How to order pencil pet portraits

I do my pencil portraits from photographs, either that I have taken (not practical in most cases) or supplied by you. In order to make my job easier and the end result what you desire, please follow these instructions:
1. Provide close-ups of your pets face, at least three, from slightly different positions, ie: slightly left of face on, face on, and slightly right of face on. Try to take photos as near eye-height as possible.  To far up or down tends to distort features.

2. Please take photos where a flash is not needed, as the flash will obscure parts of the eyes which are very important in portraying the personality of your pet.

3. Make sure the background is contrasting, for example, dark shadows, or very dark conditions will not help me if your pet is black or has black or dark brown coloring.

4. The photo must be clear and not blurred. Please check any photo you may scan to ensure the quality is good and then check and compare the scanned image to the original. (If you cannot scan your photos, you may send them via US Mail and they will be returned with your finished portrait.

This is a good photo: shows good facial detail
and background does not interfere with subject.

5. Include a description or paragraph about your pets personality. Aggressive, timid, friendly, suspicious, loving, happy, sad and any other description which you feel typifies your pet.

You can e-mail the scanned images or digital photos (or any questions you may have) to me at:

dsheridan@gorge.net
or mail them to me at:

Sheridan Graphics
447 N. Fawn Drive
Otis, OR  97368

My charge for a portrait of a single pet is $70.00 plus $10.00 shipping and insurance within the continental US (overseas orders please e-mail me first). I require payment in advance by check or money order (US funds) made out to David M. Sheridan.

My work is guaranteed, so if you are not satisfied, you may return the artwork to me within thirty days of shipping date and I will refund your payment upon receipt. 


What you will receive from me will be a pencil portrait  on 11 x 15 inch (suitable for 8 x 12 (opening) inch mat or slightly larger in a 14 x 18  inch frame), 140 lb. Strathmore stock. It WILL NOT be matted or framed as this is usually a matter if individual taste. I will ship via US Priority Mail with cardboard stiffeners. It will be insured for the amount charged. Normally, the turn around time will be about 10 days. If I am backlogged, I will e-mail you. Please include your e-mail address when ordering.

 

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