Requirements For An
Original Portrait In Pastel.....
A clear photo of your
pet, sent via US Mail. E-mail photos will not be accepted due to
overall poor clarity. The size of your photo should not be less than
4" x 5," unless it is a close-up of your pet. A 5" x 7" minimum is
preferred for details and coloring. Only one subject per drawing,
which will be of your pet only.
I have final approval
regarding the quality of the photo you send. The more detailed the
photo, the better the portrait. If the photo has been taken at a
distance with a dark, cloudy sky, it will be rejected. The photo you
send will be drawn as a portrait. I do not edit, add to or take from
a drawing (background will be removed) therefore, please do not request a
change in coloring or alterations of the portrait. All portraits
will be drawn on a black background. I have found this to be the
best way to accent a portrait and the colors therein.
You will also need to have your portrait matted, with glass covering it. The matting will keep the glass from putting pressure on the fibers of the suede, and from rubbing off the color.
You will also need to have your portrait matted, with glass covering it. The matting will keep the glass from putting pressure on the fibers of the suede, and from rubbing off the color.
Pencil
drawing.....
The same as above, with
the following exceptions: I suggest for pencil drawings, the size to
be drawn 9" x 12", 11"x 14 or 16" X 20" A color photo is
needed. I will need to know in advance, if you plan to have the
pencil drawing matted, as this will increase the size of the drawing
paper, so the mat will fit over the drawing. If you choose not to
mat the pencil drawing, I will not have to reduce the portrait viewing
area to allow for a mat.
Estimated cost for your
portrait.....
Each portrait will be
different, i.e., the detail involved from the pet, as well as the size,
etc.
You neeed to discuss the portrait and the planning of it with me, for a firm price, after I have seen the photo you wish me to draw from! I cannot give a firm price until I have seen the photo. Pastels take more time, and will depend upon the quality and detailed work involved in the portrait. Remember, the better the quality in the picture, the better the quality and fine detail work your portrait will have. I can view your photo on line for an estimate, but I must receive the photograph in the mail, before I will begin drawing.
You neeed to discuss the portrait and the planning of it with me, for a firm price, after I have seen the photo you wish me to draw from! I cannot give a firm price until I have seen the photo. Pastels take more time, and will depend upon the quality and detailed work involved in the portrait. Remember, the better the quality in the picture, the better the quality and fine detail work your portrait will have. I can view your photo on line for an estimate, but I must receive the photograph in the mail, before I will begin drawing.
Please remember, I do
not mat or frame drawings. Your portrait will
be detailed, according to the
photograph you provide.
Estimated costs for your
information:
9" x 12"
Pastel pencil or Pencil drawing (one color)....... $35.00*
11" x 14"
Paste pencil or Pencil drawing (one color)....... $50.00*
16" x 20" Pastel (colored chalk)
portrait drawn on suede, to be matted by your professional
.......starting
estimate $250.00*
*plus shipping
charges
I will e-mail (or US
Mail) you a description of what your artwork will consist of, my payment
requirements, shipping charges, and handling your portrait after
receiving, etc. I ask that you sign the agreement, and return with
your deposit, before I begin work.
Please contact the
artist for more information concerning a portrait. I will be able to
answer your questions, and address any concerns you may have.
