But you don’t want to send your priceless originals to a faraway business, with unpredictable mailing, or high rates?
Living in northern BC has some immense perks, beautiful scenery, a quieter lifestyle, you name it. However, the lack of some “Big City” services still exists, which can be challenging and pretty expensive if you want to get those services. One in particular that I myself found frustrating, was the ability to have my large paintings captured professionally, so that I could share them on social media platforms, my website portfolio, and of course, to produce high-quality prints.
But there was no way I wanted to package my artwork, sometimes 2ft by 4ft, send it by any mail service down to Vancouver and have a company I don’t know personally capture it. To me, that wasn’t affordable or realistic, especially as an emerging artist. But thankfully, I had a background in photography, and a willingness to figure out how I could do this myself, saving both money and stress.
What I didn’t realize, was that there was a need for this service in Smithers B.C.
Attention to detail in the photography and editing process only a fellow painter can bring.
Hiring a plumber to clean your bathroom works, sure, but will he appreciate what your looking for the same way a cleaner would? Of course not, he may know how to fix your sink, but a mop and cloth are lost on him.
Having both a background in photography, and traditional painting, I can bring skills, tools and knowledge from each to give your artwork the attention and detail it requires. I know highlights can get lost in a photo, when there are subtle differences in colour on the painting, and you want that captured. You can expect attention to detail with each reproduction that will bring your one-of-a-kind piece to life without changing the integrity of the art.
A local who you can contact directly, pick up art in person, and be assured it will be kept safe.
Whether or not you’ve got a busy schedule, little ones to take care of at home, I’m able to meet you in person to pick up your artwork so that it is going straight from your hands, to mine. The more a painting moves, the more chances there are for something to happen.
In my small studio, I have space to keep your work safe, in an environment free of pets, smoke, and visitors. I assure you, your originals will be treated with just as much care as I treat my own because I know how petrifying it is to have your 100+ hour piece not be in your sight. Whether you're in Telkwa or near “Smithers Brewing Co.” we can arrange a way to meet up.
No worrying about image rights. I am here to do the work on your digital reproduction, that’s it, once you have the finished files, it is YOUrs!
$80.00 each
Dimensions under 16” on either length of the painting. Digitals delivered in high quality, enhanced for print, JPEG images. Quick, small art pieces that require less editing time due to their smaller dimensions.
All pieces are subject to additional editing costs past the standard at $25/hr depending on client requirements and the level of touch-ups needed. Discussed upon in-person inspection.
$140.00 each
Dimensions between 16” to 25” on either length of the painting. Digitals delivered in high quality, enhanced for print, JPEG images. Requires at least one hour of editing time, depending on style and medium of art.
All pieces are subject to additional editing costs past the standard at $25/hr depending on client requirements and the level of touch-ups needed. Discussed upon in-person inspection.
$200 each
Dimensions above 25” on either length of the painting. Digitals delivered in high quality, enhanced for print, JPEG images. The largest option requires the most time spent editing.
All pieces are subject to additional editing costs past the standard at $25/hr depending on client requirements and the level of touch-ups needed. Discussed upon in-person inspection.
Please give a brief description of what size your artwork is, how many you need done, and what medium you are using.
Local to Smithers, British Columbia
sarahbelfordart@gmail.com