If you would like to order more than one portrait, please send individual emails for each one.
The only colors available are the ones pictured.
For other colors, you can edit the digital mockup [PSD + PNG] with free software like Photopea, Krita, and Medibang Paint, or with your phone/tablet's built in image editor.
I will ask you for your address in the confirmation email if you choose a commission that includes a mailed print.
Before shipping, I will send you a high quality scan of your print.
The untracked packages are sent with a stamp in an envelope. They are first protected by a cellophane bag. They are then centered on a protective card that covers both the front and back of the print, and has about an inch of space around it.
I recommend the untracked option as I have sent many prints like this in the past safely + you will save money on shipping.
Tracked packages are sent in a rigid mailer, with cardboard backing as additional protection.
If a tracked package goes missing, I will reprint + resend it to you either without tracking [free], or with tracking [another $5 or $18.]
You can fill out the following questions and email them to mcontento.art@gmail.com with the title "Spring '24 Cyanotype Portraits - [Commissioner Name] - [Character/Person in Portrait]".
Questions with asterisks are required.
1. Type of commission
$30 - 1 color, digital mockup + printable negative
$50 - 1 color, mailed print
$40 - 2 colors + white charcoal, digital mockup + printable negatives
$60 - 2 colors + white charcoal, mailed print
2. Name of commissioner *
3. Name of character/person in portrait *
4. Paypal Address [for sending invoice] *
5. Email Address [for sending commission confirmation & files] *
6. Social Media [optional]
I will use this for tagging you in posts of the commission on Instagram, Tumblr, and X.
If you do not include social media accounts here, I will simply write your name on the post.
If this is a private commission [ex.: if it is a gift for someone], you can comment on that here. [ex.: do not post at all / use 'anonymous' instead of name / do not publish until a certain date.]
7. 1 paragraph description [optional, but preferred]
Basic description [for the example portrait included at the top of this page]:
"A portrait of Peter Stamatin from the videogame Pathologic. He is looking at the viewer with a neutral-- but slightly judgmental-- expression."
Additional information:
"He is wearing a patchwork coat. His hair is long and a little disheveled. He has a little bit of stubble on his face."
Visual reference 1 *
- No moodboards or text documents, please.
- Preferrably shows face, hair, & some of the outfit.
- Can be photograph or drawn reference.
- Some annotations on the image can be helpful, but please keep these to a minimum.
Please label file with name of commissioner, character/person name, description, and number, ex.:
maxbanshees-peter-drawnref-1.jpg
Visual reference 2 [optional]
- You can use this reference slot to clarify what facial expression you would like, or to show an alternative reference image [ex.: if the first reference is drawn, then the second one can be a photo faceclaim.]
Please label file with name of commissioner, character/person name, description, and number, ex.:
maxbanshees-peter-faceclaim-2.jpg
Visual reference 3 [optional]
- You can use this final reference slots for any other details you think might be relevant [ex.: flower or hat or earrings you would like included in the portrait.]
Please label file with name of commissioner, character/person name, description, and number, ex.:
maxbanshees-peter-coat-3.jpg
I hope this info page was clear and easy to use.
Looking forward to seeing the characters you have in mind for these cyanotypes!