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FAQ

If something isn't answered here, email me. I answer within 24 hours.

Before you start

My photos aren't great. Does that matter?

Usually not. I've worked from old prints, dim kitchen light, and photos that are a little out of focus. Send me what you have. If it isn't enough to work from, I'll tell you straight.

How many photos do you need?

3–4 is enough. One straight on, one from the side, and the one that looks the most like them to you. Phone photos are fine.

Can you paint a pet who has died?

Yes — most of what I make is for someone who's lost a dog or a cat. Send whatever photos you have. Old, dark, and a little blurry are usually enough. If you want, I can letter his name and the years small in the corner.

Making it and turnaround

Will I see it before it's finished?

Yes. You get a progress photo three times: early, partway through, and before I pack it. Two revisions are included. Tell me what's off and be specific — the eyes, the set of the ears, the color of the coat.

Paying and refunds

Do I pay anything now?

No. This site never charges you anything. You send me the details, I email a firm quote within 24 hours, and payment only comes up after you say yes.

What if I don't like it?

That's what the three progress photos and the two revisions are for, so it rarely gets that far. If it's still not right, I'd rather refund you than have you living with something you don't like.

Shipping

Do you ship outside the US?

Yes, anywhere. I quote shipping separately and it shows as its own line in your quote.

How is it packed?

Rolled canvases go in a hard tube. Anything stretched, framed, or felted ships in a reinforced crate. Every shipment is tracked and insured.