How to Commission a Portrait
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Procedures:
Once we agree upon a photo, and I receive your 50% non-refundable deposit, your portrait will be added to my lineup. At the time of your deposit, I will give you an estimation of your due date based on how many are in front of you.
I generally allow four weeks for each portrait but if you have more than one subject in a portrait, add two weeks for each additional person or pet.
I will notify you by email the day I commence your commission with an approximate date for completion.
My style is Realism, so I work for weeks on end, making everything just right so that you end up with a stellar portrait that preserves the legacy of the sitters.
Because my portraits are so labor intensive, I require a non refundable 50% deposit up front and the balance, including shipping costs, when the portrait is ready and before the portrait is shipped. To save trouble for both parties, consider carefully before engaging in a commission as there are no refunds. I only accept a few portraits each year, so I can only accommodate serious buyers.
Payment Options: 50% Non-refundable deposit required up front
Price List: USD
Preserve your memories with wonderful pencil portraits of special moments in your life
Single Subject: One Person or Pet
Double Portrait: 2 Models - People or Pets
or 1 Person & 1 Pet
Triple Portraits: 3 Models - People or Pets
Only available in 11x14
Prices are valid during my apprenticeship with the world's foremost Portrait Master, Sandra Angelo. Once my apprenticeship is complete, prices will go up.
Once the 50% non-refundable deposit is received the portrait goes into my queue. When the portrait is complete, you will be contacted for payment of the balance due, plus postage and packing. The piece will be shipped after full payment is received.
Your portrait will be shipped with a simple white or cream matte, ready for framing.
My Contact Info:
Your Information
Please provide the following:
Full name …………………………………………………
Full Mailing Address …………………………………….
………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………
E-mail address ……………………………………………
Phone number ……………………………………………
Names of subject(s) ………………………………………..
Terms and Conditions
Deliveries
I will supply you with the finished artwork in the size you purchased. Additional archival quality prints of the portrait are available at 50% of the portrait price per print. (No extra SH charges if the prints are shipped with the portrait.) Prints will not be matted.
Copyrights
Print this release form and email a signed copy to:
[email protected]
I retain the copyrights on all my artwork and reserve the right to use my portraits on my various websites and in promotional materials and any endeavor that furthers my portrait career. On occasion, I may request the portrait for a showing of my work. ( I will cover shipping and insurance for the borrowed portrait.)
I require a model release, signed by the model(s). If the model is under 18, the parent or guardian of the model(s) needs to sign the release contained within this document.
If you can provide me with a testimonial once the work is completed and/or a photo of the room in which the portrait is being displayed, it will be much appreciated.
I require this release form from all clients, giving me permission to use your photo for your portrait. You still retain all the rights to your photo but this gives me permission to draw it and use my drawing in my portfolio. In this day and age, one needs to be careful about securing rights to draw from a photo. This release assures me that you have permission to use the photo I will work from.
RELEASE FORM: Photographs & Models
I do hereby grant Jan Jennings and her assigned legal representatives the right to publish art created from your portrait photographs or art or derivatives thereof from my photo (s) for reference as is, or in art, videos, books, DVDs, on the Internet or any other medium, print or electronic, and I waive any right to inspection or approval of the final version, including written copy that may be created in connection therewith, as well any monetary benefit that may be realized.
It is understood that the photographer, __________________________, still owns ALL copyrights for his/her photo and these are nonexclusive rights. Granting permission shall in no way restrict republication of the photograph by the Undersigned or others authorized by the Undersigned.
The photographer warrants that he/she is the sole creator of the Work and owns all rights granted under this Agreement, that the Work is an original photo, not copied from, nor a derivative of any copyrighted photograph, that the Work does not infringe on any other person’s copyrights or rights of literary property, that necessary model releases have been obtained, and to his/her knowledge, this Work does not violate the rights of, privacy, nor does it libel other persons.
___I am of full age or my legal guardian or parent is signing consent. I have read this release and am fully familiar with its contents. One copy of this Permission form shall be returned to Jan Jennings by email and one copy shall be retained by the Undersigned.
Model’s Name: ____________________________________________
Description of the Photo: _________________________________________________________
_____This model is under the age of 18 and I grant permission to use his/her likeness in this photo.
Parent's name if signing for a minor under 18 years of age:
_________________________________________
Address of photographer:
_________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Email____________________________________
Photographer's Signature
_________________________________________
Phone _______________________________
Date __________________________________
Procedures:
Once we agree upon a photo, and I receive your 50% non-refundable deposit, your portrait will be added to my lineup. At the time of your deposit, I will give you an estimation of your due date based on how many are in front of you.
I generally allow four weeks for each portrait but if you have more than one subject in a portrait, add two weeks for each additional person or pet.
