PYO painters custom commission rates and info!

[Jennifer]

This thread is for artists and non artists alike!

PYO painters, feel free to post your information about doing custom paint jobs. You’re encouraged to use the ‘form’ below (thank you Mimitrek) to help standardize things a bit and allow for less confusion, however you don’t have to.

This thread is intended to help individuals that might want a custom painted PYO commission from an artist but they don’t know what artists are available. There are many people that enjoy Windstones and would love to have a custom job, but lack the ability (or just don’t want to) paint a piece.

Please remember that Windstone does discourage repaints of production Windstone pieces (this excludes PYOs of course) and reproduction of existing Windstone paint jobs or color schemes (i.e. peacock, black gold, emerald peacock, autumn leaf, any Windsonte color scheme, etc) is not permitted (and is actually illegal). If you are afraid something is ‘too close’ it is best to check with Windstone Staff before proceeding.

This thread is for custom commission info only- please use other threads to advertise your completed pieces! 🙂

Important legal stuff: The information below and services provided by individuals on this forum in no way reflects or are associated with Windstone Editions or it’s staff. Windstone claims no responsibility for the information or services posted by the users of the forum. Basically, remember that any problems you may have with a commissioner or client are with that person one on one and Windstone isn’t involved or responsible. Thanks!! 🙂

Artist Name:

Artist Contact Info:
(email, messengers, etc – please use private communication to share any personal info like your physical address!)

PYO Painting Rates
(Indicate if: the price range if the price is dependent on the complexity of the color scheme, or if your rates are static, or if you only list your ‘base’ rate, etc. If you are uncomfortable setting a rate, specify “please contact for a quote”.)

Sculpture______Painting Only______Painting + Sculpture
Griffin
Kirin
Dragon (small)
Wolf

(the following is optional, use as much or as little info as you want)
Type(s) of paint/materials used(e.g., acrylic, pastel):
Brand(s) of paint used (e.g., Golden):
Are pet portraits offered:
Shipping method (e.g., double boxed):
Shipping rates/insurance (Exact, or do you add a packing fee?):
Ships to (US, North America, Woldwide, etc):
Artist location (e.g. “California”, for shipping purposes):

Other comments:

*** Links to samples of work ***
(PLEASE do not post actual images- provide links only to help save bandwidth)

Rates For Other Services
Repairs
– Minor restoration (e.g., chips):
– Major restoration (e.g., missing pieces):

Other comments:

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My art: featherdust.com

[Jennifer]

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My art: featherdust.com

[SPark]

Artist Name: SPark

Artist Contact Info:
PM me here, or e-mail spark.costumes@gmail.com

PYO Painting Rates
Base rate is for medium complexity. Very simple things may be less, very complex will be more. Rates are for painting + sculpture + shipping inside the USA. Shipping to the Americas and Europe is $8 extra, shipping to Australia and Asia is $12 extra.

Griffin $120
Kirin $100
Dragon (small) $110
Dragon (keeper) $200
Wolf $100

Type(s) of paint/materials used: Acrylic paints.

Brand(s) of paint used: Reaper Master Series, golden interference, golden matte, satin, or gloss finish.

Are pet portraits offered: Yes

Shipping method: Double boxed in original box.

Shipping rates: Free to USA, Europe and Americas $8,
Asia and Australia $12.

Ships to: Worldwide

Artist location: Eugene, OR

*** Links to samples of work ***
Examples of my work can be found in my forum gallery, and on my personal website at
http://www.sparkcostumes.com/artwork

Other comments:
I do accept payments. First payment must cover the cost of sculpture and shipping to me, payment has to be complete before I ship out the finished piece.

Just in case anybody cares, here’s my fursuit commissions info. I make plush critters too (most are $25), and I customize My Little Ponies as well. Prices vary.

[drag0nfeathers]

UPDATED DECEMBER 2010 😀

Artist Name:
drag0nfeathers

Artist Contact Info:
My email is drag0nfeathers@comcast.net and you can always PM me here.

