Here you may find some helpful answers to your potential questions. If not, please message me!
Can I pull graphics and images from your website and print them or use them in any other way without paying you?
Absolutely not.
Can I make copies of the print/original piece you made me?
NO. That’s not cool. And illegal.
Why don’t you ship anywhere other than the US?
I do- but currently my website is not set-up for international shipping. If you’d like to order something, send me a message, and I’ll calculate the shipping costs for you.
Do you draw people?
I really try not to and I don’t particularly enjoy it. I find drawing plants and animals far more enjoyable. If you do ask for a human portrait, I may refer you to another artist.
Will you draw my pet?
I am no longer accepting pet portrait commissions.
Commissions: How do they work?
As of 2023 I am only accepting commissions that truly interest me. Feel free to reach out to see if your project is the right fit for me!
Process: I like to ask for multiple photographs of the subject which capture the animal’s/pet’s personality and expression. Before getting started in color, I send a line drawing which outlines the composition (posture, expression, placement on page). At this time adjustments can be made, and once the line drawing is approved by you, I get started in the medium and size you prefer. At the time a preliminary sketch is sent to you, and approved by you, I will require 50% of the commission payment and 50% when the commission is complete.
Pricing: I currently charge $35 (as of January 2022) plus materials needed at cost and shipping on commissions that require hourly work. All other commissions are priced as follows: NOTE: Dependent on the amount of details requested, the cost may increase. An estimate will be given at the time a sketch is sent to you. The following prices do not include materials and shipping; those costs will be calculated at completion of the project.
Wooden Panels / Canvases
6 x 6 Wooden Panel: ~$200
8 x 8 Wooden Panel: ~$250
8 x 10 Wooden Panel: ~$300
11 x 14 Wooden Panel: ~$375
Hot Press Paper:
4 x 6: ~ $80
5 x 7: ~ $95
8 x 10: ~ $225
11 x 14: ~ $275
12 x 16: ~$300
Surface: I generally leave this up to you. I enjoy working on wooden panels, hot press watercolor paper, and canvas, but I welcome other suggestions! Size is also up to you; however, I don’t like to go smaller than 6 x 6 - you lose a lot of details!
Medium: I also leave this up to you. My preferred mediums are pen and loose India ink, watercolor, acrylic and colored pencil.
Timeline: As you know, art takes time. Please clearly indicate when you wish to have your commissioned piece completed, as timelines are essential. Take in mind, if you’re not in Seattle, it will need to be shipped!
Payment: I accept PayPal, Venmo, or CashApp. I can also send a PayPal invoice, which you can then use credit card. No checks please.
Do you teach any classes or workshops?
Yes! I am happy to teach individual or small group classes to children, young adults and adults of any age! Please message me to find out more!
Do you paint murals?
Yes! Here’s a rough breakdown of my pricing as of May 2021:
$20/sqft for simple designs - limited color palette / fewer elements involved in the mural
$25/sqft for moderate designs - more colors / elements
$30/sqft for complex designs - large color palette / intricate and minute details in designIdeally you will send me the square footage of the room/wall you’d like me to design a mural for and the concept you have in mind. Before I start work on your project, I will require you to sign a contract laying out the payment agreement, usage agreements, timelines, etc.