Vicki Downey Cheek
The basics....
Send up to 6 photos to my email at downeyart @ gmail.com. Be sure photos are the best ones you can get. The quality of the drawing depends on the amount of detail I see.
If you want something different than a single head portrait, there is no obligation for me to look at your photos and see what I am able to do for you.
Prices for full body, more than one pet, or
backgrounds of any sort, will be quoted
on an individual basis depending on what you want.
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I will draw what I see in the photo unless you specifically tell me something needs to be changed. For instance, if you prefer I not draw in a halter or collar, it's best I know before I start. Any change requests made after I have started a drawing will have an additional fee.
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Christmas portraits: If I do not have an order, photos, and deposit before October 1, I will not be able to guarantee portraits will be completed before December 25th.
If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to drop me an email.
Gift Certificates....
I offer gift certificates for portraits, or for partial payment toward a portrait. For more information, contact me at downeyart @ gmail.com
"Mr. Stubbs"
All copyrights and reproduction
rights belong to the artist. If you intend to reproduce, or otherwise remarket any commission, you must purchase the copyright or have prior written approval by the artist.
How To Order Your Portrait
I can create a portrait from your clear and detailed photos. The clearer the photograph you are able to send me, the better the art work will be. Use a high resolution setting on your camera and shoot at eye level. Avoid high shadow areas or extremely bright times of day to get the best possible reference photo.
All digital photographs should be emailed to:
downeyart @ gmail.com.
**Note: I cannot use any photograph taken by a professional photographer without their written permission due to copyright protection.
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Pricing is for single graphite head portrait.
If you want a full body, additional subjects, or a more detailed background, please contact me for a quote. Sizes are paper size and finished matted piece will be larger.
Graphite Drawings: Watercolor Paintings:
8x10 $295 8x10 $345
11x14 $495 11x14 $575
12x16 $595 12x16 $725
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• Prices include a free single, acid free mat.
• The standard, most requested size, is the 11x14.
• The 11x14 portrait will be 16x20 once matted.
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A 25% deposit is required before I begin work.
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Payment plans are welcome! I understand that original art is an investment you might not be able to make all at one time. I am happy to break down the payments into smaller installments for up to a 6 month period. Delivery would be made after I receive the final payment.
Portraits are created on acid-free archival paper. Sizes are
paper dimensions and are approximate.
Optional double matting and framing is available. Request more information if interested.
A single acid-free gray mat - FREE with commission
Missouri residents will have 5.975% sales tax added. Shipping and handling with insurance is additional if needed.
I will send photos of the work at about 75% done then 90% done so we can catch any potential changes prior to completion. Once the portrait is finished, I will send a proof for you to approve. One minor adjustment will be included in the cost. (I consider minor being something I can do in less than an hour.) Once you approve the artwork, I will send an email with the final bill, unless other arrangements have been made.
Artwork will be shipped insured, or hand-delivered if you are local, once payment has cleared. Delivery must be taken within 14 days of completion unless prior arrangements are made.
