I. Initial Consultation

A Thoughtful Beginning

Every commissioned portrait begins with a brief introductory conversation.

During this 15-minute consultation, we’ll learn more about your family, answer your initial questions, and determine whether Trudeau Portraits is the right fit for the vision you have in mind.

If it feels like a wonderful match, we’ll invite you to schedule your private planning session.

II. Private Planning Session

Designing Your Commission

Once you’ve decided to move forward, we’ll meet for a private planning session where every detail of your portrait is thoughtfully designed.

Together, we’ll discuss the location within your home where your finished artwork will be displayed, the style and mood of the portrait, wardrobe selections, and the relationships you wish to celebrate. This is also an opportunity to answer any remaining questions and ensure everyone involved in the decision-making process shares the same vision.

To reserve your portrait commission, a $200 Creative Fee is collected at the conclusion of the planning session. This secures your portrait date and begins the creative process.

III. The Portrait Sitting

Relaxed. Unhurried. Thoughtfully guided.

Dana creates an environment where authentic expressions naturally emerge, resulting in portraits that feel genuine rather than posed.

IV. Artist’s Selection

Following your portrait sitting, each image is carefully reviewed and refined.

Only the portraits that best capture your family’s personality, connection, and timeless elegance become part of the final collection.

IV. Your Heirloom

The finished portrait is thoughtfully prepared to become a lasting work of art within your home.

Created with museum-quality craftsmanship, your portrait is intended to be admired today and cherished for generations to come.