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- What type of paper do you use?
- What type pencils do you use?
- Can you use three separate pictures and make it into one portrait?
- I have a several pictures of my kids, but some of their clothes are casual, and some are dressy. Can you change this?
- What is a "Subject"?
- How much would it cost me to...?
- Can I make payments on my portrait?
- How long does it usually take you to draw one person?
- How long should I wait to receive my portrait after sending it in?
- Will my original pictures be returned with the portrait?
- I have a great picture of my daughter, but I wonder if you can edit out some of the background objects?
1.) The type of paper I use is Bienfang Bristol paper. It comes in 20 two ply sheets. This type of paper is much more durable than sketch paper as you may erase as much as you wish without damaging the paper. The sizes I use are as follows: 9" x 12", 11" x 14", 14" x 17", and 19" x 24.
2.) The types of pencils I use are as follows: Staedtler Lumograph HB to 8B, and Charcoal 3B. I occasionally use a black fabric marker to mark the pupils of the eyes and nostrils.
3.) Yes, these are the most common pictures that I have commissioned. It does not matter if one is, for example, 5" x 7" and the other is 8" x 10", I can match them up and make it look as if they are sitting in the same picture. One thing that really helps the picture look more realistic (when done this way) is to make sure the light source is coming from the same direction in each picture. (This way it does not look as if the light is coming from several different directions, resulting in a very unrealistic appearance).
4.) Yes. Just be sure to specify that this is what you want when sending the pictures to me.
5.) A 'subject' can be anything. A person, an animal, a car, a boat, etc. Whatever you want to put in your picture is a subject. (I will draw almost anything as long as photographs are provided).
6.) All prices are listed in Prices page. If you have a larger size needed, please contact me for pricing.
7.) Payments are available now either online or via snail mail. You may pay me with check, money order, or credit card. A 1/3 deposit is required beforehand, and the last two payments, that are due within the following two months.. When sending deposit, you MUST sign a piece of paper, or send an email agreeing to pay the rest after completion of portrait to be able to make payments. If you need help with this, please send an email to help@sketchesbybethany.net. I respond very quickly to email.
8.) It can take me anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months to complete a portrait, depending on the detail involved. :)
9.) I usually give an average time span of 4-6 weeks.
10.) YES! Definitely! Your original photos will be returned, along with your completed portrait.
11.) As long as you make sure to specify this in your letter, I can leave out pretty much anything.