Price and time. Because I use slow drying acrylics, I can paint with them very similarly to how I paint with oils. You likely won’t be able to tell the difference between an acrylic and an oil painting. Because oils do take weeks to dry, it does take me a lot longer to complete an oil painting than it does an acrylic. Both paintings will have a protective varnish on them, and both paintings will outlast either of our lifetimes. So if you’re on a budget or a time crunch, go for the acrylic. If you’ve got time and a bigger budget, let’s consider the oils :)

That depends. If you have a date you need it by, it’s best for both of us if you state that right away when you inquire. If I think there’s a chance I can’t meet your deadline, I will tell you upfront. I will provide you with an estimate by which I believe your painting will be completed, based on size, specific elements of your painting, whether I’m using oils or acrylics, and where in my order of projects yours falls. Once I get started, acrylics typically take a few weeks, oils can take a couple months.

I will give you a quote for your total cost upfront. This will include sales tax and may or may not include shipping. You’ll pay a non-refundable 25% retainer so I can buy the supplies needed to start your painting. The remaining balance, including any shipping we need to add, will be due upon completion of your painting and before I ship it to you.

Yes! I will give you opportunities for feedback during the process, and if I’m not sure about something, I will absolutely reach out and ask for your opinion. I will also take pictures and post progress in my Stories on social media along the way. (If your painting is a surprise gift for someone, you can definitely ask me not to post anything until you’ve delivered your gift.)