COMMISSIONS
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Pet Portraits
A pet portrait is the perfect answer to the dilemma of what to gift a loved one. Do they have a pet that they dote on? One that has passed but is dearly missed? Or perhaps it’s you that would like to have a beloved reminder on your wall to see every day?
Special Moments and Places
A piece of art representing special moments, places and things is a great way to immortalize them. Instead of the photo getting shoved in a box somewhere, or placed in a photo book you seldom look at, it’s there on your wall to bring you warm, happy memories every day.
Did you just buy a new home, or sell a beloved one? Do you know someone who has? A home portrait is a wonderful housewarming gift.
Pricing and Process
When you contact me to inquire about a commission, I will ask you many questions like:
- Do you have a great photo of the subject?
- What are your hopes for the painting?
- Tell me your story about this subject.
- Why do you want a painting?
- What size would you like the painting to be?
- Where will the painting hang when it is finished and framed?
- How much detail do you want in the background?
- Do you want a photo-realistic reproduction or an artistic interpretation (I do not accept photo-realistic reproduction commissions).
Quote
Once I have all the information, I will be able to quote you a base price for the commission. Later in the process you may choose add-ons such as extra changes (see the next sections for an explanation). These costs will be added to your base quote.
Sketch and Color Study approval
Once the contract is signed and the installment payment has cleared the bank, I will begin on the first sketch. I will share the sketch with you as soon as I feel it is accurate and artistic. You will have a chance to approve the sketch: at this time you may make up to 3 changes (I want the boat to be blue, not red) and any number of corrections (his eye just doesn’t look right). Any changes after the first three will be billed at $25 each.
Once the sketch is approved, I will do a mini painting of it as a color study. You will have the opportunity to approve the color study as well.
Painting, Finish and Delivery
Finally, I will begin the actual painting. I will periodically update you on it’s progress and send you photos of the work in process.
You will be notified that the painting is finished. At that point the final payment is due. Your painting will be shipped or delivered as soon as the payment clears the bank.
I retain all copyrights to all my artwork.
