Commissions

People, pets, wildlife, boats, buildings and everything in between, drawn in pencil from your photos.

PetsPortraitsWildlifeHomes & buildingsBoats

Commissioned pencil drawing: Grandfather and granddaughter — Grandfather and granddaughter

Commissioned pencil drawing: Portrait — Portrait

Commissioned pencil drawing: Child and calf — Child and calf

Commissioned pencil drawing: Child portrait — Child portrait

Commissions poster: pencil portraits of a golden retriever, a couple, a cat, a girl in a hat, a wooden boat and a fly fisherman, with sample fees: 8×10 portraits $400, pets $350; 11×14 portraits $650, pets $550. Prices vary with the subject. — Tap to see it full size

How pricing works

Prices depend on the size and how detailed the subject is; the poster shows some sample fees. Request a commission below about your idea and she'll reply with an exact quote.

A 20% non-refundable deposit reserves your spot, and the balance is due when you receive your artwork. If you're not pleased with the finished piece, you don't have to buy it: you owe nothing more, and Cindy keeps the deposit and the original.

A detailed drawing can take 40 to 200 hours, and most are finished within 3 months of the deposit. She'll send progress photos along the way if you'd like them.

Request a commission

How it works

Send a request with a few good, clear photos.
Cindy replies by email with a quote and a commission agreement to sign.
Sign the agreement and pay the 20% deposit to reserve your spot.
She draws your piece and emails you a photo of the finished artwork to approve.
Love it? Pay the balance, or ask about a payment plan; the artwork is yours once it's paid off. Not pleased? You don't have to buy it.
Within 50 miles, Cindy hand-delivers it. Farther away, it's mailed and insured.

See a sample commission agreement (PDF)The details are filled in for each commission.

Questions people ask

What photos work best?

Clear, well-lit photos taken at eye level, where you can see the eyes and details. Daylight from a window is ideal. Several photos help, even if one is the main one.

Can you combine people or pets from different photos?

Yes. Send a photo of each, and say how you'd like them arranged. Adding more subjects adds to the price.

How long does it take?

A detailed drawing takes 40 to 200 hours, and most are finished within 3 months of the deposit. If you need it by a certain date, say so in your request and Cindy will tell you if it's possible.

What if I don't love it?

Then you don't have to buy it. You owe nothing more; the 20% deposit isn't refunded, since it covers Cindy's time, and she keeps the original.

Can I make prints of my portrait?

Cindy keeps the copyright to her artwork, so it can't be copied without her permission. She can make prints or note cards of your portrait for you for an additional fee.

Request a commission

Tell Cindy who or what you'd like drawn and attach your best photos. She'll reply by email with a quote and an agreement to sign. Nothing is due until you've agreed to the quote.