Here's how the process of commissioning a Family Portrait that isn't listed usually plays out...
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Step 1. SUBMIT A COMMISSION REQUEST 
           Start by filling out the form on the previous page, "Custom Artwork", under the Family category describing what idea you have. You
           can quickly find it by clicking the green arrow at the top left of this page. This form doesn't officially book your painting commission,
           as it simply is used to provide Millart4You applicable knowledge of what you're looking for.

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            Describe what idea you have. It could be as simple as requesting an additional person, making it a total of 4 people in the portrait
            as opposed to the listed maximum of 3. Maybe you want a person AND their dog in a painting. Or, you could be wanting a larger
            canvas than what options are listed on my website. Certain sizes may not be feasible, but it's still good to ask! So, ask away!

            These specialty orders may require more steps in the planning stage, and will have their own separate price based on the needs of
            the commission project.

           *Once your commission request is sent, Emily will receive an email with your message & show any add-ons you selected for your
             piece. She typically responds within 24-48hrs. If for some reason she doesn't, follow-up emails to millart4you@gmail.com are more
             than welcome, as some emails can get lost in the shuffle. Of course, if you have any additional questions for a commission, you
             are more than welcome to email them.


Step 2. REFERENCE PHOTOS:
           When Emily responds, she will ask you to send her a few photos of all the people that you're looking to have in the family portrait.
           The photos can be of them all together, or separate, or a mixture of both. While she doesn't expect the photos to be in 4K or have
           cinematic lighting, they do need to be clear enough to provide Emily with an accurate representation of your family members.
           Overly dark, blurry, or grainy photos will not be viewed as an adequate reference. Scroll down to see samples of usable & unusable
           photos.

          TIPS FOR SENDING PHOTOS -- The more photos you can provide, the better, especially if you can include some with different angles.
                                                      Different angles can also help Emily properly recreate any personalized features a person may have
                                                      that could otherwise be hidden from view. Anywhere from 4-5 photos per person is an appropriate
                                                      amount. Scroll down to see samples of usable & unusable photos.


Step 3. THE MOCKUP: 
           Usually within a week after Emily has received the photos, she will make 3-5 FREE sample mock-ups that you can choose from,
           as examples of what your painting can look like in terms of composition options and add-ons you may have chosen (if any). 


Step 4. PAYMENT & COMPLETION UPDATES: 
           These specialty orders may require more steps in the planning stage, and will have their own separate price based on the needs of              the commission project. After you have chosen which mock-up you would like to go forward with, 2 invoices will be sent to you. The
           first invoice is to secure your spot with a $175 non-refundable deposit. This deposit ensures your place in my schedule and reserves
           time just for you. By booking your spot, I turn down other substantial and important projects to dedicate my time to your portrait,
           which is why the deposit is non-refundable. If shipping is going to be a factor, the price will be reflected in the second invoice, and
           is expected to be paid by the mid-way point in the completion process. An email update will be sent out, but the process will be
           paused or terminated if the second payment is not made. In the case of a paused commission, you will have up to 6 months to pay
           the second invoice before the project is terminated. 

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Step 5. COMPLETION UPDATES:
           The painting process doesn't start until the first payment has successfully been processed. You will be provided periodical updates on
           where in the process your commission is. And, when the commission is completed, you will receive an update accompanied with a
           final photo of the finished piece.


Step 6. SHIPPING & DELIVERY:            
           Out-of-state purchases that require shipping will have an added fee to your invoice. A tracking number will be provided to you so
           you can keep an eye on where your package is. If you're located in North Phoenix, AZ (within a certain travel radius), an in-person
           drop-off may be feasible, with no additional cost. After your portrait is complete, I’ll ship it to you securely. Shipping costs are
           consistently $60 regardless of the destination and size of the portrait. The only time this price would be affected is if a portrait is
           extremely large (custom size per request of customer) or if you order more than one portrait at once.

 

*DISCLAIMERS*

1. The free Mock Up provided is a mock up only. The end result may differ slightly in color or exact placements.
    

2. PLAN IN ADVANCE - The normal listed commissions can take anywhere from 6-12+ weeks to complete depending on complexity and busy seasons, but specialty/unlisted requests may extend that time period by quite a bit depending on what's been decided by both you and Emily! So, especially if you're planning a birthday or holiday present for someone, please keep that in mind.​