How to commission a drawing...
I can draw you, your child, grandchild, parent(s), grandparent(s), any person, pet, or any animal you choose. I can also draw your home or a particular landscape you like. I can draw most subjects as long as I have a GOOD QUALITY photograph to work from. I can't stress enough how important that is. If you want a really good drawing then please provide me with the best quality photo you have for me work from. I have to be able to clearly see the eyes and all the details of the face and hair/fur in order to make the BEST drawing possible for you. If I can't see it, I can't draw it. I am more than happy to help you out on this if you need some help in picking out a good reference photo.
If you have something you want me to draw, please contact me on my CONTACT page and let me know what you are interested in. Or, you can message me on my Facebook page by clicking on the social link on the top right of this page. You can also email me and send your pictures to jeri@jeritimmermanart.com. I usually like to have more than one high resolution photograph, and as many as you can provide, in order to decide which picture will work best for a drawing.
The most interesting portraits are not the straight forward, posed positions. A child laughing, or doing something cute, or something that really accentuates the eyes, makes a portrait really come to life. I focus on the eyes, so anytime I get a photograph that shows the eyes well, I get excited to start drawing! Also, having some shadowing in the subject makes the portrait more interesting. Sometimes I will take parts of a couple of different photographs to incorporate into one drawing.
I use the best artist quality pencils and paper to do my drawings. The colored pencils I use have rich color pigment and high lightfastness. When completed, I spray a UV archival matte varnish over the artwork to protect it from fading, dirt, moisture, and discoloration. I place the artwork inside a plastic sleeve before mailing. With proper care, the artwork will last a lifetime.
I have satisfied customers all across the U.S.A. and Europe who have one of a kind, original artwork from me. Take a look at some of my commissions at the bottom of the page.
You may contact me on my CONTACT page if you are interested.
PRICES FOR GRAPHITE DRAWING
These prices are for one subject, with a plain background. To add an additional subject, such as a person or pet, add 1/2 the price to the total. For instance, two children in the same drawing would increase the price of an 8x10 to $225, and so on. If you want a background, or a more detailed drawing that involves more than the head and shoulders, or provide a less than ideal photo to work from, I will adjust the price once I determine the amount of work/time that would be involved. I have the right to not accept a commission if a suitable photo cannot be provided.
ALL of the prices below are starting prices...
8x10.....$150
9x12.....$170
11x14...$200
Additional sizes and prices available upon request.
(PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT ACCEPTING COLOR PENCIL COMMISSIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
PRICES FOR COLOR PENCIL DRAWING
These prices are for one subject, with a plain background. To add an additional subject, such as a person or pet, add 1/2 the price to the total. For instance, two children in the same drawing would increase the price of an 8x10 to $270, and so on. If you want a background, or a more detailed drawing that involves more than the head and shoulders, or provide a less than ideal photo to work from, I will adjust the price once I determine the amount of work/time that would be involved. I have the right to not accept a commission if a suitable photo cannot be provided.
ALL of the prices below are starting prices...
8x10......$180
9X12......$210
11X14....$240
Additional sizes and prices available upon request.
For more than two subjects in a drawing, please contact me for prices. Anyone who commissions me to do more than one drawing will receive 5% off on the total order. Both must be commissioned at the same time. Returning customers will receive 10% off on their next commission. For house, building, or landscape drawing, please inquire about pricing. The price will be determined once I see what it is I am drawing and the amount of time/work involved.
Once we decide upon a drawing, and you give the go-ahead, it will be queued and started soon. I will email you a photo of the drawing when it is nearly finished. You can request any changes you want made at that time. Once you are completely satisfied, I ask that you send full payment by check or PayPal. I will mail the completed drawing once payment is received. It will come to you in a plastic sleeve, placed inside a protective mailer. Please note that your finished artwork is licensed solely for your personal use and not for any commercial purposes unless otherwise agreed upon.
POSTAGE AND HANDLING FEES - $15 inside the U.S. (For drawings on paper)
I do offer an occasional sale. Please inquire about my next sale! It will be advertised on my website or Facebook page. To view my Facebook page, just click on the social link on the top right of any page.
If you see anything on my website that you would like to purchase, please contact me on my CONTACT page. Thank you for taking a look!
A few of my commissions below...
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