COMMISSION A PORTRAIT

Each portrait begins with a detailed review of photographic material. Andrea works from references that feature natural lighting and clear detail—essential elements that allow her to translate the subject's structure and depth onto the canvas. While she can adapt to older or archival photographs, images that capture a full range of texture yield the most compelling results.

Her painterly style is intentionally expressive. While deeply rooted in realism, her work celebrates the physical quality of the medium through visible brushstrokes and nuanced color shifts, ensuring the final piece possesses the distinct weight and presence of traditional oil art.

Throughout the process, documentation is shared directly from the easel to keep clients informed of the painting's progress. Once complete, a final preview is provided for review before the artwork is sealed with archival varnish and prepared for delivery.

Each portrait requires approximately one to two weeks of focused work at the easel, depending on the scale and complexity of the piece.

Upon completion, oil paint requires a natural curing period before the final archival varnish can be safely applied. This stage is essential to ensure the painting’s longevity and typically takes an additional one to two weeks—a process that can naturally extend during humid Mediterranean winters.

Clients should anticipate a total timeframe of three to four weeks from the start of painting to the shipping date. Due to limited availability, a confirmed position within the commission queue will be provided during the initial consultation.

To ensure each portrait remains stable and vibrant for generations, Andrea works exclusively with museum-grade pigments and archival surfaces.

Her palette is centered around Michael Harding oils—renowned for their exceptional pigment load—complemented by select colors from historical heritage houses including Vasari, Zecchi, and Old Holland.

Portraits are executed on professional archival linen or museum-quality Gessobord, chosen for their structural stability and refined texture. Every painting is finished with a protective layer of Gamvar varnish, preserving the oil layers while enhancing the depth and clarity of the colors.

Andrea’s approach is rooted as much in analytical observation as it is in classical technique. Rather than working over a stark white surface, she begins each portrait with a traditional tonal base, building form through a deliberate transition from dark to light.

This method allows her to maintain a cohesive depth throughout the execution, ensuring the final portrait possesses a natural weight and character.

Throughout the painting phase, visual documentation introduces clients to these technical nuances as the artwork takes shape.

To safeguard the artwork during transit, each painting is prepared using rigid, moisture-resistant materials tailored for international transport. All shipments are fully insured and tracked, with documentation provided the moment the artwork leaves the studio in Mallorca.

Estimated delivery timeframes are typically up to 7 days within Spain, 7–10 days across Europe, and 1–2 weeks internationally. For collectors in the United States, please note that original oil paintings are classified as duty-free fine art and are subject to a 0% import tariff.

Each commission arrives accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, officially verifying the artwork’s origin, provenance, and value.