Painting Commissions
PAINTING BOOK STATUS: CLOSED
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I paint using mixed media of Earth Pigments, pastels, acrylics, oils and colored pencils to get just the right look.
My turnaround time is approximately 2-3 months for prepped pieces. Larger pieces or those with complex patterns and/or extensive dappling may take up to 2 months longer or more than smaller models or those with less complex patterns. Delays may also occur if i'm also needing to prep or modify the piece in any way.
I do have a list of in-house resins and plastics that can be purchased for painting. Prices include the model itself, the prepwork and a solid color paintjob with choice of face and leg white. Please see the Studio Pieces page for the list. This saves time and shipping costs, especially if you need to ship from yourself/sales company to a prepping artist and then on to myself.
I take a limited number of pieces each month, and the exact number will depend on how my other schedules look for that month. I will limit my commissions and may not even accept any for a particularly busy month. I want to make sure I have plenty of time to get a commission finished at a reasonable rate and can take my time to do the best possible work. But, if the books say open, then I am accepting pieces.
Any wait-list may change the turnaround time. It will all depend on how fast I can get to your horse based on the horses in front of your order. Again, I will not rush and will not speed through pieces. Sorry, but that isn't fair for anyone who has booked a slot.
Prices
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Prices are for solid colors with customer choice of face and leg markings. Primitive, Paint and Appaloosa markings will be more depending on the complexity of the markings. Dappling will also be more depending on how extensive the dappling is.
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Matte or Satin finish is included in the price. Glossy finish is available (see prices below).
EXTRAS
*please note that these are just base prices and may vary slightly from piece to piece depending on what is required; Traditional foals and ponies (such as Bouncer and smaller) will be subject to the Classic prices and not the full-sized Traditional prices*
Traditional:
♦minor dappling.................................add $30.00
♦extensive dappling............................add $65.00
♦primative markings............................add $25.00
♦roaning............................................add $60.00
♦individual hair roaning......................add $100.00
♦less than 50% white pinto...................add $35.00
♦more than 50% white pinto.................add $65.00
♦blanket appy.....................................add $40.00
♦semi-leopard/ext. blanket..................add $65.00
♦leopard appy.....................................add $95.00
♦glossy finish.......................................add $30.00
Classic:
♦minor dappling.................................add $27.00
♦extensive dappling............................add $60.00
♦primative markings............................add $20.00
♦roaning.............................................add $50.00
♦individual hair roaning.......................add $80.00
♦less than 50% white pinto...................add $30.00
♦more than 50% white pinto.................add $60.00
♦blanket appy.....................................add $30.00
♦semi-leopard/ext. blanket..................add $55.00
♦leopard appy.....................................add $85.00
♦glossy finish.......................................add $20.00
Pebbles/Little Bits:
♦minor dappling.................................add $25.00
♦extensive dappling............................add $55.00
♦primative markings............................add $17.00
♦roaning.............................................add $40.00
♦individual hair roaning.......................add $70.00
♦less than 50% white pinto...................add $27.00
♦more than 50% white pinto.................add $50.00
♦blanket appy.....................................add $20.00
♦semi-leopard/ext. blanket..................add $48.00
♦leopard appy.....................................add $75.00
♦glossy finish.......................................add $15.00
Stablemate:
♦minor dappling.................................add $20.00
♦extensive dappling............................add $50.00
♦primative markings............................add $15.00
♦roaning.............................................add $30.00
♦individual hair roaning.......................add $60.00
♦less than 50% white pinto...................add $25.00
♦more than 50% white pinto.................add $45.00
♦blanket appy.....................................add $18.00
♦semi-leopard/ext. blanket..................add $45.00
♦leopard appy.....................................add $70.00
♦glossy finish.......................................add $10.00
MicroMini:
♦minor dappling.................................add $10.00
♦extensive dappling............................add $20.00
♦primative markings.............................add $8.00
♦roaning.............................................add $15.00
♦individual hair roaning.......................add $35.00
♦less than 50% white pinto...................add $15.00
♦more than 50% white pinto.................add $30.00
♦blanket appy.....................................add $10.00
♦semi-leopard/ext. blanket.................add $25.00
♦leopard appy....................................add $50.00
♦glossy finish......................................add $5.00
Artist's choice base colors will be given discounts off the normal price. Markings such as pinto and appy patterns are still the customers choice and will be additional to the discounted artist's choice base color price (face and leg white is still included and is customer's choice with the artist's choice base color).