I will notify you by email the day I commence your commission with an approximate date for completion.
My style is Realism, so I work for weeks on end, making everything just right so that you end up with a stellar portrait that preserves the legacy of the sitters.
Because my portraits are so labor intensive, I require a non refundable 50% deposit up front and the balance, including shipping costs, when the portrait is ready and before the portrait is shipped. To save trouble for both parties, consider carefully before engaging in a commission as there are no refunds. I only accept a few portraits each year, so I can only accommodate serious buyers.
Payment Options: 50% Non-refundable deposit required up front
- Pay via personal check made out to Jan Jennings.
- Pay with cash payable in person to Jan Jennings
Price List: USD
Preserve your memories with wonderful pencil portraits of special moments in your life
Single Subject: One Person or Pet
- 8.5x11 - Face $777
- 8.5x11 - Full body $977
- 11x14 - Face $1177
- 11x14 - Full body $1377
- If you want a background or creative portrait, add $500 to any price
Double Portrait: 2 Models - People or Pets
or 1 Person & 1 Pet
- 8.5x11 - Faces $1,377
- 8.5x11 - Full bodies $1,577
- 11x14 - Faces $1,773
- 11x14 - Full bodies $1,973
- If you want a background or creative portrait, add $500 to any price.
Triple Portraits: 3 Models - People or Pets
Only available in 11x14
- 11x14 - Faces $2,377
- 11x14 - Full bodies $2,777
- If you want a background or creative portrait, add $500 to any price.
Prices are valid during my apprenticeship with the world's foremost Portrait Master, Sandra Angelo. Once my apprenticeship is complete, prices will go up.
Once the 50% non-refundable deposit is received the portrait goes into my queue. When the portrait is complete, you will be contacted for payment of the balance due, plus postage and packing. The piece will be shipped after full payment is received.
Your portrait will be shipped with a simple white or cream matte, ready for framing.
My Contact Info:
- Phone: 575-551-4591
- Email: [email protected]
Your Information
Please provide the following:
Full name …………………………………………………
Full Mailing Address …………………………………….
………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………
E-mail address ……………………………………………
Phone number ……………………………………………
Names of subject(s) ………………………………………..
Terms and Conditions
Deliveries
I will supply you with the finished artwork in the size you purchased. Additional archival quality prints of the portrait are available at 50% of the portrait price per print. (No extra SH charges if the prints are shipped with the portrait.) Prints will not be matted.
Copyrights
Print this release form and email a signed copy to:
[email protected]
I retain the copyrights on all my artwork and reserve the right to use my portraits on my various websites and in promotional materials and any endeavor that furthers my portrait career. On occasion, I may request the portrait for a showing of my work. ( I will cover shipping and insurance for the borrowed portrait.)
I require a model release, signed by the model(s). If the model is under 18, the parent or guardian of the model(s) needs to sign the release contained within this document.
If you can provide me with a testimonial once the work is completed and/or a photo of the room in which the portrait is being displayed, it will be much appreciated.
I require this release form from all clients, giving me permission to use your photo for your portrait. You still retain all the rights to your photo but this gives me permission to draw it and use my drawing in my portfolio. In this day and age, one needs to be careful about securing rights to draw from a photo. This release assures me that you have permission to use the photo I will work from.
RELEASE FORM: Photographs & Models
I do hereby grant Jan Jennings and her assigned legal representatives the right to publish art created from your portrait photographs or art or derivatives thereof from my photo (s) for reference as is, or in art, videos, books, DVDs, on the Internet or any other medium, print or electronic, and I waive any right to inspection or approval of the final version, including written copy that may be created in connection therewith, as well any monetary benefit that may be realized.
It is understood that the photographer, __________________________, still owns ALL copyrights for his/her photo and these are nonexclusive rights. Granting permission shall in no way restrict republication of the photograph by the Undersigned or others authorized by the Undersigned.
The photographer warrants that he/she is the sole creator of the Work and owns all rights granted under this Agreement, that the Work is an original photo, not copied from, nor a derivative of any copyrighted photograph, that the Work does not infringe on any other person’s copyrights or rights of literary property, that necessary model releases have been obtained, and to his/her knowledge, this Work does not violate the rights of, privacy, nor does it libel other persons.
___I am of full age or my legal guardian or parent is signing consent. I have read this release and am fully familiar with its contents. One copy of this Permission form shall be returned to Jan Jennings by email and one copy shall be retained by the Undersigned.
Model’s Name: ____________________________________________
Description of the Photo: _________________________________________________________
_____This model is under the age of 18 and I grant permission to use his/her likeness in this photo.
Parent's name if signing for a minor under 18 years of age:
_________________________________________
Address of photographer:
_________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Email____________________________________
Photographer's Signature
_________________________________________
Phone _______________________________
Date __________________________________