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The commissioning Process
The first step in the commissioning process is to take pictures of your pet and to send along with attached orderform or by mail.
Since your pet portrait is painted from your photo, I strongly recommend you send several very clear photos. The clearer your photo, the better the painting. Please read the section on taking photos. Not only does it insure a better portrait, but it helps me to get a feel for your pet’s character. If you have a good quality digital camera, you can email the pictures to me. Otherwise, you can mail the originals or a quality photocopy of the original ones to me. If originals are sent to me, I will send them back with the finished portrait. Please remember, I prefer close-ups.
The second step is to send a deposit for the portrait along with attached order form.
A $25.00 deposit is also required in order to start the process. This is because of the cost of materials involved and the amount of time required to paint your pet’s portrait. This deposit can also be sent with the orderform, if paying by Paypal. After I finish the portrait, I will email you pictures of your pet’s portrait. Once you are completely satisfied with the portrait, it will then be necessary to pay the remaining balance, along with shipping charges, and the portrait will be shipped out immediately. Payment can be made with moneyorder or thru paypal. I ship using UPS ground with a tracking number. Please E-mail me with any specific request. About the portrait
Your pet’s portrait will be painted on a heavy,
high quality art paper. The portrait will be painted in acrylic and a
protective sealer put on to ensure its safety and longevity. Portraits come unframed because everybody’s
taste is different on how they would like to display their painting. I paint
only standard sizes, so it is easy and affordable to buy a frame off the shelf.
I do suggest double matting. The turn around time for you to receive your
portrait is from 3 to 10 weeks, depending on the portrait and the number of
commissions I am currently painting. If you need the portrait for a special
occasion, let me know and I will do what I can in order to accommodate you.
Please inform me of any special request for your portrait. I do wish to
reserve the right to use images of your pet’s portrait for marketing reasons
only. If you prefer me not to, please let me know. Sizes of Portraits 8”x10” - Fits 1 animal head in
portrait 11”x14”- Fits
head and chest of large animal or full body of small. 16”x20”- Fits
full body of large animal or head and chest of 2 animals. I only paint multiple subjects on 16”x20” size. It is best to take
pictures outdoors in natural light. Avoid direct sunlight, a bright but
overcast day is best. Using a flash can cause red-eye and distort the coloring
and shading. If your pet is black, using a flash may actually bring out the
shading and textures. Focus on the face, and get as much of the face and neck
area in your photo as possible. The subject should take up approximately 1/2 to
2/3 of the whole photo. Take the photos down at your pet’s eye level. Hold a
toy or treat near the camera, in order to direct its attention where you want
it. It would probably be easier having someone help you take the picture. One
can be in charge of getting its attention and one in charge of snapping the
picture. Plan on taking a lot of close up pictures. Don’t be afraid to use the
zoom. Remember to send photos that shows off your pet’s personality, especially
when the eyes are open and clear. The eyes are where I capture your pet’s
personality and soul. Keep in mind, the detail of the final portrait is
directly related to the quality and focus of your photographs. Please contact me with any questions. |
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