COMMISSION A STUDY of a Creature of your Affection (PET PORTRAIT)

WHAT? I will perform a study of the creature of your choosing—a cat, a dog, a bird, or a snail you met on the street, a lizard who talked to you, your favorite bee, etc. etc.

HOW? You provide me with reference photos after placing your order. I provide you a completed study. Beyond your reference photos, I will take full creative control. So you can sit back, relax and imagine the possibilities. Email me your reference photos at [email protected]

OK, CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME SPECIFICS? You will receive a small original unframed painting/drawing on 100% cotton archival Arches watercolor paper. The size of the finished artwork will be between 7"x10” and 12”x16”—something you can hold in your hands. How nice! The media of the study will be watercolor and/or gouache and/or pencil.

I’M IN. WHEN? You can expect to receive your study in two to eight weeks after I receive your reference photos. If you have a deadline (like is this a birthday present?) then send me an email at [email protected] to make sure I can complete the study in time.

OK. WHAT DO I DO? After placing your order, email your references photos to [email protected]. Email as many reference photos as you like—the more photos the better—but please send all photos in one single email. See photo tips below.

PHOTO TIPS? The best reference photos are well lit and tend to be taken near eye level of the creature featured. Bonus points for photos which include the whole body. Star points for action shots. Jumping pics can be fun, too. Pics that show the intelligence of the creature are excellent. Photos of their pretty eyes are wonderful. Send as many photos as you like. The more the better.

THE FINE PRINT. The low price point of this commissioned study, which was set to be affordable, necessitates that I take full creative control, and that we don't dally with discussion or several emails. Rather I'll just jump in and we both get to see what emerges—like a toy vending machine, but obviously so much better. Copyright of the final image will remain with me, and I reserve the right to make any reproductions of the image. I ask that you do not make reproductions of the image. Though sharing photos on social media and tagging me is more than welcome and appreciated. Please do spread the word!

I look forward to meeting the creature(s) of your affection!

Heart,
Claire

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P. P. S. If you need to pay for this installments, let me know, I'm open to it! Email me at [email protected].

P. P. P. S. CAN I TIP? Tips are of course welcome, but not expected. If you would like to tip, send it via Venmo to @Claire-Taylor-Art (last four digit of my cell are 1251).

P. P. P. P. S. SOMETHING ELSE? If you are looking for a commission which involves more of your input and/or you require usage rights, I do those, too! But on a case-by-case basis. Email me at [email protected] to inquire.

***If you live in Marin County, CA and would like to arrange a local pick-up in Fairfax, CA enter discount code: IMLOCAL at checkout to waive the shipping & handling fee.***