Artist Location:
Massachusetts, 02780

PYO Painting Rates

Sculpture______Price is for Painting Only
***PLEASE NOTE, you may send me the sculpture directly, or I can order the sculpture for the commissioner & have it shipped to me at commissioners additional expense direct from the Windstone Online Store. For forum members I generally try to keep PYOs on the cheaper side of my price range, but the more markings & blending involved are what make the price go up. I am very particular & wet blending takes many hours to complete to my personal standards.

Prices Range by Degree of Difficulty

Griffin _______$150-$250
Kirin _______$115-$150
Dragon (small)_$125-$175
Wolf _______$115-$150
Keeper Dragon _$225-$275

Type(s) of paint used(e.g., acrylic): Acrylic paint and various Royal brand brushes
Brand(s) of paint used (e.g., Golden): Golden Brand Acrylic & Interference. I also use Anita’s, Americana, Folk Art, and Apple Barrel.
Are pet portraits offered: Of course, just send me a picture of your pet.
Shipping method (e.g., double boxed): double boxed with origional box, I always ship Priority Mail for smaller PYOS, and usually send Keepers UPS, but I can use whatever method is preferred.
Shipping rates/insurance: Depends on zipcode. I use the shipping calculator on the usps/ups website. Insurance is optional and usually runs around 2 bucks additional. It’s IS reccommended however since I’m claim no responsibility for damaged items. However I’ve never had a break in shipping thus far because I always double box.
Ships to: Just about anywhere, at the buyers expense.
Payment Method: I take Postal Money Order or Paypal. Payments are accepted, though I’ll paint the whole thing with no down payment required. It doesn’t matter to me. I just need full payment before it’s shipped out is all. I also take trades for other Windstones. Right now I am looking for an Amethyst Lap Dragon and a Gold Scratching Dragon.

Other comments: I generally can spend between 12-20 hours on a single piece, but I have spent over 30-40 hours on some before. I also send pictures as your sculpture comes along so you can make any changes you wish as it is painted. I am EXTREAMLY ANAL and meticulous and I always catch every last detail. I’m sure you will LOVE your Windstone when I’m through with it.

My Windstone Gallery
http://www.windstoneeditions.com/galleries/index.php?cat=10105

Rates For Other Services
Repairs
– Minor restoration (e.g., chips): Price varies depending on the degree of breakage (between 25 to 50 bucks not including shipping fees normally)
Before:
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/drag0nfeathers/Repairs/100_1162.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/drag0nfeathers/Repairs/YoungPeacock.jpg
After:
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/drag0nfeathers/Repairs/100_1192.jpg

– Major restoration (e.g., missing pieces): Once again, price would vary depending on the amount of breakage. Most I have worked on that were MAJOR restorations were for myself because with the amount of time it takes to fully restore, it’s usually less expensive to just replace the item. I will however price them on a case by case basis if someone wants me to restore, or even repaint the piece entirely.

Before:
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/drag0nfeathers/Repairs/100_1158.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/drag0nfeathers/Repairs/100_1159.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/drag0nfeathers/Repairs/100_1160.jpg
After:
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/drag0nfeathers/Repairs/100_1181.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/drag0nfeathers/Repairs/100_1163.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/drag0nfeathers/Repairs/100_1173.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/drag0nfeathers/Repairs/100_1171.jpg

Got a busted Windstone?
drag0nfeathersdesign@gmail.com
*OPEN for repairs*

*SEEKING GRAILS*
Arc-en-ciel Emperor
Siphlophis Male Dragon
Calypso Hatching Empress
Ivory Moss Sitting Baby Kirin
Tattoo Mother Kirin
Emerald Tabby Male Griffin
Tie Dye + Orion Hatching Royalty
Indigo Rockfish + Flame Tabby Little Rock Dragons
Dragon Quail + Obsidian Frost Old Warriors
Betta Sun Dragon + Male Dragon
Dreamscape, Orion, Poison Dart, Fireberry, Spangler + Tigerberry Dragons

[Watergazer]

Artist Name: Watergazer
Artist Contact Info: Watergazer@Comcast.net

PYO Painting Rates
*The price range is generally static, but more complex paint jobs will cost a little more…likewise for less complex jobs. Please contact for a quote if you’re unsure.
*All of my prices include the sculpture. If you purchase the suclpture to ship to me, subtract $30 from the listed price ($35 for KiRins, Large Dragon unknown at this time).

