Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Doug Rugh at the portrait easel.

Portraits

Doug Rugh, CM, has been painting portraits in oil for over 30 years and has had over 2,000 live sessions with a model. The artist is available to paint portraits of adults, children and animals. Finished compositions may be of a head and shoulders or a full-size full-length subject. More than one person can be included in the painting and plain backgrounds, interiors or other locations can be used as a backdrop. The artist will be happy to discuss any questions you may have about portrait sittings and framing and will help you decide on all aspects of a formal or casual portrait.

Procedure

The artist takes photographs with controlled lighting in the Falmouth, Cape Cod studio (or at your location) in a session that takes about half an hour or so. A photo composite showing composition and expression will be made from the reference photographs for approval and the final size will be chosen. Portraits generally take from 3 weeks to 3 months based on complexity and size.

Framing

Custom framing is included in the price unless the client would rather have their own framing done.

Deposit

A deposit is not required. The artist guarantees that the client only need pay for a completed portrait that represents a pleasing likeness.

Existing Client Photos

The artist can also work from given photos if the client already has special images to work from.

Travel Expense

Non-studio location may require a per diem depending on distance from the studio.

Fees

Fee schedule gladly provided upon request. Please contact the artist.

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Reference Photos Taken by the Artist

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Contemporary Portrait Combining Ancestor Reference

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Portrait from Provided Photo

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Portrait from Provided Photo

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Historical Copy, Francis Ouimet

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Home Portrait

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Provided Reference

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Guidance

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

3/4 Length Portrait

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Afternoon Book

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Small Portrait

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Big Dog

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Butch

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

DvD Demo Portrait

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Kiss

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Self Portrait

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Life Size Portrait

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Lieutenant

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Small Portrait

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

In the Style of Memling

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Casual Portrait

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

From Existing Photo, Sepia

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Formal Portrait

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Casual Portrait

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Sketching

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Naptime

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Graduation Portrait

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Small Casual Portrait

Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Group Portrait

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Portrait in Oil by Doug Rugh.

Double Portrait

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