John Helms Gallery                                                     The Painting Process                    

The Commissioned Painting Process:

You are in complete control of every step of the painting process so you�ll know exactly how it�ll look when it is finished � no surprises � no disappointments. Your complete satisfaction is very important to me.

Step 1. Artist-Client Agreement

Print-out, fill out and sign my Artist-Client Agreement form on my web site and mail it back to me at the address provided on the agreement.  - be sure to fill out both pages and make a copy for yourself.

This must be done first before we can proceed to Step2.

Step 2. Snail mail or Email me your photo/photos

You either mail or email me the photo/photos that you want to turn into a painting, choose type and size, and pay a 50% advance payment via check by mail or credit card from my web site. After I receive you payment, I will start working on your photo to create a preview the way you imagine your painting to turn out. I do photo montages and other photo editing, which is absolutely free of charge to you.

Step 3. I upload / Email a Sketch of the Painting

I email you a rough sketch of how you want your painting to look for your approval or modification.

Step 4. I start painting your photo

After we agree on how your painting is to look, size, and medium used, etc, I start painting it. I specialize in different styles and media (charcoal, pencil, oil, and acrylic). I choose the most suitable image and painting surface to use.

Step 5. I inspect the painting

After I have completed your hand painted portrait, I�ll inspect the painting. If it does not meet my quality standards, I will modify it to meet your specifications, or repaint it altogether.

Step 6. I upload a photo of your painting

I upload a photo of your painting to my website, so you can review it and confirm, or ask for modifications. You will be informed by email when your hand painted portrait is ready for you to review.

Step 7. Confirm The Painting

After you review your painting, you confirm the finished portrait via email. When confirming your painting, you will be asked to pay the balance.

Step 8. I deliver the painted portrait / Landscape to you

After I receive the balance, your hand painted portrait will be shipped by express delivery, rolled in a tube or on canvas stretchers, to the address you have provided.

Cancellation: In the unlikely event that the artist or the client should cancel the job for any reason, the artist keeps the painting and client�s non-refundable down payment.

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