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Sue
Linton
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Commissioning an Artwork
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What's involved in commissioning a painting? When you decide to commission a painting contact me to talk about your needs . You can email me your favourite photo's if you have any so I can tell you if they will be suitable to paint from. Send them through unreduced / at best quality so I can see if they will enlarge adequately without becoming blurry. If you have a lot it is probably best to copy them to a CD and mail them to me. Email me & I'll send you an address. I generally have bookings for several months ahead so it is advisable to book early especially if you need the painting by a particular date. Commissions are usually scheduled on a first come , first in basis , so please plan ahead if you have a special date in mind. It is still worth contacting me as occasionally I get held up having to wait on photographs for commissions so I may be able to fit yours in . Once you are booked in you can decide on options at leisure knowing your painting will be ready when you need it.
I only work from the one chosen photo of each pet. (I can add a group of pets together from individual photos). You can email me your photos at any time, send them at the highest resolution possible, or mail them to me as prints or on a CD. Please keep copies in case they go astray in the mail - rare , but it does happen. All photos are returned – click here to see the type of photo that are best for portraits
Mock-ups to help you visualise the final painting
If you decide to change the concept of a painting part of the way through the process there may be a fee involved to cover the time for work already done. i.e - If you originally decide to do a painting of animals in a complex painting - animals in a setting or several animals put together from different photos where mockup photos need to be done but then decide to get a simple one pet painting done.
Sketch Once you decide on the concept I prepare a sketch which I will email to you . If you require any changes they can be made here. Painting Once the sketch is approved your commission begins. You will receive a photo of the finished work by email. Minor changes can be made at this stage. I pride myself on providing quality unique paintings .Because I consult with you at each stage my process ensures that you can relax , knowing that your input helps achieve a great painting that you'll love. If you don't want to be involved in the process and just want me to go ahead that's ok too. Framing option I offer the option of quality framing so that you receive your painting ready to be hung. I can email a mockup of a suggested frame about the same time as I send a photo of the finished work. Size and Medium Options I have standard sizes to help with pricing . Small size- 20 x 25cms ( 8 x 10" ) to large - 60 x 70 cms ( 24 x 28 " ). This is the image size - so the painting will be larger than this when framed. Other sizes available on request. Smallest size 20 x 25 cms suits single head portrait only. Full body paintings are more suited to larger works , especially with groups of pets. I work in Pastel or Oil paint. Guarantee If you are not thrilled with your painting and changes can't be made so you are - you don't have to pay for it. Although in the 12 years I have been painting pets everyone has been thrilled with their painting I offer this guarantee to ensure you can have peace of mind knowing that when you commission a painting you will be happy with the result or you will not be out of pocket. How long will it take? My traditional paintings take time as they are a unique and quality work .They are not mass produced. Each painting takes from several weeks to a month depending on size, medium and complexity and as I do quality work I am usually booked out several months in advance. So please plan ahead a few months. If you need a small painting for a special event please contact me as sometimes I can fit one in. Christmas Bookings are taken at any time and by September I am often booked out. Cost Price depends on the size , medium, how many animals are involved ,whether you have head only or full bodies, background options and whether you want the work framed or unframed. It is best to discuss your requirements with me so I can best tailor a painting choice to suit your needs. Prices start from $275. Booking in A deposit of 30% will schedule you in so you can relax knowing your painting will be ready when needed. The balance is payable when you are happy with your finished painting. Delivery can be arranged with freight extra. Commission Payment Cheque , money order or direct deposit into my account . Summary You can commission a painting and relax knowing you can the choice of having input or you can leave it up to me and that you will be happy with your painting or not out of pocket. I hope I have covered all your questions please contact me if you need any more information. Hope to hear from you soon. Phone
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