COMMISSIONS
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Eric Alexander Santoli has been taking commissions since his earliest days as a student at the Pennsylvania Academy. Over the years, he has completed several portraits of people and pets for patrons across the US and abroad. Now, as a graduate student at the Florence Academy of Art, his work has reached an even higher level of skill and execution. In May 2023, Eric will be traveling to live as artist-in-residence at Claude Monet's estate for 3 months; he will still be open for commissions during this time period.
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PROCESS
"Receiving a commission is a great honor and I enjoy the entire process from start to finish. Working together with a patron or group to create a painting that they will enjoy for a lifetime is really a collaborative effort. I really enjoy getting to know the sitter and to have them be a part of the creation process.
The commission process is always exciting and I like to begin by getting to know the sitter through conversation. Doing sketches while we talk is a great way to begin. As an academically trained artist, I also complete a preliminary oil study to understand the composition, colors and values. If in-person sittings are limited, then I use high resolution photos to finish the portrait in my own studio.
I pride myself on my craftsmanship as well; I make all my canvases myself and use the highest quality materials to deliver a painting that will last several lifetimes. I use a conservation grade final varnish, which I prefer to apply myself in order to better control the process. As a brand ambassador with Natural Pigments, this is very important to me.
Thank you for reviewing this page and I appreciate your time."
The commission process is always exciting and I like to begin by getting to know the sitter through conversation. Doing sketches while we talk is a great way to begin. As an academically trained artist, I also complete a preliminary oil study to understand the composition, colors and values. If in-person sittings are limited, then I use high resolution photos to finish the portrait in my own studio.
I pride myself on my craftsmanship as well; I make all my canvases myself and use the highest quality materials to deliver a painting that will last several lifetimes. I use a conservation grade final varnish, which I prefer to apply myself in order to better control the process. As a brand ambassador with Natural Pigments, this is very important to me.
Thank you for reviewing this page and I appreciate your time."
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