I will take on a portrait piece, however I like to take my time on portrait pieces to ensure as much accuracy as possible. I will do my best to match the picture as close as possible but I do not guarantee photo accuracy. If you would like a portrait piece done I will need plenty of hard-copy reference photos including detailed pictures of any markings (please e-mail me for a list of the minimum pictures needed). Digital copies may be sent, however please be understanding that a color may look different on different computers and there may be some variation in the final color.
If you have not given me a photo and simply request a "bay", "chestnut" or "dark dapple grey" for example, and then you are not happy with the final shade/color there will be a charge to change/modify the color if this is possible. I may or may not choose to modify a model depending on the particulars. I ask that you be as specific as possible to prevent such problems. As always, example pictures are always appreciated. Hard copy photos prefered over digital as the colors on the computer vary with the monitor settings.
If you see a picture of a past model i've done and would like one similar i'd be more than happy to do that but each of my pieces is OOAK and I will not duplicate any pattern or markings exactly.
Prices do not include the model or return shipping.
EXTRAS
*please note that these are just base prices and may vary slightly from piece to piece depending on what is required; Traditional foals and ponies (such as Bouncer and smaller) will be subject to the Classic prices and not the full-sized Traditional prices*
Traditional:
♦minor dappling.................................add $30.00
♦extensive dappling............................add $65.00
♦primative markings............................add $25.00
♦roaning............................................add $60.00
♦individual hair roaning......................add $100.00
♦less than 50% white pinto...................add $35.00
♦more than 50% white pinto.................add $65.00
♦blanket appy.....................................add $40.00
♦semi-leopard/ext. blanket..................add $65.00
♦leopard appy.....................................add $95.00
♦glossy finish.......................................add $30.00
Classic:
♦minor dappling.................................add $27.00
♦extensive dappling............................add $60.00
♦primative markings............................add $20.00
♦roaning.............................................add $50.00
♦individual hair roaning.......................add $80.00
♦less than 50% white pinto...................add $30.00
♦more than 50% white pinto.................add $60.00
♦blanket appy.....................................add $30.00
♦semi-leopard/ext. blanket..................add $55.00
♦leopard appy.....................................add $85.00
♦glossy finish.......................................add $20.00
Pebbles/Little Bits:
♦minor dappling.................................add $25.00
♦extensive dappling............................add $55.00
♦primative markings............................add $17.00
♦roaning.............................................add $40.00
♦individual hair roaning.......................add $70.00
♦less than 50% white pinto...................add $27.00
♦more than 50% white pinto.................add $50.00
♦blanket appy.....................................add $20.00
♦semi-leopard/ext. blanket..................add $48.00
♦leopard appy.....................................add $75.00
♦glossy finish.......................................add $15.00
Stablemate:
♦minor dappling.................................add $20.00
♦extensive dappling............................add $50.00
♦primative markings............................add $15.00
♦roaning.............................................add $30.00
♦individual hair roaning.......................add $60.00
♦less than 50% white pinto...................add $25.00
♦more than 50% white pinto.................add $45.00
♦blanket appy.....................................add $18.00
♦semi-leopard/ext. blanket..................add $45.00
♦leopard appy.....................................add $70.00
♦glossy finish.......................................add $10.00
MicroMini:
♦minor dappling.................................add $10.00
♦extensive dappling............................add $20.00
♦primative markings.............................add $8.00
♦roaning.............................................add $15.00
♦individual hair roaning.......................add $35.00
♦less than 50% white pinto...................add $15.00
♦more than 50% white pinto.................add $30.00
♦blanket appy.....................................add $10.00
♦semi-leopard/ext. blanket.................add $25.00
♦leopard appy....................................add $50.00
♦glossy finish......................................add $5.00
Artist's choice base colors will be given discounts off the normal price. Markings such as pinto and appy patterns are still the customers choice and will be additional to the discounted artist's choice base color price (face and leg white is still included and is customer's choice with the artist's choice base color).
I will take on a portrait piece, however I like to take my time on portrait pieces to ensure as much accuracy as possible. I will do my best to match the picture as close as possible but I do not guarantee photo accuracy. If you would like a portrait piece done I will need plenty of hard-copy reference photos including detailed pictures of any markings (please e-mail me for a list of the minimum pictures needed). Digital copies may be sent, however please be understanding that a color may look different on different computers and there may be some variation in the final color.
If you have not given me a photo and simply request a "bay", "chestnut" or "dark dapple grey" for example, and then you are not happy with the final shade/color there will be a charge to change/modify the color if this is possible. I may or may not choose to modify a model depending on the particulars. I ask that you be as specific as possible to prevent such problems. As always, example pictures are always appreciated. Hard copy photos prefered over digital as the colors on the computer vary with the monitor settings.
If you see a picture of a past model i've done and would like one similar i'd be more than happy to do that but each of my pieces is OOAK and I will not duplicate any pattern or markings exactly.
