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Portrait Commissions

Contemporary commissioned portraits in oil for leaders, founders, families and cultural figures.

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Portraits That Lasts

Each portrait is developed through conversation, study, and careful observation to create a painting of lasting presence and personal meaning.

Selected Portraits

A portrait painting of a woman by Canadian portrait painter Jordin Mimran
Painting of a man with glasses and a beard, wearing a blue shirt, with arms bent and fists clenched in a pose reminiscent of a superhero stance, against a white background.
Painting of a man with a mustache wearing a black cap and sports attire.
An oil painting of two people, an adult and a child, with the adult looking directly at the viewer and the child looking down. The adult has dark hair, expressive eyes, and is wearing a dark blue top. The child has lighter hair and is resting their head on the adult's shoulder.

Featured Commission

Norman Gaudet

Commissioned Head of School portrait - developed through in-person sittings and finished in oil, on permanent display at Toronto French School.

More about This Portrait
The official portrait painting of former head of school at TFS, Norman Gaudet by Canadian portrait painter Jordin Mimran

The Commissioning Process

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Initial Consultation

We discuss your vision, goals, and the story behind the portrait.

A mature man with a beard and short hair, wearing a brown polo shirt and white pants, sitting on a bench or platform against a plain beige wall. He looks contemplative, with his hands clasped in his lap.

Sittings & Studies

In-person sittings and preparatory studies shape the direction.

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Painting In Studio

In-person sittings and preparatory studies shape the direction.

Framed official portrait of a Norman Gaudet, former head of school at TFS, by Canadian portrait painter Jordin Mimran

Framing & Delivery

Professionally framed and delivered with care, ready to be installed.

Details

  • Portrait commissions from $10,000

  • Timeline: 8-16 weeks

  • Oil on panel

  • Framing and installation available

Begin a Commission

To arrange an introductory conversation and discuss a portrait commission, please get in touch.