Watercolor Portraits by Margot Bloom
A special birthday, anniversary or just a simple memory. I can create your portrait from one of your most cherished photos.
Choosing the best photo
When you are choosing a photo for your portrait consider these qualities:
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Select a pose that is pleasing. This is the most important element. A great pose makes a great painting. | ||||||
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Choose a photo that is crisp, clear and up close to the subject. This way I can pick up on all the beautiful details. | ||||||
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Don't worry too much about background elements, logos, blemishes, etc. I usually paint these elements out so they don't distract from the subject. Of course if there are items you want, please let me know and I will be glad to leave them in. | ||||||
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Still not sure what is the best photo? Send several and I will choose the best one. | ||||||
| Some photographs that have been taken by a commercial photographer may be copyrighted. (They will be marked as such.) This means I can not duplicate them without a written release from the photographer. | ||||||
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Please take special care when shipping your photos to me as I cannot be responsible for any damage that occurs through shipping. Here are a few shipping tips that will help prevent any damage to your photos:
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The Process
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I will normally crop your image for the best composition. This makes for a more intimate painting. If you want your image a certain way or not cropped at all, Tell me. |
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Your original watercolor portrait will be painted using the finest quality Arches, acid free, museum quality paper and Windsor & Newton pigments to ensure long term stability. |
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Your painting will be completed in 2-6 weeks, depending on my work load. I will keep you updated on the progress of your painting with e-mail updates. |
Pricing
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Prices vary according to content and difficulty, but generally start at $500 for a 14x20 with one subject. Each additional subject will be $350. Larger paintings are available and are recommended for large groups. |
| There is an additional charge of $175 for a detailed background and/or foreground. Standard portraits have a shaded background in a color that complements your painting. You can also choose the color if you want a specific background color. A complex foreground would be wedding dresses, plaids, ornate uniforms, etc. These elements require a lot more time to paint and will incur this additional charge. |
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A deposit of 30% is due before the work begins. Final payment is due on receipt of your portrait. Please contact me with any questions. |
Ordering
Ordering is easy! Just click on Order Form link and print out the form. Send it along with your photos and payment.
Copyrights
The following is a basic version of current copyright law and applies to all artwork created unless another agreement has been made between the client and artist in a written contract.
| The artist retains all copyrights to and all rights of reproduction of all images from the moment of creation, and is ordinarily given a term enduring for the artist's life, plus an additional 50 years after the artist's death. |
| The artist retains all copyrights to created images and their use in reproduction form, i.e. limited edition prints, and has the right to the distribution of the reproductions of created images. |
| The artist has the right to use created images publicly for advertising and promotional displays. |
Margot Bloom
1350 Diamond Bar Blvd. Unit B
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Copyright 2006 Margot Bloom. All rights reserved. For viewing purposes only. No images in this file may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without the written permission of Margot Bloom.
