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Portrait Commissions

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Thanks for your interest in a personalized portrait! Throughout this process, I appreciate your patience and your feedback as I try my best to create something meaningful for you.

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Guidelines (please review)

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Pricing: I’ve set a reduced rate of $25 for an individual portrait, with $5 for each extra person (e.g., $30 for a couple). Let me know if you have questions about pricing, since my goal is to make this art as accessible as possible.

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Timeline: My typical turn around time is 3-4 weeks from when I receive your request and materials. This depends on the number of active orders in my queue. I can do my best to be flexible — just let me know if you're facing a deadline.

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Materials: I use reference pictures to create a digital design. That being said, please send me 2+ of your favorite pictures and I’ll base the illustration off of that. (Clear, close-up photos help me get facial features as accurate as I can, and slightly-zoomed out shots are great inspiration for poses/clothing. Feel free to send a mix!)

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Size and color scheme: Let me how you’re planning on using the design (e.g., 5x7 Card, 8x10 print, phone wallpaper, etc.) so I can get the dimensions right. Please also pass along a desired color scheme (for background, clothes, etc.) if you have one in mind. If not, I’m happy to pick one for you! Lastly, if you have any lettering requests or background designs, please let me know. (I'll give you an updated quote for the commission fee if that's applicable.)

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Logistics: I’ll send you a draft of the piece through messenger/email when I have it. Feel free to send me your feedback at this time, which I’ll do my best to incorporate! I am typically able to respond to minor edits (swapping out colors, changing small features, etc.) without a problem. With larger or more complex modifications, this process becomes time consuming and so I ask that you consider adding a "tip" onto the commission fee.

 

I accept the payment through Facebook messenger and Venmo (@Holly-Durr). This can also be arranged through Etsy, so let me know if you'd prefer this (though there are additional charges). Once that’s all taken care of, I’ll share the finished files through Dropbox.

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Social Media: If you end up sharing the piece, I’ll ask that you tag my art account for credit (@penandprosody on Instagram and “Pen & Prosody” on Facebook). I also love seeing the finished pieces framed or displayed! If you prefer that I do not share the design on social media, let me know and I can keep it on the down low.

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Let me know if you have any questions at all! Contact me through Facebook Messenger ("Pen and Prosody") or email (penandprosody@gmail.com). Thanks for your support, and I look forward to creating something for you.

After you've read through the guidelines:

Contact me through or Facebook Messenger or email 
(penandprosody@gmail.com) with the following:

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  • Your timeline for the design

  • Your reference photos (2+)

  • Preferred design dimensions

  • Preferred color scheme

  • Additional notes

  • Any questions

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Thanks, and I look forward to creating something for you!

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