| How long will my portrait take to complete? |
| Usually, I aim to send the painting within 4 weeks but a completion date will be agreed at the point of commission. |
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| What is the most suitable kind of photo and how should I send it? |
| The best photo is one that is sharp and shows the details clearly. It should be one that for you, best describes the subject. Remember, the photo you choose will be my only reference of the subject or subjects. If it is of good quality and if you feel it represents a good likeness, then it will be fine. If you are going to take a photo especially for the portrait then my advice is to use natural light or good interior/artificial light rather than flashlight. Flashlight can flatten the image and often reduce the detail. In short, the better the photo, the more visual information I have to work with. |
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| Does it have to be a digital image? |
| Not at all. If you are sending a print then ideally, it should be at least 4 inches by 6 inches. My mail address can be found on the contact page. If it is a digital image then it should be a jpeg and be at least 2MB or 300dpi at photo size (about 6"x4"). |
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| Can you alter the background? |
| Yes, very often the background on a photo is distracting and generally portraits benefit from a fairly neutral ground. If you have a certain simple background in mind however, I am quite happy to discuss the possibility of painting that too. |
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| Can I send you a digital photo by email? |
| Yes, provided the photo is of a reasonably high resolution. |
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| What kind of paint do you use? |
| I paint in both oils and acrylics, each portrait is unique and lends itself to one medium or the other. |
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| Can my portrait be larger than the listed sizes? |
| Yes, but please bear in mind that your photo should be sharp and of good quality. Please contact me if you would like a quotation on a larger than listed size. The largest size stretched canvas I can accommodate in my studio is 36” x 60” (90cms x 150cms). |
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| How will the final portrait be sent? |
| All paintings will be very well protected and carefully bubble wrapped before being sent by courier. |
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How do I start the commissioning process? |
| Please call or contact me, let me know what size painting you’d like and we’ll take it from there! |
