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. Eric is currently living as artist-in-residence at Claude Monet's estate from May until August of 2023; he will still be open for commissions during this time period.
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Eric is also represented by Ms. Lori Polson for specific commissions
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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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