Size, Price and Photo Requirement Page
PLEASE NOTE! I do not have any way for art purchases to be made from my site at this time. I like to speak with my clients, so that I can get to know more about the subject/s I will be drawing. Please email me and lets get started on your custom order! beforethebridge@gmail.com
Are you looking for a special gift for someone? Maybe someone you know is hard to shop for? A custom portrait could be just the thing you've been searching for!
Hand drawn/painted portraits make wonderful gifts. They capture a moment in time, that can always be cherished. Please see my price list below. I work from photos of your pets or family members. At least 5 photos are recommended, but not a must. I have a variety of options to choose from.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
beforethebridge@gmail.com
Texas state sales tax will be added at the time you are given your total. Shipping will be done after your order is complete, you approve and before it is mailed. I have a post office scale that I will be using to calculate exact shipping to your home.
Deposits have always been non-refundable and now the total of your order will be non-refundable. I am a very small business, I make just enough to pay my bills and put necessities on payment plans, much like you. I am always willing to work with your budget on anything I have available, all you need do is ask. I know that I provide a luxury service, no one NEEDS artwork to survive, but I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy what makes them happy. And for animal lovers I think there's no greater joy than seeing our babies in portrait form.
Deposits have always been non-refundable and now the total of your order will be non-refundable. I am a very small business, I make just enough to pay my bills and put necessities on payment plans, much like you. I am always willing to work with your budget on anything I have available, all you need do is ask. I know that I provide a luxury service, no one NEEDS artwork to survive, but I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy what makes them happy. And for animal lovers I think there's no greater joy than seeing our babies in portrait form.
My goal is to capture the personality of your beloved fur babies and family members. I will work closely with you to ensure that we are on the same page and that we are going in the right direction. It brings me no greater joy to know that my portraits bring happiness into the lives of others.
I also reserve the right to decline any work, based on quality of photos. They don't have to be the greatest photos, but if I feel that I cannot work with them, I will say so.
The name of your pet can be added for an extra $10.00 USD per name. This pertains to paper portraits, not ornaments.
The name of your pet can be added for an extra $10.00 USD per name. This pertains to paper portraits, not ornaments.
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Before we get to pricing, let's have a look at some examples of reference photos that make things a bit easier. Contrary to popular belief, we artists are not magicians. Most photo-realistic artists, such as myself, draw what we see. There are things that can be tweaked and added, but as a whole, a proper reference photo is key to getting the detailed portrait that you are expecting. There will always be exceptions and that is understandable. A lot of the portraits I do are memorials and there just isn't much that can be done about that. I am happy to look at all the photos you have and I will let you know if I cannot work with them, or that I will do the best I can, but it may not be as detailed as some of my other work.
Before we get to pricing, let's have a look at some examples of reference photos that make things a bit easier. Contrary to popular belief, we artists are not magicians. Most photo-realistic artists, such as myself, draw what we see. There are things that can be tweaked and added, but as a whole, a proper reference photo is key to getting the detailed portrait that you are expecting. There will always be exceptions and that is understandable. A lot of the portraits I do are memorials and there just isn't much that can be done about that. I am happy to look at all the photos you have and I will let you know if I cannot work with them, or that I will do the best I can, but it may not be as detailed as some of my other work.
Big Bob. Prints are available!
Colored Pencil Sizes and Prices
(PRICES INCREASED FOR 2022) Again, deposits are non-refundable! Prices listed below do not include tax and shipping cost. That will be added at the time of placing your order. Thank you!
4x6 $125.00 USD
5x7 $200.00 USD
6x8 $225.00 USD
8x10 $300.00 USD
Sizes over 8x10 are now discontinued for paper portraits. If you are ok with a larger portrait being done on a live edge wood slice, then please let me know and I will see I can work with your provided photos. Large paper portraits simply take too much time to complete and will now be reserved for art show competitions. I still have options to choose from and payment plans include all products.
(PRICES INCREASED FOR 2022) Again, deposits are non-refundable! Prices listed below do not include tax and shipping cost. That will be added at the time of placing your order. Thank you!
4x6 $125.00 USD
5x7 $200.00 USD
6x8 $225.00 USD
8x10 $300.00 USD
Sizes over 8x10 are now discontinued for paper portraits. If you are ok with a larger portrait being done on a live edge wood slice, then please let me know and I will see I can work with your provided photos. Large paper portraits simply take too much time to complete and will now be reserved for art show competitions. I still have options to choose from and payment plans include all products.
- Various sized wood slices
These wood slices are becoming more popular! They are prepped the same way as all the other wooden pieces and sprayed with a UV resistant varnish. These come in many different sizes and will be the same pricing as the corresponding PAPER portrait sizes. I will do my best to get as close to an exact size, though I usually like to go slightly larger. They come ready to hang, or can be displayed however you please! Tax and shipping will be added at the time of your order and shipping is a tad higher, since these are thick pieces of wood and do have some weight to them.
Ornaments
Ornaments are 3x4 inches in size. They are $30.00 USD, per ornament, plus tax. They are ready to hang and a flat rate fee of 7.00 USD for shipping. These little guys have become very popular, as they are inexpensive and fun! Ornament orders will be taken year round! Contact me today so we can get started on your own custom ornament!
Ornaments are 3x4 inches in size. They are $30.00 USD, per ornament, plus tax. They are ready to hang and a flat rate fee of 7.00 USD for shipping. These little guys have become very popular, as they are inexpensive and fun! Ornament orders will be taken year round! Contact me today so we can get started on your own custom ornament!
9 inch heart plaques
I have really fallen in love with these...there is plenty of room for 1 or 2 pets, with names. These are prepped the same as the other ornaments and varnished for protection and easy cleanup. They can be hung or placed on a stand, for display.
Cost for these awesome plaques is $85.00 USD, plus tax and 15.00 dollar shipping in the US.
I have really fallen in love with these...there is plenty of room for 1 or 2 pets, with names. These are prepped the same as the other ornaments and varnished for protection and easy cleanup. They can be hung or placed on a stand, for display.
Cost for these awesome plaques is $85.00 USD, plus tax and 15.00 dollar shipping in the US.
6 inch round ornaments
These are $45.00 USD a piece, plus tax and shipping is 7.00 dollars per order.
These are $45.00 USD a piece, plus tax and shipping is 7.00 dollars per order.