How to Commission a Custom Home Portrait with Ink and Watercolor
Commissioning a custom home portrait is a special way to capture the charm and memories of a home you love. Whether it’s your first house, a childhood home, or a place filled with family moments, a personalized art piece can turn those memories into lasting treasures. Here’s a simple guide on how to commission your own custom home portrait.
Step 1: Contact Chuck By Phone, Text or Email.
In this fast paced world it seems almost impossible to speak to a human. However, please feel free to give me a call at 417-434-1020 to discuss the process of commissioning you personal custom home portrait.
Step 2: Gather Your Reference Materials
To help me create your personalized portrait, you’ll need to provide me with reference materials. The most important item is high-quality photos from different angles of the house. Choose photos that captures the most important elements of the home—such as the front view, special architectural features, or the overall ambiance. If you have multiple photos from different angles, those can be helpful for me to get a complete sense of the structure.
Additionally, think about any personal details or features you’d like included in the portrait—like the front yard, a special tree, or the surrounding landscape. If there are specific colors or architectural details that are important to you, make sure to mention those as well.
Step 3: Discuss the Details
Custom portraits can take time to complete, especially when working with intricate details and layers of watercolor. Normal turn around time is about two to three weeks.
Step 4: Review the Sketch and Provide Feedback
After I begin your portrait, I can by request, send you a preliminary sketch to ensure I am capturing the house just as you envisioned. This is a great opportunity to give feedback on any adjustments you’d like, such as changes to the composition, color, or details.
While providing feedback, remember like many artists, I bring my own style to the work, and part of the joy of commissioning a piece is seeing it interpreted through an artist’s unique lens.
Step 5: Receive the Final Artwork
Once I have completed your portrait, I’ll send you a photo for final approval. After approval, portrait will be shipped. If you’re commissioning the portrait for yourself, this is the moment to see your cherished home immortalized in ink and watercolor. If it’s a gift, it’s an exciting surprise for the recipient!
Images of your original will be saved and prints can be ordered anytime which make wonderful memorial gifts.
Step 6: Frame and Display
After receiving your portrait, consider framing it professionally to preserve the artwork and give it a place of honor in your home. Whether it is hanging in a living room, hallway, or entryway, your custom home portrait will serve as a constant reminder of the memories and moments tied to that space.
Commissioning a custom home portrait is a beautiful way to honor a place you love. Together we can create a one-of-a-kind piece that’s both artistic and sentimental. From start to finish, the process is an exciting journey that results in a meaningful work of art you can cherish forever.
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