Wildlife Commissions
Reference
The client will have approval over the reference image used if desired. The artist must be able to find a copyright-free image of the chosen species from which to work. Copyrighted reference images may available for an additional licensing fee.
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Line Drawing
The client will have approval over the line drawing. Due to the nature of watercolors, once the line drawing has been approved, the position and anatomy of the subject cannot be changed.
Color Palette
The client may chose if they would like a natural or whimsical color palette, and they may specify if they have favorite or least favorite colors. They may also choose if they would like a white background, solid background, or color splash background.
Based on that information, the artist will provide the client with several color palette options from which to choose. Clients will have approval over the final color palette. Due to the nature of watercolors, once the color palette has been approved, it cannot be changed.
Commission Concept Approval
Commission concept approval indicates that the client has approved the line drawing and color palette, and the commission has been paid in full (see below). Once a commission has been approved, the artist will begin work on the final painting.
Payment
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Commissions are available on a first come, first serve basis. Requests will be responded to in the order that they are received. Commissions are only confirmed after payment is received.
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All commissions must be purchased through the artist's Etsy shop. A custom listing will be made once the commission has been approved.
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Once the listing is created, the client will have 72 hours to purchase their commission. If the client does not claim their commission in that time, the artist will move to the next person on the waitlist, if applicable.
Final Approval
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The commission will be completed in the time frame that was agreed upon before payment was received, typically 4-6 weeks.
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When the artist has finished the painting, a digital image of the painting will be sent to the client for final approval. Minor changes can be made at this time per the client's request, but note above that the line drawing, anatomy, and color palette cannot be changed at this point.
Deadlines
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If you have a personal deadline, such as a birthday or anniversary, please convey this information before the commission has been approved to insure the artist can deliver your artwork in time.
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Christmas Deadline for U.S. Clients: All commissions must be approved and paid for by November 17, 2024 to be guaranteed to arrive before December 25, 2023.
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Christmas Deadline for International Clients: All commissions must be approved and paid for by October 1, 2024 for their best chance to arrive before December 25, 2023. Every effort will be made, but international orders cannot be guaranteed for holiday delivery.
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Hanukkah Deadline: Hanukkah dates for 2024 are the same as the Christmas dates above.
Pricing
Watercolor WILDLIFE commissions are currently available on 100% cotton watercolor paper in the following sizes. Prices include domestic shipping within the U.S., but excludes sales tax, international shipping, and VAT fees.
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5x7" $140
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8x10" $280
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9x12" $370​
Subject
Commissions are currently available for animal portraits of most wild bird and mammal species. Other wildlife species are available on a case-by-case basis based on the complexity of the subject and may require an additional fee. The artist may decline commissions based on subject if she does not believe she can paint the client's chosen subject adequately.
Pet Commissions
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Reference
High-quality reference images with accurate lighting of the pet must be provided for pet commissions, If the photograph is from a professional photographer, the artist must have permission from the photographer to use the image for a painting.
Please make sure that details and accurate coloration can be seen clearly in the reference image(s). Notify the artist if there is a particular marking or feature that is important, or if there is a marking that should not be included in the painting (such as a scar or tear stains).
Line Drawing
The line art for pet commissions is directly transferred from the client's chosen reference image to insure the most accurate representation possible. The client will have approval over the line drawing. Due to the nature of watercolors, once the line drawing has been approved, the position and anatomy of the subject cannot be changed.
Color Palette
The client may chose if they would like a natural or whimsical color palette, and they may specify if they have favorite or least favorite colors. They may also choose if they would like a white background, solid background, or color splash background.
Based on that information, the artist will provide the client with several color palette options from which to choose. Clients will have approval over the final color palette. Due to the nature of watercolors, once the color palette has been approved, it cannot be changed.
Commission Concept Approval
Commission concept approval indicates that the client has approved the line drawing and color palette, and the commission has been paid in full (see below). Once a commission has been approved, the artist will begin work on the final painting.
