OPEN TO CANADIAN AND AMERICAN RESIDENTS ONLY (for now).Commissioning a piece of work is a unique collaboration between the artist and the client/collector. I will work to ensure the end product is to your liking.
How I workAn initial consultation via email, phone or in person will explore the subject, style, size, and your location (for shipping cost calculation). The consultation gives us a chance to make sure all your questions are answered. Custom portraits are very personal, and one of my favorite parts of being an artist is getting to know my clients and their beloved animals.
During the consultation, we talk about the details of your painting—the best size for your space, what style preferences you have, and the price.
I ask that you identify three pieces from my site that represent the style of painting you would like me to apply to your painting.
I always work from photos. They must be high quality, high resolution photos with good lighting. If I can't work from them, I will let you know.
Upon completion, I get in touch and send a photo of the painting. Small changes can still be made at this point at no charge. Bigger changes to the work can be made for an additional cost. WHen you are happy, you pay the balance. I ship the painting or you pick it up. You fall in love with your custom portrait!
PricingMy prices are a reflection of the time I spend and the quality of materials I use. I endeavour to produce the best likeness of your vision that I can, regardless of the time this takes me.
These are the base prices and sizes for a single unframed person or pet portrait on a blurred or plain background. An additional person or pet in the same portrait requires an additional cost to be determined. Shipping and tax, where applicable, not included. Prices subject to change.
The following prices are in CDN and are subject to change.
Size
| Commission Price
|
8”x10”
| $250
|
12”x12"
| $400
|
12”x16”
| $550
|
16”x20”
| $950
|
24”x24”
| $1500
|
24”x36"
| $2000
|
24"x48" | $2250 |
36”x36”
| $2500
|
36"x48" | $3000 |
48"x60" | $5000 |
Other sizes are available on request.
Timing & DeliveryThe time taken depends upon the number of commissions I am working on at the time. Summer is usually a busy time as I attend art festivals.
Turnaround is approximately 3 to 4 weeks. I will advise you if this is the case when ordering. Please book early for Christmas to avoid disappointment.
General Terms and Conditions- The price of the portrait must be agreed to by both parties in writing before I will start any work on the commission.
- A 50% deposit is required before any work can begin. The deposit will only be refunded if I am unable to start or complete the commission for any reason.
- The balance is due after completion of the artwork, when I will email you a preview of the finished portrait. I then ask for the balance of the payment prior to pick up or shipping – payment is to be made via direct deposit.
- Copyright rests with the me, unless specifically agreed in writing, before the commission is started. Client may not reproduce the commissioned piece.
- I may post the completed piece online.
- I require permission to use any photographs taken by professional photographers for use in portraits.