin at $1,200. Multiple subjects run more than individual portraits.

Basic Fees for Fine Drawings and Painted Portraits.

The base prices below are for individual subjects without detailed background or additional subjects/objects in the painting. Custom sizes are available.

Please note the following:

• Price includes consultation and materials. Portraits are shipped unframed.

• Portraits are painted or drawn on archival hot press watercolor paper (unless otherwise requested). Oils, acrylics and mixed media are painted on primed canvas.

• Drawings and watercolors will be shipped in a tube unless otherwise specified. Canvases are box crated.

• Shipping, handling and insurance: Additional and charged at cost.

Terms of Sale

1.  Artist shall have the right to photograph the artwork for publicity or reproduction purposes.
2.  I ask to be notified if the artwork is sold, purchased, transferred or donated.

Thank you for considering my services!