LMH Arts
Laura M. Harrigan
How to Order
1. Compile your Inspiration Photos
When choosing your photos, keep these tips in mind!
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Make sure the photo has good lighting.
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In a well lit picture, the planes, highlights and shadows of your loved ones face will stand out more, making the picture more interesting. Also the colors of the animal's coat will be easier to see and duplicate. I will edit the photos that come in to make the composition better.
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A photo that captures their personality
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Animals are so beautiful and have such amazing expressions in their eyes, that I think these images make better paintings. Generally the subjects in my pictures end up near, or larger than life. While I prefer doing close ups on your loved one's face, I will happily do a full body picture if the canvas size you request is big enough.
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Get down on their level.
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A better representation of your pet's face is found in a picture taken on their level.
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2. Choose Your Canvas Type
Think of the finished product - would you like to hang the canvas on the wall without a frame, or have the canvas framed? There is no price difference between the choices.
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Canvas Wrapped Frame - Also called Gallery Wrapped canvas, uses thicker wood stretchers, usually around 1.5 inches deep. The sides of the exposed canvas will be painted black. This is a more informal and contemporary look, and saves money since you won't need to buy a frame for your portrait.
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Frame Canvas - A thinner canvas (usually around .75 inch deep) will be used. This depth canvas fits easily within canvas frames (frame is not provided by LMH Arts). The sides of the canvas will not be painted.
3. Choose Canvas Size
Price of your portrait is dependent on the size. Options are listed below with suggestions based on the size of your pet(s). The price includes one animal in the portrait. Each additional pet increases the price of the final portrait by $200.
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11 x 14 - $325 - suitable for a smaller dog or a cat
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16 x 16 - $400
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16 x 20 - $480 - large dog, two dogs close together, or a full body small dog
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16 x 24 - $580 - good size for 2 larger dogs
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20 x 20 - $600
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24 x 24 - $860
For a larger canvas, the charge is $1.50/square inch.
4. Contact Me & Fill Out Questionnaire
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Fill out the questionnaire form to the right and submit all the information needed to complete the portrait
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We can discuss your inspiration photos and decide together the best image for the portrait you are looking for
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You obviously love your pet and if you'd like to share, I love to hear about the experiences you shared with them.
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An estimate will be created and sent to you for final approval
5. Payment
Before I begin, we will confirm pricing, turnaround time, and shipping costs. Accepted payment methods include Venmo or Check.
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Deposit: To confirm your order, a 50% deposit is due before I can begin the portrait.
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Shipping: Costs will be paid by customer - prices based on the size of canvas
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Turn-around Time: Life can throw in diversions, of course, but on average, one portrait can be completed within four - twelve weeks from confirming the order. Once I begin a portrait, it is usually completed within 3 weeks or sooner.
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Progress Photos: If you'd like, I can send customers progress photos in the process so they can see how the magic happens!
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Final Payment: Final payment will be taken, including shipping and tax, prior to customer pickup or shipping drop off.
