 This 36&quot; x 30&quot; portrait commission was extremely challenging as Klann worked from a small black and white photo within a five week time frame. Many elements such as skin and hair tones, clothing colors and even the family dog were invented.   Klann creates realist and imagined portraits - and often a combination of both . She strives to paint a portrait that speaks; that captures the soul and essence of each figure.  Portraits are based on sittings and photographic reference or the latter only. The process includes three consultations and cost is based upon canvas size, medium, number of persons in the composition and complexity. 