HOW THE COMMISSION PROCESS WORKS

Your step-by-step guide on how to commission a piece of art.

Step 1: Pick your perfect size

The following prices are in United States Dollars.

Price range is average for that size. Actual quote could be higher or lower depending on what is desired and level of detail.  More people, detailed background, more realism means higher cost. More abstract, less detsils, no figures means lower cost.

Step 2 : Contact me to discuss

Please contact me with any questions you may have, or you can check out my FAQs page.

I am really looking forward to chatting with you about your special commission.

If you don’t receive a reply from me within 48 hours, be sure to check your junk mail. If there is no email from me, email me directly at howard.d.artist@gmail.com or a private message via Instagram or Facebook.

Step 3: Know Your Payment Options

• Pay using PayPal, Debit or Credit card, CashApp or Bank Transfer.

• A 50% deposit is required to get on the wait list.

• You can split the total into 6 monthly installments.

• Or pay in full upfront.

Please read my terms and conditions for more information on payment, returns and cancellations.

Step 4 : Choosing Your Perfect Photo

Now that you are on my waiting list you have some time to choose the perfect picture if you haven’t done so already. If you are doing a known person (Professional Athlete, Actor, Entertainer, etc) and would like me to choose the reference picture for you, just let me know and I will take care for you. Check out my photo guide to help you choose or email me as many pictures as you like and I can help you.

How to choose the perfect picture for your portrait commission:

When looking through your pictures and or finding one online of your favorite athlete, entertainer, wild life, family and pets, or if you are taking a new picture yourself, there are a few key things to consider:

1. Good Lighting – is your picture light enough to see your subject?

2. True colors – does the picture show the true colors of your subject?

3. Visible Details – does the picture show the details that are important for me to capture? 

4. A good distance from the camera – is your subject too far away and hard to see?

Capturing Personality

Try finding a photograph of your subject in action doing something they love to capture their personality. If they are known for dunking lets do a great dunk photo, QB are great pre throw. Any thing that captures and energetic vibe. You know your subject best, so just keep in mind their personality when trying to get that perfect reference photo!

Subjects That Have Passed Away

If you are looking at commissioning a portrait of a subject that has sadly passed away I understand you may have limited photos available, but please don't worry - send me as many photos as you can and we can work through them together. I will need to see photos of subjects that have passed before I accept your commission, so I can check if I can work from your photos.

Here For Advice

If you are having trouble choosing a reference picture of your subject then please feel free to send me a selection and we can discuss together which would be good for creating your custom portrait. Don't worry I am always happy to help and give you the very best advice that I can. I will always review and discuss your photos with you when ordering a commission. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need any more help, or if you wish to ask any questions. Feel free to send me as many photos as you like, with no obligation at all - my advice is always free.

Multiple subjects On One Page

If you would like a ‘family portrait’ drawn are a “team portrait” with many players altogether but can’t get a picture of them all together then don’t worry! With the right selection of photos, I will be able to draw them all together for you. The example below shows how I have painted a collage of KS/MO sports figures together from 10 separate photos. Or, you can have a more traditional style of a portrait with just head an neck poses. If you would like any of these options or need help choosing the right photo then please contact me and we can discuss the best picture selection together. Multiple subjects can effect the cost.

Step 7. Packing & Delivery

Once the portrait is packed and weighed you will then be invoiced for delivery and any remaining balance. Delivery can take 3 to 7 working days depending on your country and will be fully tracked with USPS or UPS.

Step 8. Leave A Review

The best part of my job is hearing from you! When you have safely received your portrait, let me know what you think!

The Extended Experience - Optional Step 9

For an additional $200 you can also receive:

✔ A fine art print of your commission art work. the print will be on 16in x 24in premium, acid free, gallery quality watercolor paper with archival grade inks to ensure that the print last for generations . This is the perfect addition if you want to gift the portrait to someone and retain the copy, or the other way around!

AND

✔ A white or black t-shirt with your artwork on it, from sizes S to XXXL. Why let your walls have all the fun. This wearable version of your art work makes a great gift as well.

Please let me know if you would like this addition to your commission.

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