Hopefully Housed

Made for Moments

Commissions

Custom Portraits Et Al

To place an order, fill out the contact form. Please read all the information on this page before placing an order to make this process easy.

I primarily work in 3 different styles: oil pastel, colored pencil, or charcoal.

Because it takes me longer to draw depending on medium, the prices are adjusted for that.

The portraits are all completed on paper, and will include a simple frame in the shipping cost so the piece is ready to hang when you receive it. If you don’t want it framed, let me know.

I draw from reference so be sure to provide reference pictures. The higher the quality, the better. Ideally, I need to make out features.

Please note – The prices below show the starting prices for each medium and standard size. Multiple people and detailed backgrounds have an additional cost.

The actual size of the images are different from the standard commission size I will draw for you. The images are for reference only. Please read over important information below to make your ordering process simple.

Oil Pastel

Actual Size: 16″x 18″
Commission Size: 16″x 18″
Price – $700
Actual Size: 15″x 20″
Commission Size: 15″x 20″
Price – $800
Actual Size: 18″x 24″
Commission Size: 18″x 24″
Price – $900

Colored Pencil

Actual Size: 8.75″x 11.75″
Commission Size: 12″x 16″
Price – $600
Actual Size: 16.75″x 13″
Commission Size: 16″x 20″
Price – $800
Actual Size: 18″x 24″
Commission Size: 18″x 24″
Price – $1000

Charcoal

Actual Size: 12″x 16″
Commission Size: 12″x 16″
Price – $400
Actual Size: 16″x 20″
Commission Size: 16″x 20″
Price – $600
Actual Size: 18″x 24″
Commission Size: 18″x 24″
Price – $700

Additional Medium You Can Request

Medium: Brush Pen, Acrylic Paint, white gel pen, mixed media
Actual size: 16.5″ x 24″
Commission Sizes: 12″ x 16″ ; 16″ x 20″; 18″ x 24″
Price: Contact for Quote
Medium: Stippling done with micro sharpie and white gel pen (zoom in, those are all tiny dots)
Actual size: 16.5″ x 24″
Commission Sizes: 12″ x 16″ ; 16″ x 20″; 18″ x 24″
Price: Minimum starting price $2000 for 12″ x16″

PHOTOS

Choose the photo you want to be drawn. It’s easier for me to draw when the features are clear and lighting is bright. If you have a photo you are unsure of, just include it in the request, and I’ll get back to you.

BACKGROUND COLORS

I can draw the photo exactly as is or remove the background and provide a solid background color. You can provide a background color or I can choose one. You can send a photo of color you’d like or the hexdecimal color code.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

A 50% deposit is required before I begin working when I accept you order. The remainder is due once the piece is complete, you have received it, and signed off on it. Bank transfer/Zelle is easiest way to pay, but if you have another way, let me know.

WAIT TIMES

The pieces will take around 4 weeks to complete, but the length of time will vary depending on the size and medium. Place an order at least six weeks in advance before you need the piece.

SHIPPING

Shipping will be around $40 but if I’m shipping with a frame, it will cost $60.

CONTRACT

Since I can’t provide a receipt given the 50% at order approval and 50% after finishing, I will provide a contract we can both sign.

MY COMMISSION PROCESS

Once you fill out a form requesting the size and medium you want, date you need it by, and attach a photo, I will provide a quote. We will talk over email and over phone (or video call) so we both have a clear vision for the drawing. I want this to be personal and would love to know more about the photo, why you want it drawn, just a small story behind it or get to know you because my conversations with people influence the way I draw. If you do not care about me hearing your story behind the photo and want to leave all creative agency to me, you can say so in email and the call won’t be needed.

READY TO PLACE YOUR ORDER?

To place your order, fill out the contact form with the picture you want drawn, size, material, and background colour preference. I will contact you with the exact quote and do more of an in-depth consultation.

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