The Portrait Procedure
Every portrait painted by Susan Comish is a unique work of art rendered with the finest quality oils on Belgium linen canvas that will endure through generations of time. To commission a portrait, message the artist your request:
-- The Portrait Procedure --

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
-- Getting Started --
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