Custom Portraits
About
Custom portraits are painted in acrylic on gallery quality stretched canvas and are ready for hanging (no frame required).
Painting portraits is something I truly love and I put much attention and care into your precious painting. Please visit the Portrait Gallery to see past work and visit the Welcome Page to read testimonials from previous clients.
Step 1
Choose your photo and canvas size
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Which memory would you like to capture in a one-of-a kind painting?
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Is this a painting for yourself or a gift for someone else?
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Think about the ideal size of the painting and where it will end up being presented/ hung.
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If you are having trouble choosing between photos or deciding on the canvas size, I'm happy to help with the process.
Step 2
Confirm price & timelines
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Price will depend on the content of the photo (ie. number of subjects) and the size of the canvas.
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Shipping charges may apply, depending on your location.
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See pricing guidelines below.
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Once all the above info is agreed upon, a 50% deposit is required.
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Payment options: E-transfer (standard method); Credit Card or PayPal (if preferred).
How it Works
Step 3
Provide approvals at key points of progress
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There are 3 key times that I will send you a progress photo for your approval:
1. Original layout/ mapping of the painting
2. Mid-way
3. Final approval
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If you prefer for the process to be a surprise, no problem! I simply provide the approvals as an option to be sure you are as happy as possible with your painting.
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Note: at the more progressed stages, less changes will be possible. It will be for minor revisions at that point.
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I will not share any photos of your portrait on social media or this website without your permission.
Step 4
Upon final approval & payment, receive your portrait!
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Great news! You've approved the final version of your portrait and soon you will have your painting!
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The remaining 50% of the payment is made.
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Delivery (or pick-up) arrangements are finalized.
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Pick-up location would be downtown Toronto (ie. near Dundas Square/ Eaton Centre).
Pricing / Canvas Sizes
The samples below will give you an idea of what to expect regarding pricing for acrylic portraits. Please contact me for a free consultation to discuss your vision. This way we can determine which canvas size will best suit the subject matter, your plans for where you will hang it, and any other details that will make this a most precious gift to yourself or a loved one.
A few notes:
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The main price is based on one subject (ie. person or pet).
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Depth of canvases can range from 0.75" (smaller canvases) to 1.75" (larger canvases).
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No taxes will be added to these prices.
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Shipping charges may apply depending on your location (this will be confirmed before you make any payment).
Cancellation Policy
Paintings
Once the 50% deposit has been made, you have 48 hours to cancel and receive a full refund.
Concept Sketches
Concept sketches are to be paid in full upon agreement of commission details (see Step 2). There are no refunds for concept sketches.
Note: A concept sketch is only required if you are asking for elements outside of the original photo, asking to revise the photo, or do not have a photo and have a vision you'd like to collaborate on. The price of the sketch will be determined by the extent of the above factors. Once the concept sketch is made and you approve, I proceed with the painting.