• Q: Is there a payment plan or do I need to pay in full?
  A: For commissions, I ask for a 50% retainer up front. 
  Payment plans are available for original paintings from one of my collections.
   

• Q: What is the price of a commission?
  A: It really depends. I will provide you with a quote upon receiving the details from you regarding the size of the desired portrait. Please email me at info@StephanieMcLeanArt.ca for more information.

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• Q: Can you guarantee that a commissioned portrait will look exactly like the photo subject in the reference photo?
  A: Your commissioned portrait won't look exactly like the subject in the reference photo. It will, however, be a likeness to the subject.
  I use colour in an abstract way. I always ask clients to provide a few different reference photos. If you wish for an exact likeness, or literal translation, I would be happy to refer you to some excellent local portrait photographers. Non-fleshtones, abstract and unexpected ("bold") use of colour, your painting will bear a likeness but will not look realistic or identical to the source. A flattering and beautiful suggestion of the subject is always the goal!
   

• Q: Does it come framed?
  A: It doesn't however I've now partnered with an excellent framing partner, should you wish to have your print framed for an additional cost. My original paintings aren't framed however they can be, as well. 
   

• Q: Does the painting or print arrive signed by the artist? If so, where?
  A: Yes, my signature is usually in the bottom left of right corner of the painting, and sometimes on the right edge. 
   

• Q: What kind of paint is used? 
  A: Acrylic paint and I finish all paintings with a coat of varnish.
   

• Q: On which medium does the artist paint?
  A: I usually paint on canvas or wood panels.
   

• Q: What is the turnaround time?
  A: Currently 3-6 weeks, but the art agreement allows for 12. This timing is fluid, depending on the number of commissions I've taken on prior to yours. 
   

• Q: How will I hang or display my painting?
  A: I affix hanging hardware to the backs of all paintings. I do not charge extra for this.
   

• Q: It costs less to commission a single-subject painting than a multiple-subject painting. Why?
  A: Each likeness takes time to paint and in many cases, two (or more) subjects require a complexity not present in single-subject compositions. Quotes are based on the number of subjects in the piece, the canvas size and the complexity of the subject's look. Multiple-subject commissions may also require a larger working surface to accommodate multiple faces.
   

• Q: Do paintings on larger canvases or wood panels cost more than paintings on smaller canvases?
  A: Yes. Larger canvases simply cost more and require more paint than smaller ones.