CONTACT OR CONTRACT MICHAEL BELL

E-MAIL: info@mbellart.com
for commissions, to request Michael Bell's work in your Gallery or Museum, or for appearance inquiries.

HOW TO COMMISSION A WORK OF ART

Every picture requires a unique approach. If you are exploring the possibility of commissioning Michael Bell to paint a portrait, mural, or some other original piece please contact the artist. Michael will offer you ideas and share suggestions on many different options for you to explore artistically and financially. Contact Michael Bell for an estimate regarding your situation.

WHY A PORTRAIT BY MICHAEL BELL?

A portrait painted by Michael Bell will immortalize you, or your loved one. Photographs can start to fade in a number of years. A portrait is a wonderful way of acknowledging someone, to remember them forever as a work of fine art. Art can communicate beyond words, reveal the true soul of an individual and can also share their story visually with the world.

Michael Bell has painted, by commission, some of the most famous people of our time. Backed by an impressive list of solid credentials and celebrity clientele, Michael Bell is the perfect choice to paint out your unique vision.

DOES MICHAEL REFERENCE PHOTOS?

Yes, however Michael does work from life whenever possible. Since individuals aren't reducible one way, a photograph becomes simply an integral part of the process. The ideal scenario for Michael involves sketching the person live from observation, while also taking some digital photos for later reference.

WILL MICHAEL PAINT MY EVERY IMPERFECTION?

This depends upon what the implied meaning behind the work is about and what your situation is. For the most part he won't if you don't want him to. Everyone has distinguishing features that makes you uniquely you. Some characteristic wrinkles, scars, or blemishes on a persons face or body are necessary to include so that they do in fact look like who they are supposed to look like. These decisions are ultimately decided upon between the artist and client.

CAN I SEE THE WORK IN PROGRESS?

Yes. Michael Bell encourages your involvement in this wonderful process of creation. Michael Bell can either e-mail you pictures in progress, or place them online for you on his website. Although a digital image will not due the original work justice, it is a good way to confirm that work is in progress, and it serves as a great final confirmation for the client and Michael Bell prior to shipment.

WHAT IF THERE IS SOMETHING I WANT TO CHANGE?

Minor changes can always be made prior to shipment. Michael Bell is confident that he can resolve any issues you may have with a work viewed in progress and is open to discuss any of your concerns. Your feedback and constructive criticism are a welcome, integral part of the commission process.

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