Commission Info

GENERAL INFO PORTRAIT GUIDELINES MEDIUMS & SUPPORTS I USE PRICES SHIPPING

PORTRAIT GALLERY

GENERAL COMMISSION INFO:

I am delighted that you are considering commissioning me for some artwork! I do children's illustrations, fantasy illustrations and portraits of people and animals; generally I work in watercolors and occasionally in acrylics.
I require 50% of the commission price up front as a deposit and to cover the cost of materials.
Here is how the process works: after you have emailed or sent copies of the photos you'd like done (and I can make a group portrait from several photographs), I make pencil sketches and then email or snail-mail a copy of the sketches to you for approval. We will figure out if there are any themes and colors you'd like, such as fantasy themes, folk tales, favorite environments and pastimes,etc. I make changes as needed on the sketch until it is how you like it, and then I start painting! I always email a scan of the finished painting before sending, to see if any changes need done. Depending upon how large/complex the commission is and how busy I am, paintings can take from around 1-6 weeks. The winter holidays tend to be busy times of the year. Please email me for a better idea of my current schedule.
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PORTRAIT GUIDELINES:

Faces in photos must be at least 2" high to render a good likeness (preferably larger). The better/clearer the photograph, the better the portrait will be. You may send good quality copies of photographs by mail or scans by email (you can obtain these at Kinko's or use a scanner, for example), and it is nice (but not required) to send a few examples of the person's face. If you send original photographs, I will be sure to mail them back to you. I can do composites of different images, as well. I will gladly use imaginary and fantastical elements as well if you like! I am also more than happy to do pet portraits. The prices below are for *one likeness* per size--extra people in the portrait will cost $20 more each (this doesn't apply for non-portraits).
See the Portrait Gallery for examples of portraits I have done in the past.

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MEDIUMS & SUPPORTS I USE:

- I use either watercolors (which is what most of my work on this website is) or acrylic paints.

- Watercolor paper (100% cotton rag, 140 lb., acid free)

- Canvas sheets (these are unstretched, frame them as you would a painting on paper)

- If you are interested in something else (such as a stretched canvas) just let me know! Stretched canvases will cost more because of the higher cost of the materials and shipping.
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WATERCOLOR / ACRYLIC CURRENT PRICES

*Prices are subject to change periodically*
(Non-commercial on paper or unstretched canvas, 50% required up front):

2.5x3.5 (ACEO).........$40

4x6..............................$80

5x7..............................$120

6x8..............................$200

8x10............................$300

9x12............................$400

11x14..........................$600

12x16..........................$700

More than one face in a portrait..........$20 each additional face. If you have a different size in mind, just email me with your ideas.

Shipping is free for commissions, and includes insurance (insurance only available in the United States).
*PLEASE NOTE: There is a 8.25% sales tax added onto commission prices for California residents as of May 2009.

A COPYRIGHT NOTE:
Please note that I retain all reproduction rights to commissioned pieces (see my Copyright page), however I do not make prints of portrait commissions without your approval to preserve your privacy. Also, if you are looking to use the image commercially (such as for a logo), please email me as the prices will be higher.