Commissions

I believe in taking special care with each and every custom artwork and take anywhere from 15 to 120 hours for each one to create something truly special for you. Your portrait can be finished between 5-10 weeks depending on the size/medium you choose.

Remember, I am not limited to portraits! If you have a furry friend, favorite location, home, or heirloom item, I can create a piece of artwork for you, too!

As I work, I will take pictures of my progress of your drawing and email them to you for feedback and updates! I love to share a bit of the process with you, so you can see how it's done and the work behind it. This keeps us in contact and communicating until the art arrives safely at your door!

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● So, how do we start?
Email/convo me! Let me know what you are interested in or send me a picture if you already have one in mind for me to draw from. I am always happy to walk you through the process of choosing sizes and mediums that will best fit what you are looking for.
**All my mediums and sizes are detailed below to give you a head start.**

● Payment process?
Once you are decided on what you would love, I can either set up a custom listing for you on Etsy, or I can send you a direct invoice through Paypal. If you are interested in a payment plan, I am flexible in working with you on that, too!

● Which pictures are best to work from?
High Quality! The clearer and more detailed the picture, the more realistic your artwork will be! If you are interested in a portrait, make sure facial features are clear and defined so that I can work my absolute best to make it look just like your loved one.


● ● Shipping is not included as it is different for each area and Artwork size.●●


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♥Lainy’s Chalk and Charcoal♥ – My own unique trademark medium that uses a special blend of chalk and charcoal pencils and a highly textured paper. I also use powdered forms of each that I grind and mix by hand for the perfect texture. The chalk’s special qualities catch light and add a lifelike edge to every portrait that makes them ‘pop’ right out of the paper!

-Due to its special qualities, I do not seal this medium with fixative or sealant as it dims the chalk and charcoal values. My alternative? A high quality Non-glare acrylic glass with a protective UV coat. This is included with your commission prices and is safe for shipping!
-A simple white matting and backing is also included! If you are interested in a custom color, please contact me for options.

         *5x7----$100
         *8x10 ---$150
         *9x12----$180
         *11x14---$250
         *16x20---$300
         *18x24---$350

    +$30 for additional portraits, full body, detailed background, or high detail pieces.

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♥Charcoal♥ -  With this medium I mainly use charcoal to create value and depth, using chalk for only bright highlights and details. I use a much smoother paper that makes it easier to capture a lot of detail and texture for that photo-realistic touch.

-Sealed with a protective fixative that prevents smudging and fading.
-A simple white matting and backing is also included! If you are interested in a custom color, please contact me for options.

*5x7 ---$70
*8x10 ---$100
*9x12----$150
*11x14---$180
*16x20---$230
*18x24---$280

+$30 for additional portraits, full body, detailed background, or high detail pieces.    

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♥Pastels/ Tinted Charcoal♥ –  This is the ultimate crossover from my charcoal mediums for color. If you love the way chalk and charcoal looks but really want a full color piece, this is the way to go!  I use pastel pencils, bars, as well as powdered forms of any color that I grind and mix by hand. I also use shades of tinted charcoal for darker colors and colored pencils over top for detailing.

-Sealed with a protective fixative that prevents smudging and fading.
-A simple white matting and backing is also included! If you are interested in a custom color, please contact me for options.

        *5x7 ---$90
        *8x10 ---$120
        *9x12----$170
        *11x14---$220
        *16x20---$280
        *18x24---$320

       +$30 for additional portraits, full body, detailed background, or high detail
        pieces.

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Email me at a.ferguson.artistry@gmail.com to get started or with any questions.

Please visit my online portfolio for more examples of my work: http://alainaferguson.artworkfolio.com/

Crazy Days

What a busy week! First off, I have finally received the correct paper for my commissioned portrait of Michael Jackson’s family and it shouldn’t be long before I have a little something from that to share!

Now, balancing multiple projects is an entirely new thing for me. A year ago I never would have attempted to work on more than one drawing at a time, much less 6 portraits in total and my first landscape! (not to mention my endeavor in creating jewelry out of paper beads…and writing a novel. Have I mentioned that yet?) So I learn a little every day. Some days more than I can put to rest at night.

But…against what I would have thought a year ago, I find it exhilarating! I work on whatever project I feel most drawn to that day, float between drawing and rolling beads and typing out a few revisions to my novel. I’m never bored…simply because there is not time to be.

And I love every second of it.

I’ll leave you off with my creations (and updates) for the week. Have a happy Memorial Day!

Day's end WIP #2



Bracelets created for friends of mine.

A First!

My first commission! Somehow it makes everything I've been working for seem a little more...official?

It will be a 18"x24" charcoal portrait of five! MJ's family, to be specific. It's bigger than any portrait work I've ever done before, so the challenge is something I'm really looking forward to. I live in a small town, so it is often hard to get the supplies I need from local stores so I am having to get it shipped in. Needless to say, the second that 'storm gray' charcoal paper arrives on my doorstep, I'll be diving in!

And even though it is sometimes understocked, the local Hobby Lobby can hold my attention for HOURS. New supplies! Mostly for my new addiction to paper bead and jewelry making. I'll have a couple new pieces up for you to see later this week. Until then, have a happy Sunday.