COMMISSION REQUESTS
CONSIDER YOUR BUDGET AND WALL SPACE TO DETERMINE WHICH SIZE AND MEDIUM YOU WOULD LIKE.
FOR PORTRAITS, CHOOSE A SUITABLE REFERENCE PHOTO BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
Review examples of commissioned pieces. (realism, stylized, or custom).
READ THROUGH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND FAQ.
FILL OUT THE COMMISSION REQUEST FORM WHEN YOU ARE READY TO COMMIT.
SIZES AND PRICING
ACRYLIC | SINGLE SUBJECT (CAD):
YOUR PIECE IS PAINTED IN ACRYLIC ON WRAPPED CANVAS. THE DEPTH OF THE CANVAS IS typically 1.5 INCHES, SO YOU CAN HANG THE PIECE OR IT CAN STAND ON SHELVING. EACH PAINTING IS VARNISHED UPON COMPLETION TO PROTECT IT.
THE SIDES OF THE PAINTING are finished in GOLD LEAF. If you would like the sides of your painting to be fully painted or detailed, or if you would like your piece a different size, please specify this in the commission request form. The background can also be requested to be detailed (as shown in the portrait above). Please refer to the acrylic style examples button below for visual references.
4” X 4” MINI PORTRAIT - $75
5” X 7” OR 6” X 6” SMALL PORTRAIT - $150
8” X 8” MEDIUM PORTRAIT - $200
8” X 10” OR 10” X 10” STANDARD PORTRAIT - $250
12” X 12” LARGE PORTRAIT - $400
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE A DETAILED BACKGROUND OR AN ADDITIONAL SUBJECT, A FEE OF 20% CAD WILL BE ADDED TO THE ABOVE PRICE.
WATERCOLOUR | SINGLE SUBJECT (CAD):
YOUR PIECE IS PAINTED WITH WATERCOLOUR ON STANDARD WATERCOLOUR PAPER. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS CAN BE USED UPON REQUEST. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THE PIECE PAINTED ON 100% COLD PRESSED COTTON PAPER, PLEASE BE AWARE THE PRICE will BE ADJUSTED BASED ON MATERIAL COSTS. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO HAVE A DETAILED BACKGROUND, ABSTRACT BACKGROUND, OR NO BACKGROUND.
5” X 7” SMALL PORTRAIT - $125
8” x 10” MEDIUM PORTRAIT - $175
9” x 12” standard portrait - $225
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE A DETAILED BACKGROUND OR AN ADDITIONAL SUBJECT, A FEE OF 20% CAD WILL BE ADDED TO THE ABOVE PRICE.
Additional information:
STYLE: PORTRAITS CAN BE REALISTIC, STYLIZED, OR CUSTOM.
TIMEFRAME: THE ESTIMATED TURNAROUND TIME WILL DEPEND ON SIZE AND COMPLEXITY.
SHIPPING: PRICING ABOVE DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING.
CUSTOM REQUESTS: MULTIPLE SUBJECTS AND OR DETAILED BACKGROUNDS WILL OCUR An aDDITIONAL COST. SHOULD YOU PREFER ARTWORK OTHER THAN WHAT IS OFFERED ABOVE, REQUESTS MAY BE ACCOMMODATED BY THE ARTIST FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE.
Additional policies: COMMISSIONED ARTWORK IS SHARED ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA AND ADDED TO MY PORTFOLIO. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO OPT OUT OF THIS DUE TO PRIVACY OR GIFTING PURPOSES, PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER.
FOR SHIPPING AND INSURANCE INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO THE FAQ. THIS COST WILL BE ADDED TO THE PRICE OF THE PORTRAIT. AN ESTIMATE WILL BE GIVEN PRIOR TO PAYMENT. SHIPPING IS CURRENTLY WITHIN CANADA ONLY.
Digital | single subject (cad):
Digital commissions are sent via email in a png format and 300 dpi resolution. If you would like to request a tattoo design, please refer to the tattoo ticket and policy page FOR MORE INFORMATION. THE PRICES BELOW ARE FOR PRINTABLE PORTRAITS, LOGO DESIGNS, CHARACTER DISIGN REQUESTS ETC. PLEASE REFER TO THE DIGITAL portraits or DESIGNs EXAMPLE BUTTON FOR REFERENCES.
