more of the FAQ's, part 3:
Q. How much time do you need to paint a picture of my house?
A. On average, about a month plus whatever my backlog time is (usually 3 to 6 months) but, a larger or complex home or, building will take longer. A large Victorian will take longer than a ranch or bungalow which is simpler to do.
Q.How do I pay for the artwork?
A.You can pay with cash or a check, please consult my price list. A 50% deposit is required at the time of the order is placed, with the balance due at the time of delivery.
Q. How can I get in contact with you?
A. Just go to my website and click on my contact page to email me, or call me at 1-773-929-9127.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
About My Work: FAQ's Part 2
Part 2 of my FAQ's:
Q. What picture size do you recommend for a gift to someone?
A.The 12"x 16" picture size is a popular choice. Please note, an attractive gift card is also available for gift presentation if if my backlog is such that I cannot meet your required delivery date.
Q. I have a large house, what is a good picture size?
A. If you have a large or complex home, may I suggest that you choose either the 18'x 24'' or the 22'x 30' size picture (the 22'x 30' picture size is a custom order olny).
Q. Can I get note cards or prints of the house portrait?
A. Yes, please see my price list or, on my website.
Q. Are photographs of my house free?
A.Yes, Thia service is at no charge.
Q.Is delivery of my picture free?
A.Delivery is free for clients in the Chicago Land area. For delivery of artwork outside of the Chicago area, an additional fee of 10% is added to the price of the painting.
Q. What picture size do you recommend for a gift to someone?
A.The 12"x 16" picture size is a popular choice. Please note, an attractive gift card is also available for gift presentation if if my backlog is such that I cannot meet your required delivery date.
Q. I have a large house, what is a good picture size?
A. If you have a large or complex home, may I suggest that you choose either the 18'x 24'' or the 22'x 30' size picture (the 22'x 30' picture size is a custom order olny).
Q. Can I get note cards or prints of the house portrait?
A. Yes, please see my price list or, on my website.
Q. Are photographs of my house free?
A.Yes, Thia service is at no charge.
Q.Is delivery of my picture free?
A.Delivery is free for clients in the Chicago Land area. For delivery of artwork outside of the Chicago area, an additional fee of 10% is added to the price of the painting.
About My Work: FAQ's
These are the most frequently asked questions about my work:
Q, What are your prices and picture sizes?
A. Please consult my price list on my website or, in my blog.
Q.What is included in the price of a commissioned artwork?
A. Single Matting is included in the price of each painting. Framing is not included.
Q. How do you go about creating a house portrait?
A.First I Photograph your home and, I consult with you about what view you you want of your home. Then use the photo as a reference creating the watercolor painting. Then I submit the finished artwork to you.
Q. Can I send you a photo of my house for you to use for the painting?
A. Yes, if the photo is well taken, in focus in good daylight, and is a view you like. I prefer to take the photographs myself. That way I can take many views of the house at different angles.
Q. Are you able to move a tree that is blocking the view I like of my house?
A. Yes, I can move most landscaping, lamp posts, and other obstructions to enhance the view of your home.
Q, What are your prices and picture sizes?
A. Please consult my price list on my website or, in my blog.
Q.What is included in the price of a commissioned artwork?
A. Single Matting is included in the price of each painting. Framing is not included.
Q. How do you go about creating a house portrait?
A.First I Photograph your home and, I consult with you about what view you you want of your home. Then use the photo as a reference creating the watercolor painting. Then I submit the finished artwork to you.
Q. Can I send you a photo of my house for you to use for the painting?
A. Yes, if the photo is well taken, in focus in good daylight, and is a view you like. I prefer to take the photographs myself. That way I can take many views of the house at different angles.
Q. Are you able to move a tree that is blocking the view I like of my house?
A. Yes, I can move most landscaping, lamp posts, and other obstructions to enhance the view of your home.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
My Education, work and, infuances.