Griffin: $200
Kirin: $125
Dragon (small): $125
Dragon (large): $200-250 (pending changes)
Winged Wolf: $150

Type(s) of paint/materials used: Acrylics only
Brand(s) of paint used: Golden, Liquitex, Folk Art, Delta Cermacoat, Appel Barrel
Are pet portraits offered: Yes, just provide several photos of your pet from all sides.
Shipping method: Boxed in the original provided box, UPS, DHL, or USPS. Multiple orders boxed together within a larger box.
Shipping rates/insurance: I automatically include insurance within the US. Within the US shipping w/insurance is $10
Ships to: Woldwide, though contact me for a price quote
Artist location: Illinois, USA

Other comments: I also provide embellishments like adding rhinestones or using glow-in-the-dark or black light paint, as well as special effect interfereance paints. I am open to take payment plans and can be paid with personal check, Money Order, or PayPal. I occassionally also accept trades for Windstones, other PYOs, art supplies, or other things.

All SAMPLES:
http://www.windstoneeditions.com/galleries/thumbnails.php?album=25

[Arlla]

Name: Helen Ross (Arlla on the forum) -EDIT: I’ve gotten married and changed my name! I’m Helen Ross Mishkin now, and instead of Helen R. I’ll be signing new things Helen R. M.
Contact Info: PM here me or email me at: ent_moot@hotmail.com

Commission status: CLOSED

PYO Painting Rates
Sculpture______Painting Only______Painting + sculpture

Griffin_________$155-$265______________$190-$300
Kirin__________$120-$220______________$155-$255
Dragon(small)___$115-$215______________$150-$250
Keeper Dragon__$165-$315______________$200-$350
Wolf__________$115-$215______________$150-$250

I accept money orders and paypal – if you are paying by paypal, an extra 4% will be charged to cover their fees.

Except for pet portraits/memorieals, for which I require payment up front, payment is not required until piece is finished and approved via photographs by the person who has commissioned it.

Medium used: Acrylic paint and teeny tiny brushes!
Brand(s) of paint used: Golden, Folk Art and Americana
Are pet portraits offered: Absolutely! Though I do require payment up front for any pet portrait/memorial piece.
Shipping method: All my PYOs are shipped in their original boxes, double boxed with insurance.
Shipping rates/insurance: Insurance is required! I will ship USPS priority, parcel or UPS. It will be coming from 92563 CA (so you can calculate postage)
Ships to: World wide, at customers cost

Other comments:

Prices are based on complexity of design but they are flexible (especially for forum members!) I will take payments (this must be arranged with me before hand), though piece will not be shipped out until final payment is recieved. I put tons of detail and hours of hard work into these guys – you won’t be disappointed!

Many of my paint jobs have been and will be one of a kind. All pet portraits/memorials, for instance, will be one of a kind. But unless something is specified as “one of a kind” (OOAK) it is an open edition and I may reproduce it in the future. I will number any pieces that are done in a series like this – an example would be my “Tabby Tiger” griffins. Each one is slightly different from the others, making it unique, but they are all painted to look similar to the original Tabby Tiger griffin. They are numbered in the order that they were commissioned.

