A house portrait makes the perfect custom house warming gift! A home illustration, hand painted in watercolor, can become a modern heirloom to really capture the place you call home.

You'll be commissioning a beautiful, original, hand-drawn illustration of your home (or any other building: wedding venue, holiday house, shed?) drawn in pen and ink, then coloured with watercolour paint. It's an original artwork created by an artist -- no digital prints or adjustments!

DESIGN PROCESS

I will create your custom illustration from your photos, and am happy to add in extra details (a beloved cat, perhaps, or a riot of blooms on a favourite rose) on request. I can also add a hand-lettered caption beneath the image if desired ('The Smiths' or '41 Acacia Avenue' for example).

Please send your photo(s) as soon as possible via Etsy Message after purchasing the listing so we can get started, along with any other requests or preferences for your artwork. If you are also able to provide an address to be identified on google maps, that's often very helpful.

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I have two options or styles, DETAILED (Larger) or SKETCH (Smaller). Read on to find out which will work best for you...

DETAILED

- Initial black and white sketch of your artwork for your approval and I will respond (and rework if necessary) following feedback.
- I love adding as much detail as possible to these illustrations, so feel free to inundate me with pictures of all your home's beautiful features.
- Entirely hand-drawn and watercoloured artwork on A4 300gsm heavyweight watercolour paper, measuring 29.7 x 21cm (8.3 x 11.7")
- Scan of finished artwork sent for approval before shipping.

SKETCH

- Quick, sketchy, loose style -- all adding to the lively detail of the artwork
- The artworks tend to be square and roughly 14x14 cm (5.5 inches), on 300gsm heavyweight watercolour paper, although that obviously depends a bit on the dimensions of your building! The maximum size will be A5, or 21 x 14.8cm. (5.8 x 8.3")
- Scan of finished artwork sent for approval before shipping.

FRAMES

Your original illustration can either be unframed and packaged in a cellophane sleeve with one of my lovely stickers, or mounted and framed in a beautiful frame that complements the artwork. I use either white or black wooden frames with off-white mounts as standard, chosen to suit the finished piece, but please state if you have a preference. My frames all come with acrylic glaze - just as clear as glass but much lighter and safer to hang (and post!). If you'd like more details about the frames available, please just ask.

TIMINGS

I usually complete custom artwork in around two weeks, but please check the estimated delivery date for current turnaround time - it varies depending on how busy I am! If you need your order earlier, or for a particular date, do get in touch and I'll see what I can do.

POSTAGE AND DELIVERY

Your artwork will come beautifully wrapped and then safely packed to survive the post, sent by Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on the size of the package. First class mail in the UK takes 1-2 working days, and international standard to the US takes 3-11 working days. All orders over £20 are sent by recorded mail. Contact me for alternative or expedited shipping options.

SHIPPING TO THE EU FROM JAN 2021: When a package is delivered internationally, it may be subject to import taxes, customs duties, and/or fees imposed (e.g. handling fees) by the destination country. These charges are typically due once the package arrives in the destination country. I'm afraid I can’t predict which of these fees, if any, will be applicable to your order. Please check locally. I'm happy to confirm the packaging size and shipping method before ordering, if required.

NOT QUITE WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR?

I can also make your house portrait into beautiful and unique address cards: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/505799906/house-portrait-address-cards-custom?ref=shop_home_feat_2

Click here to visit my shop and view my full range of other illustrations and custom listings: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JenRussellSmith?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Please also visit my other shop, Greenlands Print Co, for instantly downloadable art to print at home: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GreenlandsPrintCo.

If none of this quite fits the bill, message me and I'll be more than happy to create a custom listing or design just for you.

If you'd like to see more examples of my work, please visit my website at www.jenrussellsmith.co.uk.

*Please also read my shop FAQ for the small print related to commissioning artwork. All commissions and custom orders are undertaken on the basis that these conditions are accepted.*

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