Beautiful Hand-Drawn Portraits from Your Photos
by Michael Cochran

 

 

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

How do I order and pay for my portrait?
1. You can email your portrait information to me.
Indicate the size, style, number of people in portrait.
OR fill out the Order Form and mail or fax it to me.

2. You can email your photographs as a .jpg attachment. 
OR mail the photos along with your payment and information.

3. I accept payment through online credit card payment, PayPal,
and personal checks.

• I ask for half deposit with your order to ensure the sincerity of the request.
• The second half payment has to made when the portrait is approved by you.
• The portrait will be shipped when full payment has been made.

Please don't hesitate to call me at 631-224-5929 with any questions. I am on Eastern Time.

All photos mailed in are returned back to you unharmed with your finished portrait.
Note: Image copyright is retained by the artist.

How long will it take to complete the portrait?
I can draw your Charcoal & Pastel portrait in 5 days upon receiving your order.
Oil Paintings always take 2-4 weeks to complete.
While I'm drawing your portrait, I will email a scan of your portrait to you so you can see how it's coming along, and for you to make any changes before it's mailed out to you.
Are the portraits hand-drawn?
Yes, all portraits are completely hand-drawn, the old-fashioned way.
I do NOT use any computer equipment to create my portraits.
Which photos are best to send?
The more clear and focused your photo is, the more accurate your portrait will be. If your photo is blurry or the subject is very small in the photo, I will have to do a lot of guesswork on the detail, and your portrait won't be as accurate as it could be.
*Extra photos are also suggested as they can serve as a reference for colouring, details, and personality, especially when the primary picture is old or blurry or have red-eye problems, etc.
Can I have this matted and framed?
 All the portraits are matted for ensure safe shipping. However, the portrait is easy to take out of the matting board in case you prefer to have a mat of your choice.

I do not frame the portraits myself because it's risky to ship with the glass in the frame. I think it's best if you pick out a frame of your choice for your portrait after you receive it.

What size will the portrait be?

Portrait Size - charcoal & pastel
11" x 14"
Overall Size with matte
16" x 20"
Oil Painting Size
16" x 20"

What is your return policy if I'm not satisfied?
  I guarantee all my work to be done to your satisfaction or your money will be refunded in full. During the process of making your portrait, I will email you a digital image of your portrait to get your input, and make any changes necessary before it's completion. This helps ensure that you are happy with your portrait before it's mailed out to you.

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