*** Links to samples of work ***
All my finished PYOs can be seen in the Gallery here:
http://www.windstoneeditions.com/galleries/thumbnails.php?album=21

"He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom."
-J R R Tolkien

[Rusti]

Artist Name: Rusti

Artist Contact Info: rusti.knight@gmail.com AIM- sexyblacktruck, YIM- rusti_knight

PYO Painting Rates

Sculpture______Painting Only______Painting + Sculpture (prices may vary depending on complexity of paint job requested)
Griffin $160 – $200__________ $200 – $250 (due to detail on piece)
Kirin $100 – $150 __________ $145 – $200
Dragon (small) $160 – $200___$160-$250 (due to detail on piece)
Wolf $100 – $150 __________$140 – $200
Unicorn $100 – $150 _________$150 – $200
Keeper $200 – $250 _________$250 – $300

Type(s) of paint/materials used(e.g., acrylic, pastel): Acrylics/brushes, can add small embellishments
Brand(s) of paint used (e.g., Golden): Folkart, various
Are pet portraits offered: Of course, just provide photos
Shipping method (e.g., double boxed): double boxed in original packaging, via USPS
Shipping rates/insurance (Exact, or do you add a packing fee?): $15, which includes mandatory insurance and delivery confirmation – Prefer to ship FedEx, but will use USPS if buyer/commissioner requests (costs more)
Ships to (US, North America, Worldwide, etc): Will ship worldwide
Artist location (e.g. “California”, for shipping purposes): Illinois, USA
Comments:
I will work out payments with you, if you are a forum member. To be agreed upon at the time of commission, but I do require at least the cost of the PYO up front.

*** Links to samples of work ***

Check out the 3d section of
this page for examples as I get them up. there’s only one there so far.

[sunhawk]

Artist Name: Sunhawk

Artist Contact Info: hawklion at hotmail dot com

Artist Location: Just outside Toronto

PYO Painting Rates
Price range varies depending on complexity or difficulty of the colouration desired. “Painting Only” means that you pay for the blank PYO and its shipping to my address, which I will supply to you upon transaction agreement

Sculpture______Painting Only______Painting + Sculpture

Griffin_________$150-$170__________$175-$200
Kirin___________$100-$130 ________$135-$150
Dragon (small)___$100-$130_________$135-$150
Wolf __________ $100-$130_________$135-$150

Type(s) of paint/materials used(e.g., acrylic, pastel): acrylic
Brand(s) of paint used (e.g., Golden): Golden primarily, occasionally Venetian or Liquitex
Are pet portraits offered: Yes if you have clear photos of their markings
Shipping method (e.g., double boxed): Boxed in original box, Double-boxed available for $5 extra
Shipping rates/insurance (Exact, or do you add a packing fee?): Depends on destination and whether speed is more important than saving a buck. I use Canada Post which has a variety of shipping options (you can use http://www.canadapost.ca to give you the different options under the Calculate A Rate section) and Insurance is included with some services
Ships to (US, North America, Woldwide, etc): Anywhere at the buyer’s expense

Other comments: I do accept payment in installments but the piece will not be shipped out until final payment is recieved. I usually spend at least 15 hours on a piece, as long as it takes to get the look right. I am meticulous and enjoy a challenge, the more complicated the better. I personally enjoy doing colourations that mimic real animals but I also love colour so I’ll do just about anything – especially iridescent colourations using interference paint. Photo updates of your piece are available upon request. Each piece is sealed with a glossy spray unless you specifically tell me otherwise. Each piece will be signed on the felt pad and will be accompanied with a letter of authencity from me. I take international money orders (not US money orders, I can’t cash them :/) and I prefer certified cheque for payment but I will also accept Paypal with an added 4% charge to cover the fees Paypal charges me for large money transfers ^_^

*** Links to samples of work ***

My Windstone Gallery
http://www.windstoneeditions.com/galleries/index.php?cat=10011

Also feel free to visit http://www.sunhawk.ca for examples of my artwork in other media

[Cheryl]

hrrrm hrrrmm hrrrm…for those of you who take payments, please include that information in your “Other comments” just so we know.

[sunhawk]

CherylKaufman wrote:

hrrrm hrrrmm hrrrm…for those of you who take payments, please include that information in your “Other comments” just so we know.

What do you mean exactly? The kind of payment we can take or are you talking about whether we are ok with people paying in a series of installments?

[Cheryl]

Series of installments agreed upon by buyer and seller at time of commission request.

[Arlla]

CherylKaufman wrote:

hrrrm hrrrmm hrrrm…for those of you who take payments, please include that information in your “Other comments” just so we know.

