Susan Comish
Master Portrait Artist
Owning an oil portrait is intimate and personal. It freezes a moment in time, capturing the unique qualities and personality of someone you admire and love. As you view the examples on this site, keep in mind the styles, colors, and backgrounds that you identify with
and get to know your own tastes in portraiture.
~Susan Comish
-- Portrait Galleries --
-- Posthumous Portraits --
"Memento Semper" = Always Remember
No life should pass without recognition. Portraits painted after death can help to seal the memories of loved ones who have gone before us. Such beautiful tokens marking one's life is an opportunity to secure individual memories.
No life should pass without recognition. Portraits painted after death can help to seal the memories of loved ones who have gone before us. Such beautiful tokens marking one's life is an opportunity to secure individual memories.
-- The Portrait Procedure --
Every portrait painted by Susan Comish is a unique work of art rendered with the finest quality oils on Belgian linen canvas that will endure through generations of time.
To commission a portrait, message the artist your request:
To commission a portrait, message the artist your request:
Commission a portrait with four easy steps:
1. Give us a call and let's discuss your vision, your budget and the details of what you would like, such as: the overall mood of the painting, color scheme, attire, poses, size, and where the portrait will hang.
2. Schedule a photography session with the artist. This will last approximately one hour and will include various poses and lighting.
3. The artist then goes to work to create your work of art with a style and expertise that has been perfected through years of study and experience into a masterpiece for your home or office. Once the painting has been started, the process can take anywhere from 6-12 weeks.
4. When the painting is completed it will be delivered or shipped to your home, beautifully framed and ready to hang.
Portrait options include the following sizes:
- Head & Shoulders
- Three-quarter figure with hands
- Full length, head to toe
- Multiple subjects
Portrait Process:
A deposit is required to start the portrait process. The balance is due when both the client and artist are satisfied with the completed work.
Popular portrait sizes include:
- Start with an informal visit to go over the details of your portrait. Expect to discuss the overall mood of the painting, color scheme, attire, photographs, size, and style of frame.
- A photography session, if needed, will be approximately one hour.
- The artist creates your work of art with a style and expertise that has been perfected through years of study and experience into a masterpiece for your home. This process can take anywhere between 6-8 weeks.
- Paintings are delivered to your home, beautifully framed and ready to hang.
- When the painting is accepted, no changes will be made. Additions or alterations lessen the quality of the finished work.
A deposit is required to start the portrait process. The balance is due when both the client and artist are satisfied with the completed work.
Popular portrait sizes include:
- Cameo (face)
- Head & Shoulders
- ¾ Body
- Head to Toe
- Single subject
- Multiple subjects
-- Reviews --
I just sit in different places and gaze. The magnificent oil colors are wonderful. The subject is so exciting - the little child, the bird, the blossoms, nature in profuse glory."
~Asenath Evans, Salt Lake City
Life in the eyes, the intricate work of the hands, and the naturalness of pose make the viewer a part of the painting as if engaged in conversation."
~Ginger Hamer
Just a note to say how happy I am with the painting. It is gloriously beautiful! The colors are exactly right and her face is perfect. I can't wait to have my first party to show it off. Thank you again for this exquisite creation."
~Cecilia Crystal, New York
