How to Commission a Portrait & Prices

If you would like to commission artwork form Carole Keen, send an email to;
carolekeen@hotmail.co.uk or use the Contact Form stating your requirments.

HOW TO COMMISSION A PAINTING;

1. First select a size for your painting (price guide below) then email your image.
2. When your commission is completed I will email you the image for your approval.
3. You only pay if your happy with your painting. I shall dispatch your commission once payment is received either via Paypal or Personal Check.
If you are unsure about your requirements or have a specific budget simply contact me for an individual quote.
To provide you with a quote I will need to see the photographs you want me to work from.

Prices for Portraits
JANUARY 2009
Prices quoted here are for individual portraits, please contact me for a personal quotation as the price will be determined by the number of subjects, size and complexity of the portrait.
If you wish to have a specific size of portrait, this can be accomodated, contact me to discuss your specific needs.

A4 £80
11" x 14" £100
A3 £160
A2 £220

POSTAGE & PACKAGE FREE

FRAMING
All prices quoted are for unframed portraits, this greatly reduces costs and the risk of damage in transit.
If desired I can arrange framing of your portrait but can only quote for this on an individual basis.

Tips on how to take your own photographs.
* Shoot in good natural daylight if possible, but avoid direct sunlight - a bright but overcast day is ideal.
* Avoid using a flash where possible, or use an off-camera flash so the light doesn't reflect from the persons/pet's eyes.
* Avoid tungster of fluorescent lighting; if shooting indoors, pick a spot near a window.
* Use the zoom feature where possible - the further from the camera your pet is, the more relaxed they will be.
* Shoot at eye-level with your subject.
* A shot slightly from the side rather than head-on can be more flattering.
* Be patient - give your pet time to settle.
* Remember to reward your pet throughout the process - it needs to be fun for them too.
* Try to shoot your portrait of either person/pet in context - in thier favourite spot or activity, at rest and play.
* Recruit help - someone else to entertain or distract your child/pet (also at eye-level) will make the process easier.