LOL I went to go edit that in, and found that I had put it there to begin with! ;P I’m feeling a little scatterbrained…

"He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom."
-J R R Tolkien

[sunhawk]

CherylKaufman wrote:

Series of installments agreed upon by buyer and seller at time of commission request.

Ok, thanks for clarifying!

[mipa]

Artist Name: Melissa aka Mipa 🙂

Artist Contact Info: PM me- I am here everyday!

PYO Painting Rates

Painting + Sculpture (If you already have sculpt than just subtract value of sculpt from my prices.)
Griffin – $150
Kirin – $150
Dragon (small) – $150
Keeper (large) – Can’t say till I paint one and test the difficulty- sorry!
Wolf (Not Currently Offered)
These are starting rates—but unless you want something crazy then they won’t really go up much more than this.

Type(s) of paint/materials used: Pretty much any paint kind or brand- also gold/silver/copper leaf – depending on what you want done this will be a bit extra.
Are pet portraits offered: Yes on dragons, griffins and kirins.
Shipping method (e.g., double boxed): All my packages are double boxed, shipped US Priority Mail with delivery confirmation and full insurance. USA $12.00 Global: I have to check prices… Generally: $18-$22
Ships to (US, North America, Worldwide, etc): Worldwide
Artist location (e.g. “California”, for shipping purposes): NY

Other comments: I will definitly let you pay in installments- I would just keep it in my paypal account until paid in full. I will not start a project before it is paid for tho. I am open to anything. I prefer paypal or money orders but will take personal checks too. I love adding to a piece (swarvski crystals, river stone etc) and painting scenes/vines/flowers/animals onto the piece etc

One other point—each of my pieces are one of a kind—I will not reproduce a piece- ever.
The only exception to this rule is if the owner of the original asked me to reproduce the piece for some reason (loss/stolen/fire etc)… but even then it would be hard for me to do it without the original in hand.
I know I am rather new to PYO Windstones but Figured someone may want to know this info.

Links to Pictures:
http://www.windstoneeditions.com/galleries/index.php?cat=10297

Link to my Website:
http://www.akeyart.com

[Maria]

Artist Name: Greater Basilisk

Artist Contact Info: PM me here – I log on several times a day. Other contact info is visible under my profile.

PYO Painting Rates
These rates are static. Only if you want every hair and every barb in a feather painted individually will the rate go up by ten or twenty bucks. But otherwise, the feather or scale gets the same amount of attention whether you want one or five colors on it.

Painting + Sculpture (It’s cheaper shipping-wise to commission both sculpture and painting, since I buy en masse and shipping goes down to $10 a piece. Of course, if you insist on using your own sculpture, you may subtract $40 for a griffin, wolf or Small Dragon or $45 for a Kirin. But shipping the piece over here will cost about $15-20.)
Griffin $180
Kirin $130
Wolf $100
Small Dragon $130
Keeper Dragon ca. $200 (not set yet)

Type(s) of paint/materials used: Acrylic
Brand(s) of paint used: Liquitex, Winsor & Newton, Akademie Acryl Color
Are pet portraits offered: Sure, just provide photos.
Shipping method: Double boxed in original box
Shipping rates/insurance to the U.S. and Canada: Contact me for rates to other countries. I will send by Air Mail unless you want it Express. Insurance is automatic up to CHF 1000.- (ca.$850)
Griffin: $25
Kirin: $20
Winged Wolf: $20
Small Dragon: $20
Keeper Dragon: N/A as of yet
Ships to: Worldwide
Artist location: Switzerland

Payment options: I only accept PayPal because checks are not used over here. (IBAN bank transfer is available too, but I don’t think that’s common in the States.)

Other comments: I can be talked into layaway commissions; I just need full payment before I send the piece. Progress photos will be sent on request. I with lots of detail and blending. Griffins usually take me around 30 hours; kirins 10-15 hours.

*** Links to samples of work ***
My Photobucketaccount
I’ll add a gallery file when I’ve painted a few more pieces.

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