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Specializing in fine art oil paintings and commissioned portraits, portrait artist Sandy Clifton. She works with the highest quality paints and linen canvases to create heirloom quality works of art that will last for generations. 

About | Clifton Designs

 The Artist's Journey 

"My goal is to continue to create beautiful works of art fueled by passion and imagination. I'd like to further expand my artwork into galleries, boutiques, and commissions.

Although, I would consider myself a novice painter I am captivated with the allure and essence of a being, and the need to creatively capture it. ï»¿ï»¿I want to bring out the darkness/light hidden within us, the seductiveness, and one's innermost desires. I want to achieve a mix of realism and creativeness with a stroke of a brush. I have fallen in love which has awoken an unquenched passion within me."

"My goal is to continue to create beautiful works of art fueled by passion and imagination. I'd like to further expand my artwork into galleries, boutiques, and commissions.

Although, I would consider myself a novice painter I am captivated with the allure and essence of a being, and the need to creatively capture it. ï»¿ï»¿I want to bring out the darkness/light hidden within us, the seductiveness, and one's innermost desires. I want to achieve a mix of realism and creativeness with a stroke of a brush. I have fallen in love which has awoken an unquenched passion within me."

Commission a painting

 Commission an Art Piece 

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Having a painting or pastel drawing made especially for yourself or a loved one makes for a meaningful,

once-in-a-lifetime gift the recipient will treasure in their home forever. Send me an email about your painting.

 

Portraits | Wildlife | Pets | Still Life

 Artist - Sandy Clifton

 

Pricing

How to get Started

  • Before you approach the artist you may want to answer these questions yourself so you are able to clearly convey your expectations.

  • What size would you like your painting to be? Determine where this painting will be on the wall.

  • Do you feel strongly that certain colors or shades of color should be included in the painting? If so be sure to let the artist know.

  • What is your budget? Be honest with yourself and the artist. If your budget is tight let the artist know. Sandy might be able to work with you to let you know how to decrease your costs.

 

 

How much does a painting cost?

Let's get some more info before I quote you a price. Photos would be very helpful for me to help you decide what panel/canvas size would be appropriate and if you would like larger than life size or traditional sizing, and that will largely determine cost.

 

Things I would need to know.

 

  • How many subjects?

  • How much of the subjects are showing? Head up, Shoulders up, etc.

  • How large roughly?

  • Background?

  • What is your budget? Be honest with yourself and the artist. If your budget is tight let the artist know. Sandy might be able to work with you to let you know how to decrease your costs.

 

(Prices do not include Colorado tax, framing, or cost of shipping.)

 

*Sizes are approximate, can be varied

 

**There will be an additional charge for elaborate backgrounds or the inclusion of pets, to be determined by the artist.

 

Would like to make payments? I do accept Pay Pal's Bill Me Later at checkout.

 

 

What are the fees to get started?

Payment in full or 50% non refundable down payment is due to hold your spot. 25% is due when I start, and 25% when painting is completed. The remainder including shipping costs and any other expenses is due before shipping or picking up the painting.

 

 

What type of payment methods do you take?

I take credit cards, checks, cash, Paypal, and Paypal's Bill Me later Option.   Bill me later allows you to make small monthly payments.

 

 

What are the time frames?

It is always advised to check and see if I am working on any paintings. If a wait list, a non refundable retainer would be collected and once I am able to start your painting the balance would be due.  Paintings can take anywhere from a few months to 6 months or longer depending on size and what I am doing.  I do not rush my paintings in anyway.

 

 

When will my painting be started?

Paintings are worked on from a first paid first work on basis. You will be notified once painting process begins if there is a wait list. A retainer is required to hold your spot if there is a wait list.

 

 

Reference Image Guidelines

What type of image do I need to provide?

Please provide a very high file format, clear, non blurry, non pixelated, photograph that you would like painted. What I need are large enough images that the details of a person's face and/or other features you'd like included in the piece (hands feet, shoulders, etc.) are readily visible, and in sharp focus. If the image is emailed to me, the resolution will have to be strong enough that when I print it, all details are visible and focused.

 

 

Do you paint from real life or a photograph?

Paintings are created using a high quality photograph as a reference.

 

 

Policy and Disclaimer

Disclaimer

The paintings that I paint are in fact that, paintings. They are not photo copies of photos nor are they true to form. They are my version of expressionism style. To see samples of my work and my kind of style that I paint please view my website. Colors will vary and will not be exact, details in photos will not be exact, this will be a painting and with that my interpretation, and style will be applied. By purchasing a painting from me you agree to the above statement.

 

 

Return Policy

Since all work is custom all work is non refundable.

 

 

What are the time frames?

It is always advised to check and see if I am working on any paintings. If a wait list, a non refundable retainer would be collected and once I am able to start your painting the balance would be due.  Paintings can take anywhere from a few months to 6 months or longer depending on size and what I am doing.  I do not rush my paintings in anyway.

 

 

What is an oversized painting?

An oversized painting is where the subject matter takes up almost the entire canvas and is blown up really large. See the Faux Hawk painting in my slideshow for an example. Extra colors can be added.

 

 

 

 

Shipping

Varnishing

Why do I have to wait 6 months to a year before I apply the final coat of varnish to an oil painting?  (varnish is the thin, clear protective layer that is applied to a finished painting - varnish is available in matte, satin, and gloss finish)

 

As the name implies, oil paint is made with oil and pigment (color). Oil requires a long time to dry!   If you poured olive oil / salad oil on your kitchen counter and you left it there, it would take a long time to dry. Oil paint does not contain olive or salad oil but it does contain an oil with a similar drying time.

 

After about a week, most oil paintings are dry to the touch. This does not mean that they are completely dry! It takes an average oil painting 6 months to 1 year before it is dry enough to varnish. I have been told by museum currators that there are very old, very thick paintings in museums that are still drying.

 

If you varnish an oil painting too soon, it will crack later! This because the protective varnish will dry before the oil paint does. As oil paint dries it moves (slightly) and since the varnish is already dry it begins to crack. Paintings (varnished too soon) with thick oil paint tend to have bigger cracks than thinner oil paintings.

 

You should request varnish instructions and a timeline.

 

 

Shipping

Shipping will take place 1-3 months after painting is finished depending on how quick you need it. Oil paints can take up to a year to dry fully so please keep that in mind for deadlines but can be shipped sooner than that mark. Paintings shipped this quickly will not have a varnish.

 

 

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Sizes

 Example Sizes 

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The following sizes and compositions (see table below) are a guide to the standard dimensions for traditional portrait paintings. The size of the subject’s head will be close to actual life size in these paintings, producing a portrait that will have good presence in a room and good detail when viewed close-up. The larger the painting, the larger the room it must be hung in. I also can paint larger than life scale on a larger canvas. (see the Faux Hawk Painting)

 

Please measure the wall space you have to narrow down a size. 

 

Other compositions such as horizontal-format paintings are used for group portraits and reclining figures. 

Subject

Composition

Unframed Size

Adult

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Child

Head & Shoulders

Head & Shoulders

Seated Figure

Head and Hands Seated*

3/4 Figure to Knees

Full Length Figure

Full Length Figure*

Head & Shoulders*

Head & Shoulders

Seated Figure

Half Figure with Hands

3/4 Figure to Knees

Full Length Figure

Full Length Figure*

 

16" x 20"

18" x 24

20" x 24"

30" x 24"

30" x 36"

36" x 48"

60" x 36"

14" x 18"

16" x 20"

20" x 24"

20" x 24"

24" x 30"

30" x 36"

40" x 30"

 

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