Frequently Asked Questions

All paintings are hand-painted by me using professional grade, heavy body acrylic (water- based) paint, back-stapled, OR professional grade water colors with cold/hot pressed water color paper. I use your photos for reference when painting. Good quality photos will result in the best paintings as I can capture more detail.

Better reference photos do translate to superior portrait paintings!

With that in mind:

1. Shoot from your subject’s eye level. Try not to take the photo from

above as such photos are often disappointing.

2. Use natural lighting, either outside or indoors by the light of a nearby

window. Avoid flash.

3. Get close to your subject and focus on the eyes.

4. Be patient.

No. Just send me your favorite shots of all the subjects you’d like included and I can combine them in the artwork so that they’re all in the same piece. If you can send at least one photo depicting the size ratios between the subjects that would be most helpful. 

I do not currently offer framing; however I can recommend you try a local custom framer or, for a more affordable option, visit your local craft store like Michaels, Hobby Lobby, AC Moore, Aaron Brothers, etc. to purchase off the rack, open back ready-made frames. Check your local store’s website for 40% coupons or 50% off sales and coupons.

I currently accept PayPal when paying online and PayPal, cash, and money orders for in person purchases. PayPal offers paying with credit cards without an account. 

You can easily commission a portrait painting. Here’s how it works:

1. Visit our commissions tab on this website,  upload your photo(s), and submit your inquiry. If

you would rather order via email, I can be reached at parkinsonartstudio@yahoo.com.com.

2. I will contact you via email if I have any questions about your order details then will have the painting complete in 7-14 days, depending on my workload.

3. I will email you a digital proof of the final painting for your approval at

which point I will work on any requested small changes until you are 100% happy with the painting.

4. Upon your final approval, I will ship the painting to you or arrange for in person pick up in the OKC metro area. 

The turnaround time depends on how many portraits I am currently working on, but I can typically complete a painting in 7-14 days. All portrait paintings are done in the order I receive them. I will let you know the approximate wait at the time of your order. If you have a special date you need it by just let me know and I will advise if I can accommodate (I usually can!).

Yes, reasonable alterations can be requested to the painting until you are 100% satisfied at no charge. I want you to be happy!

Shipping is included in the total price listed at check out for orders within the continental United States. I ship UPS Standard. Paintings can be insured prior to shipping for an additional cost. 

If at any time during the first phase of The Portrait Process, you decide, for any reason, that you are not happy with the results you are getting, you may request a full refund of all money paid, no questions

asked. If at any time later in the portrait process you decide that you are not happy with the results you are getting you may still request a refund, but some funds will be deducted from the refund to help

recover costs incurred and time lost by the artist. Once you receive your finished portrait, it is not returnable, and you will not receive a refund of payment.