Custom Artwork Faq

custom portrait of two dogs

Vinnie and Ruby

IMAGE CREATION I translate my experience working in different artistic media into the digital realm to create a unique piece of art for you. I collaborate with you during the image creation stage to ensure the imagery meets your approval. The finished artwork is a one-of-a-kind creation on canvas that I am sure you will love!

PROCESS The entire image creation process is digital. If you have printed photographs to use, they will be scanned and returned to you. When the image creation stage is completed and approved, the image is transferred onto 10 oz primed 100% cotton artist canvas and hand-stretched onto wooden support bars. The edge of the canvas is finished with a matte black framer's tape. The artwork is then framed with a wood floater frame in your choice of colour -- black, dark brown or golden-pewter meets most client's needs. Other options are available upon request.

SIZE AND COST Prices start at $500 for 12x12 or 11x14 inch; $750 for 12x28 inch and $2000 for 24x36 inch artwork. Please contact me for a quote on other sizes. Price includes image creation, printing, stretching and framing. Taxes and delivery are additional.

COLOURS The colours in the composition will generally play off the colors in your original supplied photo(s). However, I can easily accommodate requests for other colours not in the original photo as accents throughout the portrait ("I'd like touches of orange in the background") or as dominant color themes ("I'd like the whole artwork to be in shades of green and yellow").

PHOTOS TO SEND Photos for portraits should capture the subject's personality, be sharply focused and be the main subject of the photo. Holiday or event photos can be a representative variety of your favorites. Digital photos should be between 3 and 5 mgs each for best results. You can email me your photos during the consultation stage. After viewing your photos, I will be in contact with you regarding the creative direction I propose for your artwork.

PAYMENT OPTIONS A 50% deposit is required at the time of ordering. The balance of the payment is due upon completion of the artwork. Payment by cash, cheque or credit card is accepted.

RETURN POLICY I offer a satisfaction guaranteed return policy. If you are not satisfied with your artwork, you may return it for a full refund less a 20% handling fee. You will be responsible for the return shipping and insurance charges. Copyright of the custom imagery remains with Verosimile.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please tell me anything else that you feel is important to the success of the artwork. I would be happy to discuss your ideas with you.