Payment
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Commissions are available on a first come, first serve basis. Requests will be responded to in the order that they are received. Commissions are only confirmed after payment is received.
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All commissions must be purchased through the artist's Etsy shop. A custom listing will be made once the commission has been approved.
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Once the listing is created, the client will have 72 hours to purchase their commission. If the client does not claim their commission in that time, the artist will move to the next person on the waitlist, if applicable.
Final Approval
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The commission will be completed in the time frame that was agreed upon before payment was received, typically 4-6 weeks.
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When the artist has finished the painting, a digital image of the painting will be sent to the client for final approval. Minor changes can be made at this time per the client's request, but note above that the line drawing, anatomy, and color palette cannot be changed at this point.
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Deadlines
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If you have a personal deadline, such as a birthday or anniversary, please convey this information before the commission has been approved to insure the artist can deliver your artwork in time.
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Christmas Deadline for U.S. Clients: All commissions must be approved and paid for by November 17, 2024 to be guaranteed to arrive before December 25, 2023.
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Christmas Deadline for International Clients: All commissions must be approved and paid for by October 1, 2024 for their best chance to arrive before December 25, 2023. Every effort will be made, but international orders cannot be guaranteed for holiday delivery.
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Hanukkah Deadline: Hanukkah dates for 2024 are the same as the Christmas dates above.
​Pricing
Watercolor PET commissions are currently available on 100% cotton watercolor paper in the following sizes. Prices include domestic shipping within the U.S., but excludes sales tax, international shipping, and VAT fees.
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5x7" $180
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8x10" $320
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9x12" $410
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​Subject
Commissions are currently available for pet portraits of most species. Reptiles, animals with intricate coloration, and full body artwork may require an additional fee based on complexity. The artist may decline commissions based on subject if she does not believe she can paint the client's pet adequately.
Watercolor Sketch Commissions
​Subject
Sketch commissions are currently available for animal portraits (any species) and some full body pieces (such as song birds, farm birds, small mammals, etc.) of a single animal. Some requests may require an additional fee based on complexity. These may include but are not limited to:
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Reptiles
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Arthropods
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Animals with intricate coloration
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Full body sketches of larger mammals
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Mythical creatures
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Multiple animals
The artist may decline commissions based on subject if she does not believe she can paint the client's request adequately.
Reference
The client may provide their own reference image for the artist to use, such as a picture of their cat, dog, or other pet. Alternatively, the client may allow the artist to choose a reference image of a specific species, such as a lion, red-tailed hawk, or box turtle. In the case of the latter, the artist must be able to find a copyright-free image of the chosen species from which to work. Copyrighted reference images may available for an additional licensing fee.
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No Additional Approvals
Once a reference image is chosen there will be no additional input from the client regarding line art or color palette. The artist will complete the sketch with her own artistic freedom to the best of her ability. If you would like more control over your artwork's final outcome, please see the full Wildlife and Pet commissions above.
Payment​
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Commissions are available on a first come, first serve basis. Requests will be responded to in the order that they are received. Commissions are only confirmed after payment is received.
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All commissions must be purchased through the artist's Etsy shop. A custom listing will be made once the commission has been approved.
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Once the listing is created, the client will have 72 hours to purchase their commission. If the client does not claim their commission in that time, the artist will move to the next person on the waitlist, if applicable.
Final Approval
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The commission will be completed in the time frame that was agreed upon before payment was received, typically 4-6 weeks.
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When the artist has finished the painting, the client will be given the option to see a digital image of their artwork before it is shipped or to be surprised when it arrives in the mail. In either case, there are no refunds for custom commissions.
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If the client requests a minor change that can be reasonably accomplished pending time and the materials being used, the artist will do her best to accommodate the request. Please note, the line drawing, anatomy, and color palette cannot be changed at this point. If you would like more control over your artwork's final outcome, please see the full Wildlife and Pet commissions above.
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Deadlines
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If you have a personal deadline, such as a birthday or anniversary, please convey this information before the commission has been approved to insure the artist can deliver your artwork in time.
