Hi,

I'm Lex R. Thomas,

the maker & creator behind

LRT Studio.

LRT Studio is the commission-based portrait practice of Lex R. Thomas. The studio offers intimate, painterly portraits created through careful listening, observation, and trust. Each piece is approached as a collaboration rooted in presence rather than replication.

Explore Lex's Fine Art Practice

Commission Inquiry

If you are interested in commissioning a portrait, please complete the intake form below.

Submitting an inquiry foes not obligate you to move forward.

Contact Form

The Process

Inquiry

Begin by completing the commission intake form. this helps determine scale, medium, and whether your request is a good fit for the studio.

Consultation

Selected projects move forward with a brief consultation over writting to discuss tone, intention, and reference material. work on the project will begin once a service agreement has been signed and the 50% deposit is paid.

Creation Timeline (Please note that the timeline provided is for standard-sized SINGLE portraits)

Weeks 0-1: intake & Compositional Sketch
Weeks 2-3: Painting proceeds
Week 4-5: Completion, Final approval, Photographic documentation

Delivery

Once finished, the remaining 50% of the commission price is due. the piece is carefully packaged and delivered after final payment.

Portfolio

A selection of recent commissioned works is shown below. Please note that each portrait is created for a specific individual or context, and that future commissions will vary. View more on our Instagram or Facebook Page.