All portraits are painted in oils on canvas.  I paint from your color photographs that you submit by mail or email.  I prefer to have several photos of the subject, when possible. You can email me the photos, in most cases they will be clear enough to paint from.  Please remember I do not know the subject that I am painting, so it is very important that you submit a quality photo. I will also need to know:  skin tone   eye color   hair color and the age of the subject at the time the photo was taken.  This will help me provide a more accurate portrait.

It will take me about one month from the time your order is placed until it is completed. I will stay in contact with you via email or mail.  I will email or mail you photos of your portrait as it progresses.   I ship USPS ground in order to keep your shipping cost low.

I prefer to paint standard sizes, however consideration will be given to your inquiries regarding any size portrait. 

If you have any questions, please contact me at  joyofpainting@comcast.net  or call (912) 267-9360.