SIMPLE PORTRAIT OR DESIGN - $65
DETAILED PORTRAIT OR DESIGN - $125
DETAILED PORTRAIT OR DESIGN WITH COMPLETED BACKGROUND - $165
Please note:
TIMEFRAME: THE ESTIMATED TURNAROUND TIME WILL DEPEND ON THE COMPLEXITY.
SHIPPING: DIGITAL DESIGNS CAN BE PURCHASED INTERNATIONALLY AS THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT.
CUSTOM REQUESTS: MULTIPLE SUBJECTS MAY INCUR ADDITIONAL COSTS SHOULD YOU PREFER ARTWORK OTHER THAN WHAT IS OFFERED ABOVE.
Background and other details
CONSIDER WHAT WOULD ENHANCE YOUR SUBJECT MATTERS COLOURING. FOR EXAMPLE: TANS, BROWNS, AND REDS WOULD GO WELL WITH BLUE OR GREEN. FOR BLACK, WHITE AND GREY COLOURING, CONSIDER COMPLEMENTING THEIR EYE COLOUR WITH PURPLES, BLUES, OR GREENS. If you have a specific colour PALETTE in mind, please specify this.
ADDITIONALLY, CONSIDER WHETHER OR NOT TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC ITEMS (EXAMPLE: COLLARS, TOYS, ATTIRE). THESE SPECIFICS WILL LIKELY MATTER TO YOU, SO YOU’LL WANT TO EXAMINE WHAT IS OR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE piece YOU CHOOSE.
Reference photo guidlines
FOR PORTRAITS, THE BETTER THE QUALITY OF YOUR REFERENCE PHOTO, THE HAPPIER YOU WILL BE WITH THE END RESULT. LIGHTING, CLARITY, POSITIONING, AND DISTANCE ARE IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR A PORTRAIT. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
FOCUS: CHOOSE A PHOTO THAT OFFERS A CLEAN, CLEAR, AND CLOSE-UP REPRESENTATION. THE ENTIRE FACE SHOULD BE IN FOCUS AND LARGE ENOUGH TO SEE WELL.
ANGLE: CONSIDER BEING AT EYE LEVEL. IMAGES LOOKING DOWN OR ONTOP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER may not be suitable.
LIGHTING: AVOID PHOTOS WITH DARK SHADOWS. THE ARTIST NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE DETAILS WITHIN ANY DARKER PARTS OF THE FACE. IF YOU CAN, PHOTOGRAPH OUTDOORS IN SUNLIGHT. IF YOU’RE TAKING A PHOTO INDOORS, TURN ON THE LIGHTS.
RESOLUTION AND DISTANCE: YOUR PHOTO DOES NOT HAVE TO BE LARGE TO BE A GOOD REFERENCE PHOTO, BUT SHOULD BE OF DECENT RESOLUTION. A PHOTO WITH 75 DPI SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED. A PHOTO OF 300 DPI IS RECOMMENDED.
EXPRESSION: CONSIDER THE EXPRESSION OF THE SUBJECT MATTER. DOES IT CAPTURE THEIR PERSONALITY?
KEEP IN MIND THAT PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THIS PURPOSE DUE TO COPYRIGHT PROTECTION. YOU SHOULD BE THE PHOTOGRAPHER.
How to order
In order to book your painting OR DIGITAL DESIGN, i accept a non-refundable 50% deposit. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE A SKETCH PRIOR TO COLOURING, PLEASE SPECIFY THIS IN THE COMMISSION REQUEST FORM. I CAN MAKE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS IF NEEDED. I then work on your pIECE and once it’s ready to be viewed, i will send you photos of the piece to ensure you’re happy with the finished product. Payments are taken through paypal, but if you do not have an account a payment request can be sent via email.
Once the remaining 50% balance is paid, i will then package your painting securely and send it to you via canada post, ups, or your PREFERRED COURIER.