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Christmas Deadline for U.S. Clients: All commissions must be approved and paid for by November 17, 2024 to be guaranteed to arrive before December 25, 2023.
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Christmas Deadline for International Clients: All commissions must be approved and paid for by October 1, 2024 for their best chance to arrive before December 25, 2023. Every effort will be made, but international orders cannot be guaranteed for holiday delivery.
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Hanukkah Deadline: Hanukkah dates for 2024 are the same as the Christmas dates above.
​Pricing
Watercolor SKETCH commissions are available for clients who are on a tighter budget. These looser and more casual commissions do not include the detailed approval process outlined above.
Sketch commissions are available on 100% cotton mixed media paper. Graphite and/or colored pencils may be visible in addition to watercolors. Prices include domestic shipping within the U.S., but excludes sales tax, international shipping, and VAT fees.
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5x7" $60
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6x8" $75
Sketchbook Commissions
Pricing
Sketchbook commissions are available in A5 100% cotton watercolor sketchbooks.
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Base Commission Price: $65
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Choose one:
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Etchr Everyday Sketchbook (mixed media paper, 230gsm, white cover) +$32
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Etchr Perfect Sketchbook (watercolor paper, 300gsm, grey cover) +$42
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Subject (see below):
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Sketch, Artist's Choice +$0
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Sketch, Client's Choice +$15
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Wildlife Commission, Artist's Choice +$70
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Wildlife Commission, Client's Choice +$85
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Prices include domestic shipping within the U.S., but excludes sales tax, international shipping, and VAT fees. The client may request a different sketchbook be used, pending the artist's approval and availability. Additional fee and additional time for delivery may apply.
Subject
Sketchbook commissions use the Wildlife and Sketch parameters noted above. Pet commissions are not available in sketchbooks. The artist may decline commissions based on subject if she does not believe she can paint the client's chosen subject adequately.
Artist's Choice: Instead of choosing a subject, the client may opt for the artist to choose a subject for a discounted rate.
Reference
Sketchbook commissions use the Wildlife and Sketch parameters noted above.
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Artist's Choice: If the client would like to keep the sketchbook commission a surprise, they may choose to forgo reference image approval.
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Line Drawing
Sketchbook commissions use the Wildlife and Sketch parameters noted above.
Color Palette
Sketchbook commissions use the Wildlife and Sketch parameters noted above.
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Artist's Choice: If the client would like to keep the sketchbook commission a surprise, they may choose to forgo color palette approval.
Commission Concept Approval
Sketchbook commissions use the Wildlife and Sketch parameters noted above.
Artist's Choice: If the client forgoes any of the above approvals, they grant the artist creative freedom over that aspect of the commission.
Payment
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Commissions are available on a first come, first serve basis. Requests will be responded to in the order that they are received. Commissions are only confirmed after payment is received.
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All commissions must be purchased through the artist's Etsy shop. A custom listing will be made once the commission has been approved.
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Once the listing is created, the client will have 72 hours to purchase their commission. If the client does not claim their commission in that time, the artist will move to the next person on the waitlist, if applicable.
Final Approval
Sketchbook commissions use the Wildlife and Sketch parameters noted above.
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Artist's Choice: If the client would like to keep the sketchbook commission a surprise, they may choose to forgo final approval.
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Deadlines
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If you have a personal deadline, such as a birthday or anniversary, please convey this information before the commission has been approved to insure the artist can deliver your artwork in time.
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Christmas Deadline for U.S. Clients: All commissions must be approved and paid for by November 17, 2024 to be guaranteed to arrive before December 25, 2023.
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Christmas Deadline for International Clients: All commissions must be approved and paid for by October 1, 2024 for their best chance to arrive before December 25, 2023. Every effort will be made, but international orders cannot be guaranteed for holiday delivery.
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Hanukkah Deadline: Hanukkah dates for 2024 are the same as the Christmas dates above.
