A 50% deposit ($75.00) is expected before work begins depending on project cost estimate. Deposits are non-refundable after the work has begun                                                        Subject matter;  requires artist approval before work will begin..                                              Final payment is expected to be sent with your verbal or written  approval , after seeing a mailed or emailed proof .                                                                                                                           The Time  to finish a  portrait( best work) is estimated to be Two weeks  .                                          Portraits in graphite start at - $150.00 / 8" x 10" or 11" x 14 "                                                             Portraits in watercolor begin at - $200.00                                                                                       I use highest quality acid free paper .                                                                                          Prices do not include mats or framing                                                                                          Added details, cost additional, this includes adding a  body, another face, animal or setting indoors or outside .   $ 50.00   each addition .  More details  more work, more time .                                               ***Animal portraits  cost differently because there is usually a great deal more time involved in their production .