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Copper Penny of Shady Ridge

1982-2005


If you're going to hang artwork in your home, make it something you truly love.

-Alicia McNally

The real value that a piece of artwork holds is not it's resale value, it is in what it means to someone special.  Sometimes that can have no price tag because it's more than money can buy.  That's the truth. Great art inspires us. The art I create is only going to matter to you, if you help it mean something personal. Tell me the stories, they are important. Tell me the little things, the ironic things.  Help me to heal the hurt. Help me to make you friendship immortal- forever. Let's bring them back, if only in spirit. I know you can, no one is really gone if you remember them, in your heart. What I can do is help you show what you want everyone to know: "this is my best friend and I will never forget that they were here. "

                                                                                                                

  • YOU have final say over design layout, media, size, and subjects.
  • YOU determine how complex or simple the overall feel is.
  • It's your stories and input that help bring the art to life.
  • YOU determine how much your piece costs according to your budget.

Options for Custom Pieces

  • Media : graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, acrylic. For more information on these different media please continue to page linked below where we provide a list of the tools and materials used in creating art. Specifications on expected durability, color fastnesses and samples of work done in those media are also provided.

Media Styles and Examples

 

  • Sizes: 8x10, 11x14,16x20, or custom sizes (there are a LARGE  size variety with canvas' including oval canvas' and square)

                     Samples of Different Art Surfaces

  • Pick a full background or none at all.
  • You can choose a head study, full body pose, or a combination of the two, as displayed above.
  • You can mix and match media, unless it's really unnecessary or unreasonable. Examples would be Zahra's Memorial where I used graphite for most of the cat, colored pencil for her eyes, and the roses, enamels and pen & ink for the inscription.  
  • If you'd like I can have it Framed and Matted at an additional cost*, this cost is determined by YOU. Nothing is purchased for your piece until YOU approve it first. I can test out different mattes and frames with your piece; and give you our recommendation for display, but in the end it's really up to you.

 

    For framing I work with

 

 they are available Nationwide

. You can visit your local Michaels' to choose a frame firsthand; send me the information for me to see your frame choice in order to maximize it's effect on your piece.

Pricing

 

Pricing out a piece is determined upon many factors. Size, media and complexity.

Below are listed prices and available ordering options through the accuracy and security of:

 

Packages are listed below, in accordance with size and media.

For your shopping convenience, there is a calculator widget below the charts to help you figure out your specific final cost based on Media, Size and the number of pets (or poses) you would like to have in your piece.

8x10 Package Options

Media:

 

Graphite

 

Charcoal

Pastel Acrylic*

 

1st Subject:

 

$100.00 $125.00 $125.00 $240.00

1st Additional Subject:

 Bust Only

$30.00 $55.00 $75.00 $75.00

1st Additional

 Subject:

Full Body Pose

$55.00 $65.00 $95.00 $95.00

It is not recommended due to the size and complexity to exceed 2 Subjects in an 8x10 size. For pieces with more flexibility please see additional charts below.

 

11x14 Package Options

Media:

 

Graphite

 

Charcoal

Pastel Acrylic*

 

1st Subject:

 

$125.00 $150.00 $200.00 $300.00

1st Additional Subject:

 Bust Only

$35.00 $65.00 $65.00 $85.00

2nd Additional

Subject:

Bust Only

$30.00 $60.00 $60.00 $70.00

1st Additional

 Subject:

Full Body Pose

 

$60.00 $70.00 $70.00 $95.00

Pets in number as many as 8 can be put into an 11x14. Add price of "2nd Additional Subject: Bust Only" to your cost for each pet/ media.

Please limit the subjects to no more than 8.

 

16 x 20 Package Options

Media:

 

Graphite

 

Charcoal

Pastel Acrylic*

 

1st Subject:

 

$150.00 $175.00 $230.00 $400.00

1st Additional Subject:

 Bust Only

$40.00 $55.00 $65.00 $90.00

2nd Additional

Subject:

Bust Only

$35.00 $55.00 $60.00 $90.00

1st Additional

 Subject:

Full Body Pose

 

$65.00 $75.00 $80.00 $95.00

Pets in number as many as 10 can be placed into a 16x20. Add price of "2nd Additional Subject: Bust Only" to your cost for each pet/ media.

Please limit the subjects to no more than 10.

                                       




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 Also available are gift certificates, & payment plans.

Pieces are started only after layout is approved and a down payment (50% of final cost ) is made.

50% down payment can then be made through PayPal at the lower section of the page.

And as always if you would like more information specific to your needs, or have any questions feel free to contact me at:

morning.hawk@hotmail.com 

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*Price does NOT include specialty canvas which includes round, oval,  3D, and "float" canvas.

