Frequently Asked Questions
1 Do you send photos abroad to be
painted or drawn ?
I know some companies send to
china to save money.
painted or drawn ?
I know some companies send to
china to save money.
No, all my portraits are painted or drawn in the UK by me,
I don`t farm out any work
that way you know who you are dealing with, and you
know that the artist who is creating your portrait has
also produced the samples that you see on the site.
please be wary of any website that does not mention who is doing
your portrait - it could be someone abroad with no experience.
I don`t farm out any work
that way you know who you are dealing with, and you
know that the artist who is creating your portrait has
also produced the samples that you see on the site.
please be wary of any website that does not mention who is doing
your portrait - it could be someone abroad with no experience.
5 I have seen portraits
advertised cheaper - do you
price match ?
advertised cheaper - do you
price match ?
No - every artist works differently and has their own price scale
some take a long time and others can work more quickly.
There can also be differences in portrait style and in materials used -
some professional materials can be very pricy indeed - and you may
not see the difference at first- but good materials usually last much
longer . In the main you pay for time and experience plus materials
used.
If an artist is cheaper and you like his or her work - go ahead and
buy, but do not buy on price alone - you could be very disappointed .
This is an area of work where experience counts.
allways look for samples of work done - and compare with others
whenever possible.
my prices are very competitive and offer very good value for this
quality of professional workmanship and creativity carried out with
care
some take a long time and others can work more quickly.
There can also be differences in portrait style and in materials used -
some professional materials can be very pricy indeed - and you may
not see the difference at first- but good materials usually last much
longer . In the main you pay for time and experience plus materials
used.
If an artist is cheaper and you like his or her work - go ahead and
buy, but do not buy on price alone - you could be very disappointed .
This is an area of work where experience counts.
allways look for samples of work done - and compare with others
whenever possible.
my prices are very competitive and offer very good value for this
quality of professional workmanship and creativity carried out with
care
| you need clear photos to copy detail for portraits creating a professional portrait by hand is a time consuming practice that takes much skill from an experienced artist, but you still need a decent photo to copy |
3 What type of photos do you
need to create a portrait ?
need to create a portrait ?
Most photographs that are passport size or over ( head and
shoulders )are going to be ok.
The clearer the photo ,the better .Fuzzy, unclear photos are no use
for me. A photo of your auntie halfway up a mountain 100 feet away
is not any use for a portrait as you won`t be able to see detail to copy.
Some photos taken from phones or stored on internet may break up
into pixels when enlarged and will not be of use.
Again, this is general info and other artists requirements may differ
Always let the artist see photographs beforehand and get a
quote - to avoid disappointment if it is not suitable for use.
make sure you really like the photo that you give to the artist and it
looks like the person intended - you will be charged for copying the
photo provided, even if you later decide the photo was not the best.
shoulders )are going to be ok.
The clearer the photo ,the better .Fuzzy, unclear photos are no use
for me. A photo of your auntie halfway up a mountain 100 feet away
is not any use for a portrait as you won`t be able to see detail to copy.
Some photos taken from phones or stored on internet may break up
into pixels when enlarged and will not be of use.
Again, this is general info and other artists requirements may differ
Always let the artist see photographs beforehand and get a
quote - to avoid disappointment if it is not suitable for use.
make sure you really like the photo that you give to the artist and it
looks like the person intended - you will be charged for copying the
photo provided, even if you later decide the photo was not the best.
4 are your portraits created on a
computer ?
computer ?
No my portraits are not created on a computer.
All my portraits are painted or drawn by hand using traditional artists
materials.
you will see some companies advertise digital oil paintings or
drawings - this means they are created artificially on the computer
and you get a computer print out instead of a hand created
traditional artwork - please watch out for this practice as some
companies go to some lengths to hide this by some clever wording.
All my portraits are painted or drawn by hand using traditional artists
materials.
you will see some companies advertise digital oil paintings or
drawings - this means they are created artificially on the computer
and you get a computer print out instead of a hand created
traditional artwork - please watch out for this practice as some
companies go to some lengths to hide this by some clever wording.
2 why cant i just press a button on
your site to pay by paypal ?
your site to pay by paypal ?
This is intentional - I don`t want clients sending deposits only
to find out that their photo is unsuitable.
It is better to email your photo first and find suitability and get a firm
quote - then you know that the portrait can be completed by the
artist and avoid disappointment
when you know that I can paint your photo, email me to go ahead
and i send you an invoice from the paypal website for your agreed
deposit..
this seems a fairer way for everyone involved and your order is
processed by paypal in the same way
PS I never see your paypal account - i get informed immediately
when payments are made and can then create your artwork to order.
to find out that their photo is unsuitable.
It is better to email your photo first and find suitability and get a firm
quote - then you know that the portrait can be completed by the
artist and avoid disappointment
when you know that I can paint your photo, email me to go ahead
and i send you an invoice from the paypal website for your agreed
deposit..
this seems a fairer way for everyone involved and your order is
processed by paypal in the same way
PS I never see your paypal account - i get informed immediately
when payments are made and can then create your artwork to order.
I do my best to keep all answers on this page current and correct but please note that this page is ongoing, and
replies are of a general nature as not all possibilities can be foreseen. More questions will be added time permitting
and may be amended - If you need more information please get in touch by email and i will do my best to help you
regards David Gilchrist
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