Custom Portraits from Photographs

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The Process

  • 1) Submit an inquiry form at the bottom of this page.

    2) I will ask you for a reference photo, preferably multiple photos. The quality of the photo is crucial to the success of the artwork. The more detailed the photo I receive, the more detail I can include in the artwork.

    Here are a few tips for good photos:

    • Good lighting! If indoors, try to take photos in front of a large window.

    • Get close! It’s difficult to see the details of the fur on a dog whose photo was taken from across the room.

    • Hold steady! Make sure the photo is clear, in focus, and not blurry.

    • Get eye level with your subject. I do not recommend taking a photo from above. It does not make a flattering portrait of your beloved pet.

  • Once we agree on the project and price, I will send you an invoice for a 50% non-refundable down payment along with a contract. I will start drawing or painting once I receive the signed contract and a non-refundable down payment of 50%.

  • I will send progress emails and get your approval before varnishing paintings or applying a spray fixative to seal drawings.

  • 5) The final payment of the remaining 50% + shipping and handling is due before the drawing or painting is shipped to you (I am willing to hand-deliver locally in Dallas, Texas).

Pricing

  • Drawings start at 5x7 inches for $500.

  • Paintings start at 9x12 inches for $1,000.

**Pricing is heavily dependent on the size, medium, number of subjects, background, and level of detail.

Payments are made in two installments: 50% non-refundable down payment, and 50% due upon completion of the artwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! I can use multiple pictures to create one new piece of art that includes all your loved ones.

  • Once we agree on the project and price, a 50% non-refundable down payment will be required along with a signed contract. The remaining 50% + shipping and handling is due before shipping the completed piece to you. (I am willing to hand-deliver locally in Dallas, Texas.)

  • This process is highly dependent on the individual product. It may take multiple months to complete. Drawings have a shorter turnaround time than paintings.

    • Drawings are done in charcoal and/or graphite (black and white) on paper. Drawings have a shorter turn around time than paintings. Drawings need to be framed.

    • Paintings are done mostly with acrylic paint, and sometimes details are added with oil paints and/or colored pencils. Paintings take longer to create than drawings due to having to mix paint colors and wait for layers of paint to dry. Framing for paintings is optional.

  • No, the price is for the artwork only. I generally don’t like framing artwork myself since I feel the space where the art will be displayed is an important factor when picking the perfect frame. If you would like help choosing a frame, I am more than happy to help with this process.

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