…please take the few minutes you will need to read carefully through this page. I would like the ordering process to run as smoothly as possible, and I would like you to be thrilled with your purchase. If you follow the instructions on this page, you will increase the chances of both. Thanks!
“My Techniques”
In my drawings and watercolors, I stylize the landscape, windows and architecture. I frame the structure to best advantage for viewing in the illustration. I use a variety of watercolor techniques, including color gradations and subtle reflective light, bringing in an element of reality that brightens the subject matter and makes it more appealing. Generally speaking, I will paint the house as it appears in your photos (unless you specify changes), and will toy with its surroundings to beautify it as I see fit.
I always feature the house over the landscaping. Though I try to draw or paint the plant life accurately from your photos, I will remove or alter trees or bushes (adjust their height, size or placement) to make the features of the house more visible unless you specify otherwise. If the landscaping is plain, I may also put in flower beds, potted plants, etc. if I think it would spruce it up. I don’t draw in cars, people, animals, wires, drainpipes, air vents, antennas, fire escapes, for sale signs, etc.
“Your Specifications”
It is IMPERATIVE that you let me know of any requests regarding the look and content of your drawing or watercolor when you order. Your requests must be SPECIFIC. I can fulfill your needs with ease as long as I know what they are BEFORE your project is underway on my drawing table. I will respond to you if necessary before beginning your project.
Indicate clearly any adjustments you would like made to the:
- Landscaping: “Make the bushes coming up the front walk taller; add a flower box with Iceland poppies”
- Architectural Elements: “I’d like the front door to have a diamond-paned window”
- Interior Window Treatments: “I hate my shades, can you put in nice drapes with a valance?”
- Color (if possible send color chip or JPEG sample): “Please do the house in light blue with blue-gray trim.” make the colors very bright and vivid/ cool and relaxing
- Also indicate if you would like me not to add the extra flowers and greenery I usually do if I feel that it’s needed.
Illustrations of larger/more elaborate buildings may cost slightly more. If this is the case, I will contact you to verify before I begin work on your drawing or watercolor.
I do NOT do illustrations from blueprints.
Deadlines
I will consider your order “received” if I get it by 5 p.m. Pacific Time on any given business day. If regular deadlines are in effect, I will do my best to complete your project within these guidelines:
- Ink Line Drawings – minimum 3 business days
- Watercolors – minimum 7 business days
Heavy business volume may lengthen turnaround times, and family issues may keep me away from the studio periodically.
If it is NOT important that you receive the drawing within my regular deadline (“Mom’s birthday isn’t till the month after next”, “We aren’t moving till May,” “I won’t start advertising that property for two weeks,” etc.) please let me know along with your other requests. It will help my studio run more smoothly. Thanks!
Copyright Issues
You are welcome to use and reproduce any illustration that you purchase whether for flyers, advertising, brochures, web sites, etc., but I retain the copyright and a copy of the original for my use as well. Your purchase of a of drawing or watercolor from me is for your own use. Any use by a third party for their profit, monetary or otherwise, is illegal as well as unethical.
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