Prices do not include the model or return shipping.
Shoeing
Shoeing is available for all scales except Pebbles. Traditional draft shoes are available in a variety of sizes to fit Wixom, PS Drafter as well as resins such as Jean Erik. Price includes the full set of 4 shoes and details, such as painted nail heads. I can also do real metal "nail heads" on Traditionals.
TRADITIONAL
Shoes (reg. or blackened) Draft Shoes (w/ toe clip) Reining Shoes (w/ slide plates on hind hooves) Metal Nailheads CLASSIC Shoes (reg. or blackened) Draft Shoes (w/out toe clip) Draft Shoes (w/ toe clip) STABLEMATE Shoes (reg. or gold) |
PRICES
$40.00 $55.00 $40.00 $20.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00 $25.00 |
Painting Policies
Anyone seeking a painting commission is agreeing to these policies.
♦A deposit of 25% of the final total not including return shipping is required upfront upon the models arrival here (will be put towards the final price and is not a seperate fee). Slots are not transferable to a third party! Remaining balance is due upon completion. Time payments may be arranged prior to booking a slot and in rare circumstances after i've already accepted/started/finished the piece. No piece will be started without a deposit.
♦I do take trades for paintwork. Please see my Want List for the items I am currently seeking. Trade items are due upon completion of the work, unless it is a model i'm supplying in which case at least part of the trade to cover the value of the model must be sent before work starts.
♦All pieces must be approved by myself before being sent for painting. I must have good pictures of any customizing work before I will agree to paint a piece. If a piece arrives with poor customizing work done the piece will either be refused and sent back to the customer at their expense or I can fix the work for an additional cost-to be quoted upon arrival.
♦Pieces either need to be sent to me fully prepped or being sent unprepped for me to prep and paint. If a piece is recieved with sub-par prepping the customer has two options; they can either have me prep it for them at an additional cost (see Prepping page) or the piece will be refused and sent back to the customer at customer's expense.
♦I will primer a piece at a flat rate of $10.00 , but it must arrive with ALL other prep work done. If I need to do any additional work to bring the piece up to standards there will be an extra calculated fee based on the work needing to be done.
♦All pieces will be returned in the box/packing supplies they were shipped in. If the box is damaged or the materials are insufficient there will be a $5.00 materials/box fee.
♦While I strive to maintain fast turn-around times, large or complex pieces may take longer and there is no time guarantee for any piece. In-progress pictures will happily be made available upon request, however the only pictures I will send aside from when asked are pictures of the model completed for final approval. I will not be rushed, however, if you need a piece by a certain date for any reason, please let me know at the time you book your slot and I will do my absolute best to meet or beat the deadline. Again, this is still no guarantee the piece will be finished.
♦Return shipping to be paid upon completion of a model when the remaining balance is paid. No model will ship until payment is made in full, including shipping costs.
♦Models will be returned to the customer who paid me for the work. I ask that you please not sell a model that I am working on. If you do I will not ship to another person, so please do not ask. It gets too confusing when this happens.
♦Pictures will be sent for final approval by the owner before the model will be returned. Upon approval I will e-mail a final total with shipping that must be paid within 10 days. No payment and no communication for 90 days will result in forfeight of the model and it will be sold to recoupe my losses. My phone number is available to customers so even if you have no internet access you can still call or even send a snail-mail letter. If all but shipping has been paid buyer has 150 days to pay that; failure to do so will result in loss of model and any monies paid. A $25 per month boarding fee will be charged on models not paid for in full during the agreed upon time frame (either the 10 days or at the end of the time payment period) which must be paid before the model ships. I just don't have the shelf space to "babysit" models until their parents are ready to pick them up.
♦All monies paid are non-refundable unless I am forced to cancel a slot for any reason. In that case I may move your model to the next available slot if it is within 6 months of the original date or will issue a refund of the monies paid minus return shipping if later than 6 months after the original date. Refunds are given in the form they are recieved in.
♦No alterations to my work, please. If you would like white markings added I ask that you contact me to do it. If your model needs repairs due to any damages to the paint job (rubs, scratches, etc.) I would like to do those as well. You may ask to have another artist do these, but you must obtain my written permission first. If I say no, then the horse needs to come back to me for the fixes. If you do want another artist to do it, then you must let me know who exactly will be doing the fix.
♦I am more than happy to do small repairs (ear tip and hoof rubs, etc.) for free on all pieces painted by me either for the original owner or current owner. I will do slightly more extensive repairs (chipped ears, hooves, manes and tails, etc.) at no cost for the original owner and at a discounted cost for all others. Shipping both ways is to be paid by the owner.
