Commissioning A Portrait

 

I look forward to working with you to create a piece of art that you will enjoy for years to come. Please contact me via email on gawells@use.startmail.com with your requirements. 

 

I create portraits in a variety of mediums such as coloured pencil, pastels, and graphite.  I use only high quality art supplies with the best lightfastness ratings and only heavy weight acid-free papers with excellent archival qualities.

 

 

Prices:

Upon my acceptance of your commission I will require payment of a 50% deposit with the balance due on completion, before shipping. Deposits are non refundable except in the unlikely case where I have to cancel your portrait, whereby I will refund your deposit in full.

 

Base prices for my portraits are listed below. These prices are the same regardless of the medium that we agree upon.  I would be happy to quote on other sizes and shapes, however I will not accept a commission for pieces smaller than 11"x14" due to the amount of detail in my portraits.    

 

Sizes are based on drawing size, not paper size. Your portrait will be within the paper area to allow a margin of paper around the edge for framing.     

Prices are based on portraits with one head and shoulders in the portrait. 

I charge an additional 25% of the base price for each additional person or animal to be included in the portrait.  

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Standard packaging and postage is included for the USA. Framing and a 6% sales tax are not included. 

               

11" x 14"   $1100

16" x 20"     $1600

18" x 24"    $2000

24" x 30"    $2600

24" x 36"    $3200

 

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Source Photos:

I ask for good quality, clear photographs with high resolution. Digital is preferred but I will be happy to work with hard copies.

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My style is very detailed and based on realism, I will be very honest with you if I do not believe it will be possible for me to work with a photo you provide. 

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Postage:

All the prices above include packaging & standard shipping within the USA. 

All portraits are carefully packaged to insure your portrait will reach you in perfect condition.

 

 

Contact me:

Email me on gawells@use.startmail.com if you'd like to discuss having a portrait of any of your favourite people or pets.

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My mailing address is: 

P.O. Box 355

Munfordville, KY 42765

USA

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