How to commission a portrait
What follows is a summary. If you are interested in commissioning a portrait and/or want to discuss your specific requirements, please e-mail me and I can supply you with information about how the commissioning process works and what I can do for you. Please note that all orders are placed in a queue.
| What you need to do | You need to decide:
- whether you would prefer a head study or a full body portrait
- whether the portrait is of one or more animals. Note multiple animals cost more and can only be portrayed in the larger format sizes.
- whether or not to pay extra for a background
- how best to provide me with information about what the animal looks like and the colour of its fur and eyes
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What I need
- before I start to work | Before I start a commission I will need:
- You to confirm in writing the agreed size and price.
- as much information about the animal as possible where this aids the process of developing the portrait. As a minimum this should include a photograph as a full resolution digital file.
- to confirm when I can start work on the commission
- a deposit which we will discuss when you confirm an order.
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Photography
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other information
about the animal | Animals are not known for sitting still - so I work from photographs.
Prior to commencing a portrait, I need:
- at least one good high resolution photograph (the bigger the better - ideally TIFF format) supplied on a CD or by email.
- as many photographs as you can supply - if hard copies all will be returned
- information about the coat and eye colour if I don't meet the animal so I achieve a good match. PLEASE NOTE: I can be commissioned to take photographs for a set fee plus expenses - please enquire for further details.
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| Timescales | The timescale needed to complete a portrait will always depend on the size and complexity of the image required for the commission - and the number of orders already accepted. I will give you a rough estimate of completion date. I will always try to meet special requests if the portrait is for a present, please let me know when you commission me if you require completion by a certain date. |
| Prices | See the prices page for guideline prices.
Please note that these;
- INCLUDE: chosen support (and a mat if the portrait is done on paper)
- EXCLUDE: framing and insurance, shipping, postage and packing
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