Stages of painting a portrait:

You leave a request, I will contact you via a communication channel convenient for you.
You tell how you see the portrait, what you want to reflect, emphasize in the portrait. What mood do you see in the portrait? We confirm the size and color. We agree on how the portrait will be painted. The portrait is drawn either based on the materials you send (photos) or we agree on posing.
You contribute 30% of the cost of the portrait. I start work and draw a sketch.
I am sending you a photo of the sketch. We discuss what can be changed in the final portrait or approve the sketch.
I'm painting the final portrait.
I am sending you a photo of the final result. After that, you pay the remaining part of the price.