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I would love to paint your landscape, seascape,
cityscape, or pet's portrait!
If you are wondering how the
commission process works, read on...
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Can you paint a scene from a photograph?
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Yes, as long as the photograph is clear, in focus, good quality, and at least
4" x 6".
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What kind of photographs will make the best painting?
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Photographs taken with a 35mm camera are usually very good. I am looking for
visual information, so the best photos to work from are taken on a sunny day
when the sun in low in the sky and shadows are long (early in the morning or
late in the afternoon). I can also paint from slides. Whether you have
photos or slides, please send me only copies of your original materials. I do
not work from copyrighted material, such as calendar or magazine pictures.
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What is the smallest landscape you paint?
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9" x 12"
(23 x 31 cm) is the smallest image size I paint for simple landscapes;
the largest landscape I have painted is over 5 feet (154 cm) long.
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How long does it take to finish my landscape?
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Every painting is different, but it roughly takes 4 - 6 weeks, depending upon
how many other commissions are before yours, and how large and complex your
particular painting is.
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How does the commission process work?
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Send me the
following: COPIES OF THE PHOTOS of your scene (the more photos I have, the
better); YOUR NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS so that I can contact you after I review the material you send; and
THE APPROXIMATE SIZE you would like the painting to be.
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I will contact you
via e-mail after I review your material.
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Upon your
consent, a Commission Agreement
with an estimate and a written description of your future painting will be sent
to your mailing address.
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Once I receive
your signed
and completed Agreement with deposit, the painting may begin. I will send or
e-mail you a rough black and white sketch of what I propose to paint, for
your review and approval. Before your
painting is finished, I will also send you an image of the painting-in-progress for your
review and any minor adjustments.
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Once the
painting is completed, I will ship the painting to you. If you are local,
you may pick it up at
my studio. Your photographic materials are returned to you with the finished
painting, along with a signed Certificate of Authenticity for your painting.
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You enjoy
your one-of-a-kind painting for many years to come!
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