General Questions:
Can I request to change things or add things?
After I receive your responses to questions which help me get to know your loved one, any outside input will hinder the organic “flow” of this process. I welcome you to send me more information about your loved one any time, but beyond that, you will have to trust me to make the painting beautiful for you. I have never had any complaints and in all humility, every painting I’ve made has brought happiness to the recipient.
Will you include everything I share?
I will do my best to symbolize the things you share but I can't always include everything. What I use is dependent upon what makes for a beautiful painting. If there are a few "crucial things" you want included, let me know. I am pretty sure you will be happy with the surprise. :)
Will you paint more than one painting about my loved one?
Happily! However, keep in mind that no two will be alike.
Will you paint pieces about people or animals that are living?
YES! I love to honor people and animals, in or out of body.
Is it possible to watch the painting in process?
Sometimes. I sometimes post pictures of paintings I have in process on Facebook or Instagram. Sometimes I will take time-lapse videos of me painting which I will share on my website or Facebook.
(If you don’t want me to share the process of the painting with others, please let me know. I will check with you before I do.)
Usually I work without an audience because my process is a kind of meditation which keeps me focused on your loved one.
When should I expect to have the painting?
How quickly I can finish a painting depends on the size, detail, number of orders and how many people are "in line" so to speak. I work on paintings using a "first come, first serve" structure.
For paintings which include ashes and/or photos, I count the day they arrive as the first day of the time frame I gave you.
For rush orders (under 3 weeks) I charge and additional 50%
If I can accept a rush order depends on how backed up I am.
I can start a piece while I am waiting for the arrival of ashes or photographs.
Answering the questions in the "introductions" email and finalizing your payment reserves your spot.
I will let you know the approximate time your painting will take during our first emails.
Do you paint portraits of a person or animal’s face?
Generally, no. I usually include actual photographs in the painting if you want to remember them in that way. Occasionally I will do some portraiture in an impressionist way as a part of the piece. I am not a realist painter by any means.
If you are looking for a portrait focused piece, I refer you to my partner, Giustino M. Durall, an extremely talented and sought after portrait artist.
If you wish to view some of his work and inquire about his availability, here is his website and contact information:
www.studiogiustino.com
Questions about Ash Paintings:
Do I have to include ashes in the painting?
No. This is a very personal choice and I am happy to paint for you with or without ashes.
If I want to include ashes, how will I send my loved ones ashes to you?
Once I know you want to include ashes in the painting, I will send you a complete shipping package.
The package includes:
· A tin for your loved ones ashes
· Packaging
· An order form
1. Place a minimum of 1 teaspoon, up to 1 cup of your loved one's ashes in the tin. (We can discuss if you want to include more.)
2. Ship the package USPS Priority Express mail to me.
I will send your memorial painting by USPS Priority Express mail, which requires a signature
How much cremated remains are needed for each painting?
Please send a minimum of 1 teaspoons for small and medium size paintings. Up to 1 cup for large size.
(We can use more if it is a larger painting or on orders of two or more paintings. Let me know.)
Will I see the ashes in the painting?
The ashes are mixed into the paint so they become one with the paint itself. Sometimes there is texture that comes from the ashes within the paint but I use so many layers and mixed materials it is probably not noticeable. If you want to be able to see the ashes, please let me know and I can work that into the piece.
Where do you keep ashes when they are not in the paint yet?
I shall handle your loved one's ashes with the same respect as I do my own loved one's ashes. I mark each package with your loved one's name and your contact information. I keep totally separate palettes of paint for each piece. I usually work on one painting at a time until completion so there is no chance of confusing anything. Before I mix ashes into paint, I keep your package in a special Shrine-like space I have created especially for this purpose.
Feel free to contact me with further questions.
I am here to be of help.
I look forward to creating a unique memorial which celebrates the life and personality of your loved one!
Thank you for trusting me. I am grateful.
Can I request to change things or add things?
After I receive your responses to questions which help me get to know your loved one, any outside input will hinder the organic “flow” of this process. I welcome you to send me more information about your loved one any time, but beyond that, you will have to trust me to make the painting beautiful for you. I have never had any complaints and in all humility, every painting I’ve made has brought happiness to the recipient.
Will you include everything I share?
I will do my best to symbolize the things you share but I can't always include everything. What I use is dependent upon what makes for a beautiful painting. If there are a few "crucial things" you want included, let me know. I am pretty sure you will be happy with the surprise. :)
Will you paint more than one painting about my loved one?
Happily! However, keep in mind that no two will be alike.
Will you paint pieces about people or animals that are living?
YES! I love to honor people and animals, in or out of body.
Is it possible to watch the painting in process?
Sometimes. I sometimes post pictures of paintings I have in process on Facebook or Instagram. Sometimes I will take time-lapse videos of me painting which I will share on my website or Facebook.
(If you don’t want me to share the process of the painting with others, please let me know. I will check with you before I do.)
Usually I work without an audience because my process is a kind of meditation which keeps me focused on your loved one.
When should I expect to have the painting?
How quickly I can finish a painting depends on the size, detail, number of orders and how many people are "in line" so to speak. I work on paintings using a "first come, first serve" structure.
For paintings which include ashes and/or photos, I count the day they arrive as the first day of the time frame I gave you.
For rush orders (under 3 weeks) I charge and additional 50%
If I can accept a rush order depends on how backed up I am.
I can start a piece while I am waiting for the arrival of ashes or photographs.
Answering the questions in the "introductions" email and finalizing your payment reserves your spot.
I will let you know the approximate time your painting will take during our first emails.
Do you paint portraits of a person or animal’s face?
Generally, no. I usually include actual photographs in the painting if you want to remember them in that way. Occasionally I will do some portraiture in an impressionist way as a part of the piece. I am not a realist painter by any means.
If you are looking for a portrait focused piece, I refer you to my partner, Giustino M. Durall, an extremely talented and sought after portrait artist.
If you wish to view some of his work and inquire about his availability, here is his website and contact information:
www.studiogiustino.com
Questions about Ash Paintings:
Do I have to include ashes in the painting?
No. This is a very personal choice and I am happy to paint for you with or without ashes.
If I want to include ashes, how will I send my loved ones ashes to you?
Once I know you want to include ashes in the painting, I will send you a complete shipping package.
The package includes:
· A tin for your loved ones ashes
· Packaging
· An order form
1. Place a minimum of 1 teaspoon, up to 1 cup of your loved one's ashes in the tin. (We can discuss if you want to include more.)
2. Ship the package USPS Priority Express mail to me.
I will send your memorial painting by USPS Priority Express mail, which requires a signature
How much cremated remains are needed for each painting?
Please send a minimum of 1 teaspoons for small and medium size paintings. Up to 1 cup for large size.
(We can use more if it is a larger painting or on orders of two or more paintings. Let me know.)
Will I see the ashes in the painting?
The ashes are mixed into the paint so they become one with the paint itself. Sometimes there is texture that comes from the ashes within the paint but I use so many layers and mixed materials it is probably not noticeable. If you want to be able to see the ashes, please let me know and I can work that into the piece.
Where do you keep ashes when they are not in the paint yet?
I shall handle your loved one's ashes with the same respect as I do my own loved one's ashes. I mark each package with your loved one's name and your contact information. I keep totally separate palettes of paint for each piece. I usually work on one painting at a time until completion so there is no chance of confusing anything. Before I mix ashes into paint, I keep your package in a special Shrine-like space I have created especially for this purpose.
Feel free to contact me with further questions.
I am here to be of help.
I look forward to creating a unique memorial which celebrates the life and personality of your loved one!
Thank you for trusting me. I am grateful.
