COMMISSIONS

Painting portraits is something I really love. Since I paint with the model present in my studio, the portraiture is always a kind of dialogue.

Some of my portraits are commissions, others are initiated by me for various projects and expressions I want to explore.


When it comes to a commissioned portrait  we choose a pose and setting together. We usually get to know each other well, as we can talk during the painting sessions. According to the size and style of the painting, there are between one and ten sittings for a portrait.

Most of my commissioned work is based on portraiture, but I also welcome commissions for landscapes and still lives.

For questions on how to commission a painting, contact me at maura@mauratavares.com.

Quick portraits, 1-2 sessions

A painting of a woman with blonde hair sitting outdoors during the day, wearing a black dress and watches, with trees in the background.
Painting of a woman in an orange top and patterned tights sitting on a chair, holding a newborn baby.
An abstract painting of four children sleeping on a couch, with two children resting on their sides, one with a yellow shirt and another with a blue shirt, in a loose, expressive style with broad brushstrokes and a muted color palette.
A detailed pencil sketch of a woman with long, wavy hair looking to the left, with a thoughtful expression.
Sketch of a young girl with curly hair, looking to the left.
A detailed pencil sketch of a woman with wavy hair, looking slightly to the right.
A detailed pencil sketch of a woman's face with long, wavy hair, looking slightly to the left.
A woman with long blond hair sitting in a forest with dense foliage, wearing a dark dress or coat, with a contemplative expression.
A woman sitting on a pink couch, reading a book, with her legs stretched out and crossed at the ankles.

Long pose portraits, multiple sessions

Painting of a young woman with light skin and brown hair sitting at a table with a teapot, teacup, and some papers, resting her head on her hand and gazing thoughtfully to the side.
Painting of a woman with short hair, wearing a dark dress, sitting on a striped mat with her legs extended and her hands resting on the mat, against a soft, textured background.
Painting of a woman with long, wavy hair sitting on a pink cushion, wearing a floral skirt and white top, with a cat perched on her arm, a cat on a ledge, and a cat sitting on the floor beside her.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a blue shirt and black shorts sitting on a wooden bench in a forest with trees around her, holding a tuba on her lap.
A woman with long, curly brown hair sits in a room with blue wall art, wearing a black and red patterned jacket and a dark top, with plants and a vase of flowers on a wooden table nearby.