How It Works
To receive a hand drawn portrait, there a few things you need to do before I get started. First, please review my price list for each medium. If you have questions about prices or sizes, please contact me. After we figure out the best size, I will have to approve the reference image to be drawn. Keep scrolling to find out the best way to take a reference photo. Next, you will make a down payment, which is half of the total cost. Then your part is pretty much finished! I take commissions on a first come, first serve basis- so there’s a good chance it will take a few weeks or even months to get to your piece. Once I have completed it, I will send you the last update picture of the artwork and wait for your approval. As long as you are satisfied, I will have you make the final payment and I’ll get your artwork in the mail and into your hands! Please keep scrolling to read important details regarding payment, timing, and reference images.
Important Information
Timing
I typically have a waiting list of 3-5 months. If there is a certain date you are needing a piece by, please let me know and I will try my best to accommodate your needs. Please keep in mind it is nearly impossible to give an exact date I can complete a piece by, as my timeline is pretty much a guessing game. I recommend you inquire about a portrait 4-5 months before the needed date. Once I start your piece, it will take about 3-5 days to complete, depending on the size.
Payment
For graphite and colored pencil drawings, I ask for half of the payment up front, and the other half when I have completed the artwork. Not only is this a down payment for me to guarantee I get paid for my work, but it also breaks up the total payment so you are not paying such a big chunk of money all at once. Deposits are non-refundable. My preferred payment methods are Zelle, Venmo, ApplePay, and PayPal. I can also email you an invoice. I no longer accept cash or checks.
Reference Photos
Reference images are by far the most important part of the commission process. The better the reference photo, the better the artwork. Finding or taking the perfect reference photo could take a while, but it’s worth it. The best place to take the photo of your pet is in natural light. Not in high contrast lighting, but not in low lighting either. Please make sure your pet is sitting or standing still, not in motion. In the photo, I need to be able to clearly see the dog’s fur direction, eye color, nose, and fur color. I cannot make up details I cannot see, so I need the best image possible. I understand in some instances, such as the dog has passed away/ etc., multiple reference images may not be possible. In these situations, I will do my best to make the artwork as life like as possible. However, if the dog is still living, it is very likely that I will ask for quite a few reference images before beginning the artwork.
