Amodt works in traditional oils on Belgian linen and uses only the finest materials.  Old and traditional grisaille methods of underpainting are applied.  If necessary non-traditional backgrounds such as "Jesse" or "Little Farmer" are applied at no extra cost if the client and artist feel that in order to capture the essence of the "person" it is necessary.

The key to a successful portrait is time with the client, thus, the first meeting is to get to know the client and discussing their ideas for a portrait, dislikes, likes, personality, hobbies, etc. elements of personality that will be expressed in the portrait.  During this meeting, size of the painting, background, clothing and purpose of the painting can be decided.

The next step after deciding on the general idea of what the portrait should be like, the artist will take either digital or Polaroids which permit immediate corrections of composition, lighting and pose. In the case with children, a short video (15 seconds) may be taken to capture gestures, facial expressions and characteristic poses.

Once the preliminary photos are chosen, preliminary studies are prepared for the client's review before proceeding to the final portrait giving the client an opportunity to go over details and features you would like highlighted in the finished portrait.  Sometime before the portrait is completely finished, the subject has the opportunity for viewing for approval and final touches.  All painting is done in the artist's studio

Each painting can take anywhere from four months to a year depending on the the details and drying times of many layers of paint that are applied.

In keeping with professional practices, a payment of one-third of the commission price is required at the time of the sitting.  This payment is non-refundable in order to compensate for the artist's time and progression of the portrait. 

Artist can be reached at

(760) 414-3931