I have been doing artwork since I was a small child. I attended private art lessons for 9 years (1993-2002). Following this I went to college and received a degree in Fine Arts, with a Graphic Design specialization (Meaning, I took all of the fine arts classes PLUS the graphic design classes). For my work in college I received the Connecticut Community College Merit Scholarship. For 2010 my artwork was chosen for the East Haddam Land Trust calendar (for September, 2011). In 1996, I was a finalist in the Institute of Native American Indian Studies, Art and Literary finals. Out of over 1500 entries, my artwork was chosen to be put on display in that museum and then toured around Connecticut at various facilities. I have done website and graphic design work for local businesses, bands and individuals (websites, logos, album covers, etc). I work in all mediums such as drawing (pencils, ink, charcoal), pastels, painting (watercolor, acrylics, oil), and can do any sort of work you want. Such drawing/painting portraits of individuals, pets, vehicles, landscapes, cityscapes, tattoo designs, website/graphic design work, basically anything. I can also do custom artwork on plastics using acrylic markers (I've done work on wide-view rear view mirrors for cars, for example). If desired, I can also do work in 3D, such as building models of objects out of cardboard.
Types of Commissions:
-Full Pencil or Charcoal Drawing: Using a full Grayscale scheme in either pencil or charcoal.
-Inked drawing: Pencil drawing is then traced over in black ink (like in a comic book).
-Colored Pencil and/or Marker
-Pastels
-Watercolor Painting
-Acrylic Drawing: Drawing done on any plastic material using DecoColor acrylic markers.
-Acrylic Painting: Painting done using Acrylic Paint.
-Graphic Design: Logos, Album covers, etc
-Web Design
-Cardboard
-Photography
-For additional types of commissions, please email/contact me. For example, I have done artwork on house walls using house paint.
-I work on these surfaces: Bristol Board (vellum), Strathmore cold press watercolor (Arches watercolor paper can be used for an additional fee), stretched Canvas and GessoBoards. (The surface is dependent on the medium I’m using.)
I do not work in Oils as of right now. If you especially desire an oil painting, you must pay for the materials.
Commission Prices:
Prices are determined by different factors that all add up. (And will be noted on the final invoice.)
Preliminary sketches and any research I do is not included in the final price, only the amount of time I spend on the Final Piece. If you are unsure of what you want, I am willing to do a number of sketches/thumbnails for you, free of charge.
1. Size:
Unless I am drawing a logo or a tattoo, generally the smallest size I work in is about the size of a postcard (approximately 4.25”x6”). I am willing to work in any oddball size you want that is larger than that, but please keep in mind standard frame sizes (if you are choosing to frame your work, that is).
Here are some general prices based on size:
4”x6” - $10.00
5”x7” - $12.00
6”x8” - $15.00
8”x10” - $20.00
9”x12” - $25.00
11”x14” - $30.00
12”x18” - $35.00
14”x17” - $45.00
16”x20” - $55.00
Any larger than the above mentioned sizes will be a flat rate base fee of $60.00. I can do drawings on Bristol Board up to a maxium size of 19”x24”
2. Medium:
- Full Pencil or Charcoal Drawing - $15.00 (6”x8” and under is $10.00) (above 12”x18” is $35.00)
- Inked Drawing – An additional $10.00 to the drawing charge
- Colored Pencil and/or Marker - $25.00 (5”x7” and under is $15.00) (above 12”x18” is $40.00)
- Acrylic Painting – Acrylic paintings will be priced on a case by case basis depending on subject matter, size and difficulty, contact me for details. (16”x20” is the standard-sized stretched canvas that I currently work with, if you desire a smaller or larger size painting, we can discuss a price, I can even do giant paintings if desired).
- Watercolor Painting - $25.00 (My standard largest size I can work in is currently approximately 11”x15.” 6”x8” or smaller will cost $15.00.
- Photography – Recently I have gotten into photography. I am willing to shoot any event/subject you want me to for the price of gas money. If you want a DVD with the images, it will cost you shipping (unless you pick it up yourself). If you want the images digitally enhanced in photoshop or in any way altered, please speak with me on a price (This will not be expensive).
- For all other mediums, such as graphic design, web design, cardboard or any other medium/project, we will have to discuss a price on a case by case basis. Please contact me.
- Each piece will of course be different. Some pieces will require much more time and attention regardless of the method and medium they are drawn in. If this is the case we can sit down and correspond to a specific price that meets the requirements of the piece in mind and fits your needs. Remember I am always willing to work with you.
-After the preliminary sketch is completed and you agree to the sketch. We will talk about a set price. I will add onto the base price depending on the amount of detail. The more complicated the composition, the more it will cost.
-All artwork will have a non-obtrusive signature in the lower left corner of the piece.
Payment:
-Paypal: Contact me for my paypal address.
-Cash
-I will not do checks.
-If you cannot afford my prices, contact me and I may be willing to work out a deal with you (such as bartering/trading).
Payment Stipulations:
-1/2 of payment is due prior to the commission being started.
-Full payment must be made within 10 days of the piece being completed.
-If you are having the piece shipped to you, full payment must be made before the piece is shipped.
-The buyer is responsible for the cost of shipping using USPS (US Postal Service). FedEX and UPS can be used. Please contact me and this can be arranged, we will talk about extra fee’s at that time.
-You will also have to sign a Contract written by myself before the piece is completed. This contract protects the rights of the Artist (myself) and the Client (you) from any legal obligations and describes any specific detail about the piece and states the due date, the set price and the deposit.
-All Original Pieces will be sent with a copy of the Contract and an Invoice.
Please understand that quality artwork takes time.
Contact me at johnnyk.art@gmail.com
