Commissions
Pricing
Booking Fee
A 50% non-refundable booking fee is required before work on the commissioned portrait is started. Final payment is due upon completion of the portrait.
Payment Method
Payments can be made in cash, via an Interac® e-Transfer, or via Square (debit/credit).
Shipping and Delivery
The finished portrait will be delivered in a durable, water-resistant, and tear-resistant poly zip envelope made of polypropylene, featuring a zipper closure.
Shipping charges, when needed, will be added to the portrait’s cost based on Canada Post rates. These charges are separate from the portrait’s cost. All shipments are insured for the full value of the portrait, and a signature is required upon delivery. Whenever possible, the finished portrait will be delivered in person.
Once the artwork has been shipped or personally delivered, responsibility for any damages that may occur transfers to the recipient. The artist is not liable for any issues arising after this handover.
Copyright
The artist retains the rights to all artwork and reserves the right to use any and all images for promotional purposes.
Photos
Photographs are key to creating portraits. Photographs are often the only way I get to meet my subject. A good photo will result in a good portrait. The better the quality of a photograph, and the more photographs I have to work with, the better the portrait.
The Ideal Photograph
The ideal pet photograph will have the following characteristics:
- Taken with a digital camera. If taken with a phone or tablet, avoid using the zoom feature to take the photo as this tends to pixelate the image.
- Taken at the highest resolution possible
- Taken in natural light versus using a flash.
- Taken at the subject’s eye level.
- Taken such that the subject fills the frame without cropping out body parts that you want in the image.
Submitting Photographs
When submitting photographs for a commission, please do the following:
- Identify your favourite photographs, and why.
- Identify the photographs that best represents colour of your pet.
- Identify the photographs that best represent personality and character of your pet.
- Identify the photograph that has the pose you wish to replicate.
- Send lots of photographs, the more the merrier. Send the photographs as email attachments. Depending on the size of the photographs, you may need to send multiple emails.
Materials
All supplies are artist quality. The portraits are made to last using the best materials available.
Medium
Artist quality coloured pencils from Prismacolour Premier, Faber Castell Polychromos, Caran D’ache Luminance, and Caran D’ache Pablos are used in creating the artwork.
Paper
Grafix Polydraw Double Matte Drafting Film– This translucent polyester film is archival, acid free, tear free and heat resistant.
Clairefontaine Pastelmat– This softly textured paper made from cellulose fibers has a coarser surface than velour, but a softer surface than sanded papers. It is archival, acid free and lightfast.
*Archival and Acid-free paper addresses the problem of preserving documents and artwork for long periods.
Shop
The Market at Western Fair District
Discover the vibrant essence of The Market at Western Fair District, where you can immerse yourself in a delightful in-person shopping experience. Unearth the freshest local produce, uncover unique artisanal treasures, and relish the unforgettable atmosphere of our bustling market.
Make sure to visit the talented local artists on the second floor, where my booth awaits your exploration!
Western Fair District Market
900 King St, London ON N5W 2X7
(519) 800-3831
Online
To shop online, please click on the link below which will take you to the Kelly Murphy, Fine Art online shop hosted by Square (will open in a new tab).
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via the Contact form.
About
Kelly Murphy is an artist specializing in realistic wildlife drawings and pet portraits using coloured pencils. Her art is inspired by her love for camping and her passion for nature. A graduate of Sheridan College’s illustration program in 1997, Kelly aims to evoke a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world through her art. Whether capturing the majesty of a wild animal or the endearing personality of a beloved pet, Kelly’s work invites viewers to see the world through her eyes.
Contact
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