Practical information

Each portrait is painted entirely by hand using watercolors on high-quality, acid-free 300 g/m² 100% cotton paper. I work from photographs and capture not only the likeness, but above all the atmosphere, interaction, and aura of the moment.

You can follow my process more closely via my Instagram profile. This includes videos of the creation of a painting, examples, and projects I am currently working on.

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In short: 1. Send me your photo and idea →
2. I will paint your portrait →
3. Delivered to your home in Belgium

Color palette

After a great deal of research and experimentation, I’ve settled on a fixed base palette for my skin tones. I developed this entirely intuitively. I haven’t received any formal training to become a painter. I found my way by studying existing art, watching videos about color pigments and testing them out.

Some common colors are missing from my palette and I’ve also chosen a few colors that other portrait painters rarely or never use. In hindsight, my basic palette closely resembles that of the “old masters” to which I’ve added color for temperature and greater depth.

In addition to technique and composition, a color palette determines the mood and feeling of a work. I also notice that it gives my paintings a distinct identity. This palette determines the warmth and atmosphere you see in every portrait; it makes it a FloraRoos.

What's included

• Fully hand-painted watercolor portrait

• High-quality 100% cotton watercolor paper

• Finished with protective varnish against moisture and UV rays

• Careful packaging with optimal balance between ecology and protection of the paintwork

• Shipping within Belgium

Important to note

• Prices apply to portraits of up to 2 people.

• Additional people, complex poses or objects will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

• I work with a limited number of assignments per month to allow me to dedicate the time each portrait requires

Inspired by this process? Tell me your idea and we'll explore the possibilities together.

After varnishing, the portrait can withstand brief exposure to water droplets or moisture.

Approach

Preparation

I work from my studio in Anderlecht, Brussels. If you would like to visit to discuss a project or see real-life examples, you can do so by appointment.
Please send me an email to arrange this.

Interested or have questions?
Feel free to send me a message with your photos or idea, and we can explore the possibilities together.
Contact me at studio.floraroos@gmail.com.

1. You fill out the form or send me an email with an idea or proposal.

2. I respond to the email with suggestions regarding dimensions, composition and time frame.

3. We make a final decision via email about the end result I will work on. You can also ask questions about color, composition, omitting details, etc. at that time.

4. An upfront invoice will be paid and after this payment, the commission will be officially confirmed

Painting process

1. I will get to work for you and usually give you a heads-up the day before I start to double-check. I will also ask whether you would like to be surprised or would like to see an update along the way.

2. I will send you a photo of the work in progress if you wish. It may look very different from what you might expect, but it will give you an insight into the creative process (trust the journey!)

3. Once it's finished, I will send you a photo of the result if requested.

Finalization and shipping

1. The painting is treated with a product to fix the pigment

2. UV varnish is applied

3. A layer of wax is gently rubbed onto the paper to ensure that moisture has little to no effect on the work.

4. The painting is carefully packaged.

5. Off it goes to the parcel service, and we wait for it to arrive at your doorstep. I always send items in a way that ensures the contents are insured and a signature is required.