frequently asked questions
Q: Do you accept commissions? Can I purchase a custom portrait for a friend?
A: Happily! As long as it fits in with my style & recent bodies of work, and you have reference photos ready *before* you place your order. Please visit the Custom Pet Portraits section of my Etsy shop for more info on sizes, pricing & my process. Please be aware that I will not pester you for photos, and if you're purchasing a portrait for a friend, it is not my responsibility to contact your friend for photos. Your order will be delayed if I don't have pictures to work with at the time of purchase.
Q: How did you develop your watercolour process?
A: I have over 30 years of photorealistic drawing experience & a BFA in oil painting & photography. My cats started getting into the oil paints post-graduation; so for the sake of their health & my sanity, I made the switch to a non-toxic, quick drying, water soluble medium. My watercolour technique is a self-taught process that incorporates my favourite elements of pencil & oil with a good bit of experimentation & unpredictability thrown in.
Q: Where do you find your inspiration?
A: I'm fascinated by the colours & textures of feathers & fur & the fun little quirks that make each animal unique. My cats are my main models, I take my own reference photos, and I occasionally borrow friends’ pets for cameos too. With biological, mechanical & electronic elements, I explore the relationship between past, present & future, the interconnectivity of all things, and our mutual reliance on each other to survive.
Q: Do you offer original pieces for exhibit or wholesale for retail shops?
A: Yes! If you represent a gallery interested in showing my original work, please contact me for scheduling & availability. I also happily offer wholesale pricing for prints, cards, magnets, stickers & enamel pins. Feel free to email me with a link to your shop, and I'll send you my wholesale price list.
Q: Where can I see your art in person?
A: Conventions & galleries! I travel frequently for comic cons, horror shows & cat events, and I love supporting local businesses! Check my Exhibits & Events page for more info on upcoming shows & scroll to the bottom of my Shop page to shop local!
Q: Can you change the colour of this print for me?
A: No. I cannot accommodate custom colour changes or any other adjustments for prints, cards, magnets, stickers or pins. I am a traditional watercolour artist, not a digital artist, and the pieces I've already created are intended to remain as is. I am happy to create an original commissioned piece if you'd like something a little different.
Q: Can you make prints of the pieces on your Pet Portraits page?
A: No. Exclusivity to your pet's image is part of the custom portrait agreement, so prints of client pieces are not available for reproduction or resale without client permission.
Q: Do you combine shipping for multiple items?
A: Yes! Original art ships via USPS Priority Mail with insurance & tracking. Prints, cards, magnets, stickers & enamel pins ship via USPS 1st Class at a flat rate of $3 domestic. My site should combine shipping automatically, but you're welcome to contact me if you have any concerns.
Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: Normally, yes! International packages ship via USPS 1st Class. However... ⚠️USPS has temporarily suspended shipments to multiple international countries. While I can still technically print shipping labels, USPS can no longer guarantee arrival times for any international orders. ⚠️ More info HERE.
Q: Can I have your piece tattooed on me?
A: Sure! I love seeing tattoos inspired by my work! All I ask is that both you & your artist credit me as the inspiration when sharing the finished piece on social media (tag @clockworkart)
A: Happily! As long as it fits in with my style & recent bodies of work, and you have reference photos ready *before* you place your order. Please visit the Custom Pet Portraits section of my Etsy shop for more info on sizes, pricing & my process. Please be aware that I will not pester you for photos, and if you're purchasing a portrait for a friend, it is not my responsibility to contact your friend for photos. Your order will be delayed if I don't have pictures to work with at the time of purchase.
Q: How did you develop your watercolour process?
A: I have over 30 years of photorealistic drawing experience & a BFA in oil painting & photography. My cats started getting into the oil paints post-graduation; so for the sake of their health & my sanity, I made the switch to a non-toxic, quick drying, water soluble medium. My watercolour technique is a self-taught process that incorporates my favourite elements of pencil & oil with a good bit of experimentation & unpredictability thrown in.
Q: Where do you find your inspiration?
A: I'm fascinated by the colours & textures of feathers & fur & the fun little quirks that make each animal unique. My cats are my main models, I take my own reference photos, and I occasionally borrow friends’ pets for cameos too. With biological, mechanical & electronic elements, I explore the relationship between past, present & future, the interconnectivity of all things, and our mutual reliance on each other to survive.
Q: Do you offer original pieces for exhibit or wholesale for retail shops?
A: Yes! If you represent a gallery interested in showing my original work, please contact me for scheduling & availability. I also happily offer wholesale pricing for prints, cards, magnets, stickers & enamel pins. Feel free to email me with a link to your shop, and I'll send you my wholesale price list.
Q: Where can I see your art in person?
A: Conventions & galleries! I travel frequently for comic cons, horror shows & cat events, and I love supporting local businesses! Check my Exhibits & Events page for more info on upcoming shows & scroll to the bottom of my Shop page to shop local!
Q: Can you change the colour of this print for me?
A: No. I cannot accommodate custom colour changes or any other adjustments for prints, cards, magnets, stickers or pins. I am a traditional watercolour artist, not a digital artist, and the pieces I've already created are intended to remain as is. I am happy to create an original commissioned piece if you'd like something a little different.
Q: Can you make prints of the pieces on your Pet Portraits page?
A: No. Exclusivity to your pet's image is part of the custom portrait agreement, so prints of client pieces are not available for reproduction or resale without client permission.
Q: Do you combine shipping for multiple items?
A: Yes! Original art ships via USPS Priority Mail with insurance & tracking. Prints, cards, magnets, stickers & enamel pins ship via USPS 1st Class at a flat rate of $3 domestic. My site should combine shipping automatically, but you're welcome to contact me if you have any concerns.
Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: Normally, yes! International packages ship via USPS 1st Class. However... ⚠️USPS has temporarily suspended shipments to multiple international countries. While I can still technically print shipping labels, USPS can no longer guarantee arrival times for any international orders. ⚠️ More info HERE.
Q: Can I have your piece tattooed on me?
A: Sure! I love seeing tattoos inspired by my work! All I ask is that both you & your artist credit me as the inspiration when sharing the finished piece on social media (tag @clockworkart)
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