The Art of Charcoal and Graphite: Free Portrait!

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of paper do you use?
I use medium weight, acid free archival super awesome paper. It won't fade, it's sturdy and it will last for years-so long as your dog doesn't chew it up or your child doesn't use it as a dinner plate.

How do I choose a picture?
Choose a picture that you love, I'll work with it (it does help if it's not taken in the dark without a flash). Most people choose snap shots instead of professional photos. Often times when drawing multiple people I've used the favorite photo of each person (there is never a "perfect" family photo), and then artistically put them in the same drawing. Sometimes I've used as many as 7 different photos to get everyone looking just right.

How do I get you the photo?
Email is fine. In fact, I prefer it. Then I don't have to worry about losing your only photo ;) You can also snail mail or just give them to me the next time we see each other.

How long will it take?
About six-eight months. More if there is more than one person. Just kidding. Usually a week or two, maybe three. If you're really pressed for time I can expedite the service and have it done in 5-7 days. That's an additional cost though.

How much "additional cost?"
Your first born child. Just kidding. It would be an additional $25 for expedited service.

Where did you get this talent!?
I inherited this wonderful skill from my Grandmother Dorothea. She is amazing! She shared her talent with most of my family as well. If you need pottery, jewelry, paintings, photoshop,framing, illustrations, photography, etc.... someone can do it!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Free Portrait!

I've decided to give away one free 8x10 portrait! This is a priceless gift you can keep for yourself (stingy) or give to someone you love. You can choose what style you like from the samples shown below. The giveaway will end at midnight, March 26.

To enter, leave a comment with your email address so I can contact you!!! One entry, per person.

To see those samples click here

10 comments:

Joy said...: Great giveaway :) Thanks; March 19, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Robyn said...: I would love one of these! We got one done of our older son and it hangs in the hallway. Now I'd like to have one for our younger son.
Thanks for the giveaway!; March 19, 2009 at 1:04 PM
Anonymous said...: My Goodness, these are fantastic!
I would love a drawing of my niece!

Thanks,
Leilani
one18fifteen(at)aol(dot)com; March 19, 2009 at 1:54 PM
meddlingkidd said...: What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

Jen
meddlingkidd [at] aol.com; March 19, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Buki Family said...: i love your work. the wedding one is beautiful!

sabeckstrom at yahoo dot com; March 20, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Angela (Turner) Howland said...: Well cool! The question is what/who would I want done?! You're so talented! They're beautiful!; March 21, 2009 at 1:26 PM
jenna said...: can you do one of me and kyle? ill be your best frandddd lol. your a great artist, i never knew that about you!! its very interesting, i almost wanna start back up in doing art looking at your pieces...i use to but i stopped. you do a great job though! keep it up!

jenna boals; March 21, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Melissa (Irving) Meldrum said...: I had no idea you did that! They are amazing. I love the one of Heather and Andy! You got Talent girl! Count me in on the giveaway!

- missyscraps at hotmail.com; March 21, 2009 at 7:31 PM
M and W said...: I'd love a portrait!!!; March 21, 2009 at 11:58 PM
chericehodges said...: I have always wanted one of my son! Thanks for the amazing giveaway.

chericehodges@gmail.com; March 22, 2009 at 11:29 AM

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Free Portrait!

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