Ivan Andonov TheUniqueArtist Portraits Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you paint large family portraits?	Can I send digital photos by email?
What is the best photograph to use?	Will my photo be returned?
Can I modify some of the details?	How long will it take to receive my portrait after my payment?
My old treasured photo is somewhat creased, bent and water damaged. Can you still use it?

I have a large family. Do you paint large family portraits?
Yes. I can paint your family no matter how many members no matter what the setting. From Thanksgiving to family reunions to wedding parties, Ipaint them all in great detail. Simply contact us for a quote.
What is the best photograph to use?
It is not necessary to use a professional photograph. Professional photographs are great but our artists can do a stunning portrait from a good, clear everyday amateur photograph too. Just remember the more detail the photo shows of the subject the better. It is most helpful when the artist can see faces clearly. Features such as eye color and hair color and style should be visible in the picture. If you are uncertain of the quality of the photo Irecommend you send me two or three to get exactly the right details.
Can I modify the painting and change some of the details?
Yes. I am expert at making any changes in your painting. People can be eliminated or added. Clothing, hair and eye color and backgrounds can be changed. I can be even combine two photos to make one painting. Please put your modification requests in the email and I will contact you for a specific quote.
My old treasured photo is somewhat creased, bent and water damaged. Can you still use it?
Yes! I can and have painted portraits from damaged photos. First send me the photo and I can evaluate the extent of the damage. If the damage is too severe and I'm unable to pull out enough details of sufficient quality to produce a painting I will contact you right away.
Can I send digital photos by email?
Yes. When scanning the photo please make sure to scan the photos with maximum available dpi (dots per inch) so I can see the details. A minimum of 600dpi or a file size of 50k or larger would be the advisable, but I can work from whatever you have.I will email upon receiving your order and photo.
Will my photo be returned?
Yes. Your photo will be returned along with your completed painting.
How long will it take to receive my portrait after my payment?
From the time the photo is received to delivery is 1 to 2 weeks at the most.No one can give you better price,better,quality and better timing, and if you can find one please let me know!

Why have a portrait painted, and why oil?
Commissioning an oil portrait is a unique way to recognize achievement, celebrate success, or treasure a remembrance. Robert's paintings are crafted to reveal character and to seem almost life-like.