Q: How long does it take to have a portrait made?
A:
I have a 1-2 month waiting list but can usually meet a special
occasion deadline. If it is not possible to make a portrait for a
specific date, I recommend clients purchase a gift certificate to
present in its place.
Q: Do you take credit cards?
A:
Yes. I am equipped to take credit cards through the Art Explosion
Studios Office , however most of my clients pay by personal check.
Q: How do you decide on a color scheme?
A:
I ask clients to inform me of their preferred colors and with that
information in mind, I choose the palette which best represents
their particular pet.
Q: How can I order a pet portrait?
A: Ordering a pet portrait is a four step process:
Guidelines for Commissions:
1. Information
Please email the following information to badfishstudios@yahoo.com:
What size? (Please refer to my Pricing Page for sizing info)
Is the portrait a gift? Is it due by a certain date?
Do you have any colors I should keep in mind when mixing the palette?
2. Confirmation
Once I
receive your information I will confirm the price for the portrait
plus shipping, and the date by which the painting will be delivered.
3. Photos & Payment
Full
payment is required in advance. When I receive your payment and
photographs, I confer with you about which photo to use as the
primary model for the portrait and send you a receipt containing the
details of the commissioned portrait, including the due date.
4. Satisfaction Guarantee
Before
completion of your portrait I will send you j pegs for your approval.
You are welcome to suggest minor changes until you are satisfied. Once
you approve your painting, I ship the finished portrait to you for
delivery confirmation on or before the due date. PHOTO TIPS
Usually the best photograph for a portrait is the most simple.
Camera should be lowered to dogs level
Photograph outside
Keep the background simple and uncluttered
Enlist a friend to wave a toy behind you to hold your pets attention, looking up at you
Look critically at your images: choose those which show your pets unique character.
Make sure the eyes are clearly defined: most of the spirit is carried in the eyes.
Send me as many photos or jpegs as you like as long as they are fairly close-up, a lot of detail in the face.
For full body portraits, send photos that show the entire body.
A good rule of thumb is the pet should take up at least 2/3rd of the picture frame
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