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Karen M Berisford  -  Pets, Portraits & Wildlife Artist
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The Commission process

Contact Me:
E-mail here
Phone: 07854 677416

How does it work?

Step 1    -   Artwork choices
Choose your size and medium for your subject and either give me a call or fill in my commissions form on the Commissions page. Which medium? Take a look at my work in the Art Gallery of your subject choice, giving you chance to see the different types of media I work with and choose your chosen media for your commission subject. However, below is a little guide to give you an idea of which to choose if you still are not sure...
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Coloured Pencils

Gives very fine details and strong colours.
Good for:
Pets, Birds, Wildlife, Flowers
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Graphite Pencils

Wonderful tonal qualities and fine details.
Good for:
Portraits, Reptiles,
Black & White animals
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Pastels

Soft tones and detail.
Good for:
Fluffy & long haired animals, Portraits, Flowers.
Used in backgrounds with coloured pencil subjects.
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Acrylic Paints

Strong and bold colours and detail.
Good for:
Animal fur, Landscapes, May'Vo Art pieces
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Oils

Great tonal effects and perfect blendability.
Good for: Portraits, Pets & other furry animals

Step 2  -  Images

Send me a favourite, high quality photograph (free of copyright), of your chosen subject, or if you do not have any good quality ones, send a few through. This can be done safely by E-mailing them to me (preferred method) or by sending them via insured post (contact me for my home address). I shall get back to you with a price.

Step 3  - Payments/Deposits

A minimum payment of 50% of the price is required before the start of the Artwork, and the further 50% upon completion and pre posting.

Step 4  -  Progress

If your chosen subject is made up of two or more photographs, I will produce a rough sketch and ask you to clarify before beginning the piece. All Artworks are added to my 'Works In Progress' page where you can see the piece coming together, sometimes with images showing me, the Artist, working on it too. It is important to keep an eye on the progress in case there are any changes you wish to make, however please be aware that the Artwork changes drastically throughout the process and rarely represents the true photograph in the early stages.
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Step 5  -  Clarification of final piece

Upon completion of the Artwork, an E-mail will be sent with a proof copy of the final image for you to check over. At this stage it is important that any changes you may wish to be made is stated, otherwise a clarification E-mail or phone call will be required so I know you are happy for me to package it up and send it out to you.
The final payment should now be made on any outstanding balance. 

Prints available to order

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Please allow 2 weeks for these to be delivered to you


Step 6  -  Postage & Feedback

Upon clarification and payment of the final image, the Artwork will then be securely packaged and sent out to you. All postage costs include insurance should there be any damage or loss in the post.  Upon receipt of your Artwork, please make sure there is no damage to the piece and if you are extremely happy with your purchase, I would love to hear your feedback and comments so I can add them to my Testimonials page!

Terms & Conditions

Please make sure you read and agree to the Terms & conditions before ordering your commission. These cover returns issues as well as damages and other information that may be important to you. 
Copyright Karen M Berisford 2011 All images within this website are owned by Karen M Berisford and must not be used in any way without permission