♦If you are unhappy with the piece after seeing it in person I ask that you e-mail me an explanation of what you are unhappy with within 24 hours of recieving the model. I will work to fix any issues within reason. Showing the model or making any alterations to the piece voids this guarantee. All shipping and other expenses incurred are the responsibility of the buyer. I will be more than happy to fix any paint damage due to PO mishandling for free if i'm notified within the 24 hour time frame. No returns will be accepted on custom painted pieces.
♦A deposit of 25% of the final total not including return shipping is required upfront upon the models arrival here (will be put towards the final price and is not a seperate fee). Slots are not transferable to a third party! Remaining balance is due upon completion. Time payments may be arranged prior to booking a slot and in rare circumstances after i've already accepted/started/finished the piece. No piece will be started without a deposit.
♦I do take trades for paintwork. Please see my Want List for the items I am currently seeking. Trade items are due upon completion of the work, unless it is a model i'm supplying in which case at least part of the trade to cover the value of the model must be sent before work starts.
♦All pieces must be approved by myself before being sent for painting. I must have good pictures of any customizing work before I will agree to paint a piece. If a piece arrives with poor customizing work done the piece will either be refused and sent back to the customer at their expense or I can fix the work for an additional cost-to be quoted upon arrival.
♦Pieces either need to be sent to me fully prepped or being sent unprepped for me to prep and paint. If a piece is recieved with sub-par prepping the customer has two options; they can either have me prep it for them at an additional cost (see Prepping page) or the piece will be refused and sent back to the customer at customer's expense.
♦I will primer a piece at a flat rate of $10.00 , but it must arrive with ALL other prep work done. If I need to do any additional work to bring the piece up to standards there will be an extra calculated fee based on the work needing to be done.
♦All pieces will be returned in the box/packing supplies they were shipped in. If the box is damaged or the materials are insufficient there will be a $5.00 materials/box fee.
♦While I strive to maintain fast turn-around times, large or complex pieces may take longer and there is no time guarantee for any piece. In-progress pictures will happily be made available upon request, however the only pictures I will send aside from when asked are pictures of the model completed for final approval. I will not be rushed, however, if you need a piece by a certain date for any reason, please let me know at the time you book your slot and I will do my absolute best to meet or beat the deadline. Again, this is still no guarantee the piece will be finished.
♦Return shipping to be paid upon completion of a model when the remaining balance is paid. No model will ship until payment is made in full, including shipping costs.
♦Models will be returned to the customer who paid me for the work. I ask that you please not sell a model that I am working on. If you do I will not ship to another person, so please do not ask. It gets too confusing when this happens.
♦Pictures will be sent for final approval by the owner before the model will be returned. Upon approval I will e-mail a final total with shipping that must be paid within 10 days. No payment and no communication for 90 days will result in forfeight of the model and it will be sold to recoupe my losses. My phone number is available to customers so even if you have no internet access you can still call or even send a snail-mail letter. If all but shipping has been paid buyer has 150 days to pay that; failure to do so will result in loss of model and any monies paid. A $25 per month boarding fee will be charged on models not paid for in full during the agreed upon time frame (either the 10 days or at the end of the time payment period) which must be paid before the model ships. I just don't have the shelf space to "babysit" models until their parents are ready to pick them up.
♦All monies paid are non-refundable unless I am forced to cancel a slot for any reason. In that case I may move your model to the next available slot if it is within 6 months of the original date or will issue a refund of the monies paid minus return shipping if later than 6 months after the original date. Refunds are given in the form they are recieved in.
♦No alterations to my work, please. If you would like white markings added I ask that you contact me to do it. If your model needs repairs due to any damages to the paint job (rubs, scratches, etc.) I would like to do those as well. You may ask to have another artist do these, but you must obtain my written permission first. If I say no, then the horse needs to come back to me for the fixes. If you do want another artist to do it, then you must let me know who exactly will be doing the fix.
♦I am more than happy to do small repairs (ear tip and hoof rubs, etc.) for free on all pieces painted by me either for the original owner or current owner. I will do slightly more extensive repairs (chipped ears, hooves, manes and tails, etc.) at no cost for the original owner and at a discounted cost for all others. Shipping both ways is to be paid by the owner.
♦If you are unhappy with the piece after seeing it in person I ask that you e-mail me an explanation of what you are unhappy with within 24 hours of recieving the model. I will work to fix any issues within reason. Showing the model or making any alterations to the piece voids this guarantee. All shipping and other expenses incurred are the responsibility of the buyer. I will be more than happy to fix any paint damage due to PO mishandling for free if i'm notified within the 24 hour time frame. No returns will be accepted on custom painted pieces.