Commission Pricing and Information

I am available for a limited number of commission pieces. If you would like to commission an original watercolor or oil portrait, you may contact me by email (dl.carman@yahoo.com) or by phone 615-681-6048.
(Please note I will not be taking commissions during the months of November and December.)

I mainly work from photographs. A good photograph is very important to the success of your portrait. Do your best. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when taking your photographs: 

1. It's best to turn the camera flash off. A flash can flatten features and eliminate necessary shadows. Instead, use natural light and take photos near a bright window, on a covered porch or under a tree. An overcast day also works well. But, remember light is everything! Direct sunlight produces hard-edged shadows and can produce a dramatic effect in some cases. A softer but evident light that is easy on the eye will produce shadows that are soft-edged and gradual.

2. Take lots of photos. It's better to have too many good photos than not enough. Take close-up photos of the same pose, showing specific information such as hair and eye color, etc. Take a few of your photographs at eye level in order to capture details in the eyes and face.

3. Casual, candid photos make more interesting portraits than posed shots with big smiles. Big smiles make the eyes squint.  Be creative with the angle of your photo shots. Even a slight turn of the head can be more visually pleasing.
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Photographs may be texted, emailed to me via a ".jpeg" file from your personal digital camera or mailed to me. If you are mailing photos, please send only duplicates, not "one and only" originals. Although it is my policy to care for and return your photos with your portrait order, I will not be responsible for mailed photos.

Choose your format:

Head and Shoulders

3/4 Length

Full Body

Choose your size:
Sizes and Pricing for Head and Shoulders:

Contact me for pricing on other formats.

5 x 7         $125 (1 subject limit)
8 x 10       $225 (2 subject limit - add'l $95 for 2nd subject)

Extra details in the painting may require an up charge and will be discussed prior to beginning the painting.

Shipping when necessary 
$20 flat fee in most cases.

Painting will be shipped flat, well protected in clear plastic sleeve and foam core backing.

Finished painting will be on quality watercolor paper ready to be matted and framed. I will be happy to include matting for an additional cost.

50% Down Payment is required and non-refundable once the actual painting is started. Balance is due upon completion.

All artwork by this artist is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced for any commercial reason without the written consent of the artist. The artist retains the right to reproduce the portrait artwork for promotional use.
 
FOR PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS OR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Deborah Carman at dl.carman@yahoo.com , by phone at 615-681-6048 or by mail at 1108 Bastion Circle, Mount Juliet, TN 37122.
I will contact you to answer your questions and discuss with you payment arrangements and portrait delivery.

Thank you for your interest in a "Deborah Carman” original.