Pls note: We have moved into a new direction with our artwork
and are not
taking commissions at this time.
Frequently Asked
Questions
*What
media do you work
in?
* How
long
does
it take to complete a painting?
* Do
you work from
photographs?
Can
you work from a
digital file?
* Can
more
than
one subject be in the painting?
* Am
I able to specify a background or setting I would like my pet in?
* Can
I select
my own frame?
* How
does
a long distance
commission work and
what
is the
procedure for
ordering and paying for a commission?
Q. What
media do you work in?
A. I work
in oil paints on stretched
canvas or oil on basswood plaques.
Q. How
long does it take to complete a painting?
A. Every
painting is different and
completion
time depends on the complexity of the piece, how many subjects may be
in
it and what type of background. Some paintings come together very
quickly,
while others need more time. On the average, a medium size piece with a
headstudy and a one color background, takes about one month.
Q. Do
you
work from photographs?
A. Yes. The majority of my
paintings are done working from
photographs.
When selecting the photo you would like to have painted, I suggest that
you choose your favourite one, not the greatest one technically
perhaps,
but one that has captured the expression you love the best.
Q. Can you
work from a digital file?
A. I do prefer actual
phototgraphs but will accept large
digital
files that have not been downsized and compressed for the
internet.
Q. Can
more than one subject be in the painting?
A. Yes, I can do multiple subject
paintings. These require
more planing
and time to complete, of course.
Q. Am
I able to specify a background or setting I would like my pet in?
A. In most case I am able to do
this, it all depends on
what photos
you have and their quality.
Q. Can
I select my own frame?
A. Yes, you are welcome to frame
your painting yourself but
keep
in mind the frame should be a background to the painting, not clash
with
it or overpower it. A frame makes or breaks a painting. You are welcome
to use my experienced eye to frame it for you, if you like.
Q. How
does a long distance commission work and what is the procedure for
ordering
and paying for a commission?
A. Once we make contact, you
can send me your photo(s) for
consideration.
Photos can be sent through the net, but if I go ahead with the
painting,
I do require the actual photographs to work from. They allow me to see
the fine detail and correct coloring. Once size and composition details
are decided, I will give you the cost of the commission, excluding
framing
and shipping. One third of this price is required before I start the
work.
When it is finished to my satisfaction, I will photograph it and set it
up on my server for you to see. Final revisions can be made here, if
needed.
These services are included in the commission cost. If you are fully
pleased
with it, you send the balance owed, and once I receive that, I will
ship
your painting.
