| Do you paint special scenes or items such
as houses and boats upon request?
I do accept commissioned work, that is, paintings or drawings
whose subjects you choose, and which are executed to your
personal specifications, in my style.
How does the commission
process work?
Send me the following: COPIES
OF THE PHOTOS/SLIDES of your subject (the more photos
I have, the better);
YOUR
NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS so that I can contact you
after I review the material you send; and THE APPROXIMATE
SIZE you would like the painting to be.
I will contact
you via e-mail or phone after I review your material.
Upon agreement, a Commission Agreement with an estimate
and a written description of your future
painting will
be sent to your mailing address.
Once I receive
the signed and completed Commission Agreement with
50% deposit, the painting will
be scheduled to begin.
I will send or e-mail you a rough black and
white sketch of what I propose to paint, for your review
and approval.
Before your painting is finished, I will also
send you an image of the painting-in-progress
for your
review and
any minor adjustments.
Once the painting is
completed, I will ship it to you or you may come
to one of my studios/galleries
to pick
it up. Your photographic materials are returned
to
you with the finished painting, along with
a signed Certificate
of Authenticity for your painting.
Can you paint from
a photograph?
Yes, as long as the photograph is clear, in focus,
shows true colors, and is at least 4" x 6".
What kind of photographs will make the best painting?
Photographs taken with a 35mm camera or a digital camera
(images on a CD or printed on photo paper) are usually
very good. I am looking for visual
information, so
the best photos to work from are taken on a sunny day when the sun in low
in the sky and shadows are long (early in the morning or late in the afternoon).
I can also paint from slides. Whether you have photos or slides, please send
me only copies of your original materials. I do not work from copyrighted
material,
such as calendar or magazine pictures.
What is the smallest size you paint?
9" x 12" (23 x 31 cm) is the smallest image size I paint for simple
subjects; the largest I have painted is over 5 feet (154 cm) long.
How long will it take to finish my painting?
Every painting is different, but it generally takes 4 - 6 weeks, depending
upon how many other commissions are before yours, and the size and complexity
of your
particular painting.
What does a commissioned painting cost?
Here are some sample prices. Fees for other sizes available upon request.
Prices do not include taxes, shipping, and handling. Certificates of Authenticity
are
provided. Commissioned paintings are matted and unframed. Sizes given here
are approximate.
Image size 9” x 12” USD $375
Image size
11” x 14” USD $525
Image size 16” x
20” USD $1,125
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