COMMISSIONS
Beautiful portraits and bespoke creations
I am pleased to be able to offer a limited number of commissions each month.
Contact me for a no-fuss, no-obligation chat about the process, the availability and the costs.
PRICES 2024
Coloured Pencil Originals
A full quotation will be given after more detailed discussion of your requirements.
Sizes relate to the paper. The actual drawing will be smaller within these measurements.
SIZES & PRICES
Instalment plans accepted.
SMALLEST
5 x 7 " / 6 x 6 square / A5
One subject
£200
SMALL
8 x 10 " / 8 x 8 square
One subject
£300
STANDARD
9 x 12 " / 10 x 10 square / A4
One subject
Two subjects
£400
£550
LARGE
12 X 16 " / 12 x 12 square / A3
One subject
Two subjects
Three subjects
£550
£750
£900
LARGEST
16 X 20 " / 16 X 16 square
One subject
Two subjects
+£200 per additional subject
£750
£950
REFERENCE PHOTOGRAPHS
For most commissions I will work from your photographs. Here are a few important things that I need to be able to work from a photo.
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LIGHT- ensure the subject is well-lit, preferably with natural daylight. A good test is in the eyes; can you see their colour? Do they have a reflection? If not, its likely too dark.
POSE - The subject must be large in the frame or it will pixelate when I zoom in. An unusual angle, or interesting expression will make for a unique portrait. Pick one that suits their character.
QUALITY - Your photo MUST be in focus and taken with a decent camera. Modern mobile phones are usually fine. Clean the lens before taking a phone photo, it makes a big difference.
DOWNLOADS - don't download a photo from social media sites as they squash the original file size and I cant zoom in for details. Better to find the original if you still have it.
COPYRIGHT - Only send photos you have taken yourself, unless you get permission from the photographer to use them.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read this before booking
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You have looked at my gallery, or my previous work and understand that the style and quality of your artwork will be similar.
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You agree to pay 50% of the artwork costs at the time of booking.
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You understand that changing the details agreed for your commission may result in additional work and costs which you must pay for.
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You agree to pay the balance of the cost before I begin work, and within 7 days of request.
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You understand that the unless specified, the quotation does not include framing.
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All rights to the produced artwork belong to me and do not transfer upon payment. You may not reproduce the artwork for any purpose without written permission from me.
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I maintain the right to use any photographs of the artwork or its creation for marketing purposes.
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Your details will be retained for future monitoring purposes solely related to Helen Carter Artist. (you can opt out).