Picture your home the subject of a beautiful work of art. A painting destined to become a cherished family heirloom to hang in your home with pride and pass down to future generations. A house portrait can make a great gift for any occasion including retirements and anniversaries.

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The most popular style of house portrait is a watercolor painting set in the summer, when the surrounding landscape shows off most houses at their best. If you are ordering a painting for Christmas and you don't have a perfect photo of your house, take more photos and the season can be altered to the time of year that you would prefer. Always remember to include many close-ups of details such as entranceways, windows and decorative brick and stonework.

The following is a basic guideline for photographing your home.

1. Most homes look best from the driveway angle, however it is best to photograph your home from several different angles.
2. Zoom in to get close-ups from the same angle.
3. Take close-up shots of detailed elements, windows, doors, shutters, railings, etc.
4. Photograph flowerbeds and garden areas to the sides of the house.

House Portrait Pricing Guide

The following pricing guide is for a single family, residential building only.

Watercolor
15" x 21" image does not include framing ..... $950 to $2500 depending on size, architecture and landscape design
* Size may vary slightly depending on the style of home and width of frontage.
* Special inclusions such as the family dog may be added at an additional cost.
* Larger homes and homes with ornate, brick, stonework or gingerbread trim may be slightly higher in price.
*Homes in the Hamilton Ontario area may be photographed by the artist at a $75 charge.

Oil
Individual quotes available upon request.

Non-Residential Buildings

Watercolor
Individual quotes available upon request.
* Other sizes are available to suit individual request.

Oil
Individual quotes available upon request.

*In the Hamilton Ontario area, photography of houses can be ordered from the artist at an additional charge.

*All prices for homes and non-residential buildings are current for 2010 and do not include shipping, handling or photography. Customers photos will be returned.