Current Availability:
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Christmas 2024: Availability will be announced soon!
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Types of Artworks
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Wedding Commissions (Polychromos & Watercolour)
People Portraits (Polychromos pencils)
Pet Portraits (Soft Pastels)
Landscapes (Watercolour, Acrylic or Oil)
Machinery & Buildings (Polychromos Pencils and Watercolours)
and more!
If you have something else in mind please do get in touch.
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How to Get in Touch
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Please note: there can be periods where demand is high but please get in touch with me and I will see what I can do for you.
EMAIL: ellensusanigoeart@gmail.com with your reference photos to get started.
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Turnaround Times
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If there is a specific date that you would like to have an artwork for, please check this date with me first.
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During normal periods:
Pastels, Polychromos pencils, watercolour or graphite pieces pieces on paper take 3-7 weeks for completion.
Acrylics on canvas 4-8 weeks
Oil paintings take considerably longer and because of drying time can often take anywhere from 6-8 months minimum.
During busy periods (Christmas and May/June):
Turnarouns times may vary.
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Payment
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Bookings are only secured by payment of a non-refundable 50% deposit.
In certain circumstances for larger projects I may adjust this % where I see fit.
Please note that by paying your 50% deposit you are in agreement that this is a non-refundable fee. Like many artists, I must be able to cover my costs and my time-thank you for your understanding.
Please note I do not accept "exposure" or "trades" for my artistic services or any form of "advertising as payment" under any circumstances.
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Reference Photo Tips
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The most important factor in commissioning a realistic drawing, painting human or pet portrait is the reference photo that I am to work from. The image(s) must be:
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Very high quality, or as high as possible.
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Should not be over or under exposed,
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Must not have any filters on them (cosmetic or otherwise) and
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Must be clear when zoomed in on.
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How to Take Good Photos
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It is best to use a DSLR camera as opposed to a mobile phone camera. (Camera phones are ok if it is one of a high spec).
Take photos of your animal outside in a natural light.
Try to get on your pets level (eye level) and make sure that the picture is fully in focus and there isn’t a ‘flash’ in their eyes.
Make sure you send the photos in their original format (don’t crop or edit the photos) as this can decrease the size and resolution of the image.
Send the images as an attachment
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Additional Details
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The decision is yours on what pose / look you want from your animal as you know that certain personality they have and what portrays them best. I can only work from what I am given so please bear in mind while I always strive to do my absolute best it is very difficult to work with lower quality images.
If you would like a specific background added to your piece you must let me know when booking as this will cost a little extra.
For all other pieces I add a generic background (for example with pastels there will be either 1 solid colour or a mix of 2 such as white and grey).
For pencil/people portraits there is no background added as standard unless specified when placing your order
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