Well here is a bit more about me: I studied and received a BFA Degree from the School Of The Art Institute of Cihcago in 1983. I studied painting , drawing, photography, design ,a rt history. I particularly put focus on watercolor painting as a artistic discipline. I studied interior design at the Harrington School Of Design and, I have an Associates Degree in computer aided designed at Triton Collage, in River Grove, IL..
My work and internships: My experience is varied, I have worked as in intern at SAIC in the Architectural History Department, The Special Collections Division at The Chicago Public Library. I have volunteered at the Chicago Architecture Foundation,and, The Chicago Artists Coalition.
My work and internships: My experience is varied, I have worked as in intern at SAIC in the Architectural History Department, The Special Collections Division at The Chicago Public Library. I have volunteered at the Chicago Architecture Foundation,and, The Chicago Artists Coalition.
About Jim Pinto the artist.
Here is a short biography about myself: I specializes in commissioned watercolor paintings and photography of private homes, other private commissions and, public buildings, most notably The Chicago Water Tower and, The Chicago Board Of Trade Building.
Most of my work is commissioned paintings for private clients in the Chicago and New York metropolitan areas. Over the years my artwork has been exhibited a number of locations, such as the State Of Illinois Building,The Hinsdale Center For The Arts,The Hinsdale Historical Society, The Buttin Gallery in Saugatuck, Mi. and, The StolIzzo Gallery in Chicago,IL
My artwork has also appeared in several local newspapers such as, The Chicago Tribune, The Doings of Hinsdale, Suburban Life, and The Hinsdalian Newspaper.
More to come.
My Work.
Now I am at the stage of my painting process wheare I can put paint on the paper: First I wet the paper down and strech the wet watercolor paper with Keraft tape on to a peace of hard pliywood board. I leave the paper streched overnight to get the paper driy and ferm for applying paint. Now I am ready to paint on my drawing. Hers a photo of a drawing all strched and ready to be painted. To learn more about my work, see examploe os my work and prices please go to jimpintoartist.com
My Work Part3.
As you all can see this photo in my last post is an enlargement of my drawing on my table at the moment. Let's talk about what happens next to the drawing in this process on its way to becoming a painting: Once the drawing is finished on tracing vellum, I slip a sheet of Graphite transfer paper under the my tracing I then use a drafting pen and re-draw the drawing to transfer it to a sheet of watercolor paper under the two top layers ( Vellum, graphite paper). Once I lift the vellum and the transfer paper off the watercolor paper there will be a nice drawing imprinted on to the paper. As you can imagine this takes a great amount of self discipline to do.
My Work part 2
As I monotoned, I use photos in my work process: I frequently photograph a house or building using my DSLR camera, I usually take about 3-4 different views of the building I am doing a painting of. I pick a desirable view to work from (sometimes with my client's input). This photo transferred to my computer so I can process the image. Within Photo Shop Elements I do all the cleaning up of any imperfections in the photo. Doing this work is impotent to me as I want to have a good platform for my drawing and finished painting.
My Work
This is a photo of my studio, where all the magic happens. As you can see I'm working on a project now, it is in the drawing stage. This image is a photo I took with my DSLR camera of the Tribune Tower in Chicago. I have enlarged this image to fit a large sheet of watercolor paper and, now I am tracing this image up, that will be transferred to the paper this will be the cartoon for the finished painting. This is a big complicated project. I hope to make limited edition prints of this painting. This kind of work is labor intensive and, time intensive as well, but I always think that a good drawing is the platform for a good painting!
I,m back!
Hi everyone out there,
As they say, "Rome wasn't built in a day!" and so is my life and work at the moment it all seems to be under construction So, with that idea I am putting up some new posts on my blog.
I am going to tell you about my work (my passion). Tell you a bit about me. My work maetheds. I will give you an idea of the prices for my work too.
I am doing this all to better communicate with my friends and clients.
As they say, "Rome wasn't built in a day!" and so is my life and work at the moment it all seems to be under construction So, with that idea I am putting up some new posts on my blog.
I am going to tell you about my work (my passion). Tell you a bit about me. My work maetheds. I will give you an idea of the prices for my work too.
I am doing this all to better communicate with my friends and clients.
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