Custom Art

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Custom Art 🦋

Photo realistic colour pencil drawing of a Boston Terrier Dog with a blue and white collar and name tag with the name "Mickey" on it.
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Logo of a woman's silhouette with her hair flowing and butterflies above her head, tree roots with chakras as her feet and the words "Root and Rise"
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Pencil drawing of the back view of a father and adult daughter, walking the dog.
Woman in a pink dress kneeling to wipe tears from the face of a little girl stepping out of the mirror towards her, wearing the same pink dress.
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Logo of a nautical ship wheel, a shell in the center with the words, "Cozy Clam" on a banner underneath. Northwest Cove, Nova Scotia written around the wheel.
Pencil portrait of the back view of an adult son walking with his mom and holding her hand.
Line art drawing of a woman peaking over her shoulder, holding a towel with one hand and her bare bottom exposed with the words, "Full Finn Come On In".
Girl with long dreadlocks and a nose piercing with a green glow down the side of her face, shoulder and hair.
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Art Mediums and Styles

  • Graphite Pencil

    Highly detailed realistic drawings, without the interference of colour, using only graphite pencil.

    Samples of highly detailed, realistic graphite pencil drawings of people.

  • Coloured Pencil

    Creating a photo like quality drawing with the use of only coloured pencils.

    Samples of photo realistic coloured pencil art drawings.

  • Digital

    Drawings created with the flexibility of using colour, black and white or special effects with digital enhancement.

    Samples of digital art paintings of a logo, a phoenix, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn.

  • Graphite Pencil/Charcoal Combination

    Translating a photograph into a drawing using only graphite pencil and charcoal.

    Samples of graphite pencil and charcoal drawings of Queen Elizabeth II and Steven "Twitch" Boss.

  • Minimalist Line Art

    Not every piece of art needs the intricate details of a photograph. The simplicity of line work can be just as creative.

    An example of simple line art drawing of the bare backside of a woman with long hair holding a towel. Full Finn, Come On In Sauna Sign.

  • Traditional Art Meets Digital Design

    It starts with a pencil/charcoal drawing and flourishes with a splash of colour using coloured pencil and digital art enhancement.

    Samples of charcoal and pencil drawings with digital colour added.

It’s all in the details

All commissioned art begins with high quality reference photos. Providing me with a high quality reference photo can make all the difference between a good piece of art and a GREAT piece of art. The better a reference photo is, the better the details will be in your art piece.

COMMISSIONS FAQs

  • It all begins with an idea and an inquiry. Maybe my art prints speak to you but what you’re really interested in is something that is uniquely yours. The commission process begins with reaching out and connecting with me to discuss your vision. Whether you are looking for a personal portrait or a unique piece of Healing Art for your home or office, I will work with you to create your one of a kind special piece. Click Here to begin your commission inquiry.

  • Custom Artwork is unique and each person’s vision is individual. Timelines will depend on the size, the details and the complexity of a piece. Realistic drawings take time and patience and can take anywhere between 30 - 100+ hours to complete. Once we discuss what you are looking for, I can offer up an estimated timeline that is needed to bring your vision to life.

  • Please note that Custom Artwork is a unique investment of time and energy and prices can vary depending on several factors:

    • Size of Artwork

    • Level of detail

    • Black & White vs. Colour

    • Pencil vs. Digital vs. Combination of Both

    • Complexity of the Subject

    Pricing is determined during the consultation phase of our communications.

  • Unfortunately, I do not offer framing at this time. I prefer to give you the freedom to choose the frame that best suits your personal style and décor. In addition to this, I do not wish to place an added expense burden on you for the cost of framing and the additional shipping charges that would be incurred as a result of framing.

  • After we’ve had our discussions about what you are looking for and you are ready to proceed with the creative process, you have a choice to either pay in full or send a deposit of 25% of the total agreed upon cost and the remaining balance will be due in full upon completion of the artwork. All payments can be made via PayPal or Credit Card (with the exception of Custom Art and Personalized Prints which will be paid via E-transfer).

    1. The photo is not overexposed (too bright) or underexposed (too dark).

    2. The photo is large enough to see details.

    3. The details are clear even when zooming in.

    4. There is clear contrast in the image.

    5. The photo is not blurry and doesn’t become overly blurry if you zoom in.

    6. The higher the resolution, the better the photo.

  • Please send me your best quality reference photos to canvascitykitty@gmail.com Ensure you attach the largest size possible when sending them through email. If you are using Gmail, there will be a file attachment limit of 25MB. Gmail does however let you send oversized attachments by creating a link to the attachment that I may access on my end. Alternatively, large files can be sent to me using a free file transfer service called WeTransfer. Just create a Basic Account for free. This allows you to send files up to 3GB in size for no charge.

    NOTE: Any reference pictures used must be copyright free or you are the rightful owner of the images, or you have express permission to use the photos.

  • Yes, I can. It’s better to have more than one reference photo to see as many details and characteristics as possible. More photos are always welcome.

  • Absolutely! I offer Stretched Canvas Prints, Framed Stretched Canvas Prints in addition to Museum quality Archival Matte Prints, each in multiple sizes. Please take a look at the Shop Prints section of my website for an idea of what prints I offer. As a commissioned client, you will receive discounted prices for any prints you wish to have made of your art piece.