The first thing you need to do is check out your box or album for photos you love to see if you already have a photo appropriate for portraiture. Second, after you find a  photo   (3 or 4 are great), check out my Photography Tips page to be  sure it fits with the criterion I need  to produce your beautiful drawing.  Print out that page if necessary.    These tips are very important.

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  What is your turnaround time for custom drawings?
      (how to acquire custom drawings)

1. Your photo must be approved for artwork reference by the artist.  Photos are generally sent by e-mail.  Approval takes about a day.

2. You will be asked to fill out an order form sent to you by e-mail and once received you will be sent a request for funds based on your order form. This generally takes about a day assuming you are paying by PayPal.

3. Once the funds are received, the drawing begins which takes about 3 to 4 days to complete. Large pieces and landscape/home drawings take longer.

4. You will be sent a proof of the drawing by e-mail  (and imprinted items if applicable). This usually takes about 1 day.

5.  Once the proof is approved, your order ships and unless instructed otherwise, will ship USPS INSURED, 3 day air. You will receive by e-mail a tracking number, date, & time of your shipment.

The entire process from the time we receive a photo to approve until you have an order in your hands is around 10 days. If there is a backlog when you contact us we will notify you of the approximate time we can start your order and you may be asked to pay a deposit to hold your place in line.

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How will the custom drawing be delivered?

All portrait drawings and custom imprinted items are delivered USPS INSURED. 

Custom drawings arrive wedged between two pieces of acid free foam core board. The foam core boards with drawing are taped in two places ONLY, for easy viewing, and they are poly bagged for protection.  The foam core drawing package is shipped between two corrugated flats. 

You will receive instructions and tips on the framing and care of your original artwork.

Your original reference photo arrives in a separate envelope within the package, if applicable.

We take the utmost care in the handling of your custom drawing orders. 
Your satisfaction is our main goal.

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Can I order custom portrait drawings for imprinting on invitations?

Yes.  You can order custom portrait drawings to be imprinted on party invitations, personalized note cards, holiday cards, etc..  See our price list page to see just how easy it is to order a custom drawing imprinted on your unique party invitations.    

You will love the rich tones and fully developed values in these drawings which make them perfect for imprinting special party or wedding invitations. They are not quick sketches, but rather photo-realistic renditions of the subject.  Pencil drawings can include those of people, pets, & homes drawn from your reference photo.  See photo tips here.

Choose from 3 color styles; graphite, color, or sepia.

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What are your framing & art care tips for custom drawings?

·   Acid free materials:
Be sure that all materials behind framing glass or plexi-glass are acid free. This should include the backer, the tape holding the artwork to the backer, the mats, and the surface the artwork was created on.

·   Matting or spacers:
Always use mats or spacers when framing. This insures that air circulates in and around the artwork. The glass of a frame should never sit directly on the art's surface.

·   Avoid direct UV light:
Don't hang any artwork in direct sunlight. UV rays will kill the artwork in fairly short order. UV destroys just about everything over time, but reduced exposure greatly increases the life of your artwork.

·   Atmospheric conditions:
Hang your fine art in a spot that you would be comfortable in such as dry, cool, circulated areas. If moving across country, keep fine art in a safe, dry, cool (not too cold or too hot) area and remember, if you are comfortable in your surroundings, the artwork will be, also.

·   Cleaning fine art framing:
When cleaning your fine art that is framed and hanging; always spray cleansers on a cloth, not directly on the glass of the framed artwork. Moisture can get between the glass and the art and ruin it. Also, know that if you frame with plexi-glass, you can't use any cleaner. It has to be usable on plexi-glass or you can ruin it in a big hurry. Read labels on all cleansers carefully before use.

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