As many pictures as you can send via computer or regular mail of your
pet. If you email, they should be a higher resolution around
1200KB is good. I work exclusively from your photos so make sure you get your pet's
good side!
One picture with your
pet in the exact position or close to the exact position you want them
painted in.
Pictures of any toys
or special items your pet loves that you'd like to see in the painting.
If you want a detailed
background, pictures of a specific environment you'd like to see them
painted in, for instance his/her favorite
spot to sleep or play. Or, if
you don't have one, give me an idea and I'll work it out. Keep in mind
that this can be as complicated,
simple, realistic or whimsical as you
like. Let your imagination go and I'll make it work.
Any stories you'd like
to share about them that give me an idea of their personalities, maybe
the one about that time your dog ate an
entire Easter basket full of chocolate.
This may seem irrelevant, but it's always very amusing to me and helps
me get to know who I'm
painting!
Decide what size painting
you'd like.
Decide whether you'd
like your painting on heavy rag paper suitable for framing or canvas which
does not need to be framed. I offer
this option because I personally love
the way a framed painting looks, however, I realize not everyone wants
to deal with the framing
aspect. If you'd like your painting on rag paper
framed, the other option is to have me deal with the framing aspect as
well for an
additional fee.
At this point, I require
a 50% non-refundable deposit in order to begin the painting process and
the remainder can be sent once you
approve the finished painting.
What
I'll do:
Based on the information you've given me, I'll do a sketch and email it
to you for approval.
I'll make any changes
you ask for in the sketch, or go forward with the painting if you're happy
with it. All paintings are done using
acrylic paint with a layer of protective
varnish.
When the painting is
finished (usually about 4-5 days from start day) I'll email you a high
resolution picture of it to make sure you're
happy with the results. (no
major changes can be made at this point, but smaller things can be adjusted)
I'll make the changes
you ask for, or if you're happy with it, I'll send it off to you, insured,
via FedEx. Please keep in mind that you
can be as involved or uninvolved
in the process as you like. I understand that everyone is different. Some
want to be completely
surprised at the finished piece and others want
to be more involved in its progress. Therefore, when we start working
together, make
sure I am aware of how involved you'd like to be.
Pricing:
The actual price
is dependent on how complicated or simple of a background you'd like.
I will quote you a price after we've figured
out exactly what you want.
Below is a basic guideline that would be applicable to "Lucy" and "Icarus"
in the gallery section for example.
A background more complicated than
those, for instance, "Bella", would be more expensive. In turn, a plain
background would be less
expensive incrementally depending on the size.
8"x10" $350 (+$25
for each additional pet)
9"x12" $400 (+$30 for each additional pet)
11"x14" $500 (+$40 for each additional pet)
12"x16" $600 (+$50 for each additional pet)
16"x20" $750 (+$75 for each additional pet)
18"x24" $1000 (+$100 for each additional pet)
20"x30" $1350 (+$150 for each additional pet)
Please keep in mind when placing your order that it may take up to 6 weeks to be completed. I work on paintings in the order that I
have recieved the requests. If there is a pressing need for the painting to be completed by a certain date, a birthday for instance,
that falls prior to the 6 week mark please let me know and I'll try my best to accomadate you.
My
paintings are commissioned for personal use only and may not be reproduced
without written consent. I retain full reproduction copyright on all my
work.