 

The "Heritage"

Heritage her·i·tage

Noun

1.heritage - practices that are handed down from the past by tradition; "a heritage of freedom"

practice - knowledge of how something is usually done;

2.heritage - any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; "my only inheritance was my mother's blessing"; "the world's heritage of knowledge"

attribute - an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
 
birthright - personal characteristics that are inherited at birth
 
background - a person's social heritage: previous experience or training; "he is a lawyer with a sports background"
 
birthright - a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth; "free public education is the birthright of every American child"
 
upbringing - properties acquired during a person's formative years

 

    When a child goes into school and does a report about his "family" it often includes tales from their family's history and the legacy they are leaving behind. Pets are no different. Each pet inherits the knowledge the "parents" have learned from other "brothers and sisters". And even though some fur kids don't go to school it is often their parents who tell endearing amusing and sometimes heart wrenching tales of their furry family. These tales and lessons are as valued today as they were 100yrs ago. They are part of who we are as individuals, families, and communities. So why would you not leave your legacy of wonderful tales and adventures for the next generation? The Heritage allows for just that, a growing story, never quiet complete, but never unfinished. Much like the tale of the traveler, it's not in the destination, but on the journey along the way.

    The Heritage is a piece that is designed to grow as your four legged family grows. The layout starts with pets you currently have (or had and would like to include) then there is a lot of extra room to add in pets as you include them into your family. Simply ship the original with reference pictures back to the artist and I can add them in! At the same time I can touch up the original so the piece is all current, fresh and consistent! This maintenance is included in the price. Prices are based on the above criteria (size, media, number of additional pets, full body or busts, etc)

Why would I want an "unfinished" piece hanging on my wall?

-In comparison to hiring a photographer for each of your pets you will save HUNDREDS of dollars!

 

  • You are adding to a piece in your already established collection which you have already made room for! No need for a whole new frame, matte, or place to display!

 

  • Free maintenance! Each time you update your piece it is automatically looked over for scratches, fading, & smudging. Pieces are cleaned up and updated while they are in the shop!

 

  • Most pet owners agree- they will not and have not owned all of their pets at the same time. Cherish all your pets in one place -a monument to your dedication and their love.

 

  • Save time, stress, money and space!

Since the parameters can be so wide for these pieces please contact the artist directly for a more accurate quote.

There is no charge for this estimate.

 

Full Backgrounds

This would refer to a specific scene, place, or the surroundings you have in mind. Often portraits are done without a background as busts or full body poses; however, occasionally owners find they are particularly drawn to one memorable place, and would like it incorporated into their piece.

*A full background is NOT recommended for a "working piece" as the background scene itself will slowly be covered up with your beloved friends, and can detract from the over all feel of the painting.

In order to properly access these prices, it is recommended that if you would like a full background; start with the chart below to find your base price and then add in the subjects as they would normally apply as "Additional subject" from the charts listed above.

Size Graphite Charcoal Pastel Acrylic
8x10 $100.00 $100.00 $150.00 $150.00
11x14 $175.00 $175.00 $200.00 $225.00
16x20 $250.00 $250.00 $275.00 $300.00

 

 You can track the cost of your purchases at any time by checking your cart on the PayPal site.

It will have an itemized list, which you can add or delete items before making your final selection.

A good example of these processes is this portrait:

Client's Comment

Full background 16x20 acrylic:       $300.00

1st subject:         $90.00

2nd additional (bust)         $90.00

2 additional subjects (full body)    +$190.00

Final Cost:        $670.00

 

 

It may not look difficult but I used 12 different pictures just to get these four cats together in one shot. The background is based on my client's desired description taken during the consultation. I asked her to close her eyes and give me a description of her perfect heavenly sky. Her descriptions gave me a color pallet, tone, and setting for the piece. In designing this background we looked at the fact that the owner would potentially be getting more cats in the future, and that we could later add in more cats as needed without taking away from the overall feel of the painting. This fantastic landscape came from 11 sky and cloud pictures and 7 lawn and landscaping pictures.

 So as you see, you as the client have a lot of input as to how the piece gets completed. To see this piece from start to finish please click on the link below:

 Memorials Created Step by Step

 

Payment Plans  /  Down Payments / Gift Certificates

    It is not necessary to put down the full amount in order to start a piece. Quite the contrary, it only requires a 50% payment in order to start work on a piece. In addition to the Pay Pal options we have listed above below are listed monthly payment plans, down payment options, and gift certificates.

50% Down Payment for a Final Total of

125$- 200$

80$

Contact Information

50% Down Payment for a Final Total of

201$- 300$

130$

Contact Information

50% Down Payment for a Final Total of

301$-400$

180$

Contact Information

50% Down Payment for a Final Total of

401$-500$

230$

Contact Information

50% Down Payment for a Final Total of

501$- 600$

300$

Contact Information

 

                 

Payment Plans/ Financing

    For those on a budget, we have incorporated monthly installment plans.

 

 Some monthly payments can be as low as 25$/month!

Because of the unknown total of your desired piece, please contact me with payment plan options.

 A one time processing fee of 20$ applies to this financing option.

 

 

Gift Certificates

For Holidays, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Graduations & Special Occasions.

These Gift Certificates can go toward a purchase from my gift shop, an original piece, or a custom order. 

20$ Gift Certificate

 

50$ Gift Certificate

 

75$ Gift Certificate

 

100$ Gift Certificate

 

*These Gift Certificates are not refundable or redeemable for cash. Value is 1/100 of 1$.

 

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