Prices and payment
My prices depend on the size, the number of animals and the background.
Contact me to get a precise quote.
I accept payments via PayPal and bank transfer.
Completion time
It takes me approximately 3 weeks to complete a commission. However, this may vary depending on the complexity of the piece (background, number of animals, size, etc.), any changes requested during the sketch stage, and my workload or availability.
It is therefore important to allow at least 4 to 5 weeks before your desired delivery date. I do my best to complete portraits within the requested timeframe (if realistic), but I cannot be held responsible for shipping times and cannot guarantee delivery by a specific date.
For the Christmas period, I strongly recommend contacting me as early as possible in the year to ensure your portrait arrives on time. Any custom orders placed after October 31 cannot be guaranteed for Christmas delivery.
Steps of a commission
1 – Contact me through the contact form or directly by email at hello[a]delphinedion.com to talk about your project and/or ask me for information. You can already send me pictures of the animal(s). I will answer you as quickly as possible.
2 – I will communicate you a precise quote once I know the details of your request.
3 – I ask for the full payment or a down payment of 50% of the amount (for 100€ and more) before starting anything. I accept payments via PayPal and bank transfer. .
4 – Sketch :
– first quick thumbnail : definition of the overall composition for commissions with at least two animals. Accuracy or resemblance to the animals is not important at this stage!
You can ask me all the changes you want at this stage : the pose, the composition, the portrait orientation (“landscape” or “portrait” orientation), etc. I can create several thumbnails depending on my inspiration and your requests (as far as is reasonable of course, I won’t create numerous thumbnails !).
– detailed sketch: once the composition is approved or in the case of a single-animal portrait, I create a detailed sketch at the chosen size. This sketch will serve as the basis for the final portrait.
You can request minor adjustments at this stage (position of a paw, a marking, or other details to improve the resemblance to your animal, etc.).
5 – Once the sketch is approved, I begin the watercolor. Once the watercolor is finished, only minor adjustments can be made, depending on what the watercolor technique allows.
6 – After you approve the final artwork and complete the payment (if paying in installments), I will ship the painting with signature required upon delivery. The illustration is protected in a glassine paper sleeve to prevent moisture during transport, reinforced with a cardboard sheet, and placed inside a cardboard envelope. I will provide you with the tracking number upon shipment.
I am not responsible for delivery times, which may vary depending on your country, the time of year, etc. Delivery times for mainland France are 3 to 5 days, and for international destinations approximately 2–3 weeks. Sometimes, it can take longer if the parcel is held at customs.
