FAQ
Most frequently asked questions."
- What are pastels?
- Why should I choose Bentley's Portraits?
- What are the requirments to get my portrait started?
- What if I do not have a photo?
- Where do you paint your portraits?
- How can my payment be made?
- Will Pastel's fade over time?
Phone:
office-(615) 463-7319
Q: What are pastels?
A: Pastels are pure powdered pigment which is ground into a paste with a small amount of gum binder and then rolled into sticks. (Not a chalk) The infinite variety of colours in the pastel palette range from soft and subtle to bold and brilliant. It has no liquid binder that may cause other media to darken, fade, yellow, crack or blister with time. Pastels from the 16th century exist today as fresh as the day they were painted.
Q: Why should I choose Bentley's Portraits? A: If your like me, you want a good bargain, quality and price. If you have searched the internet and checked pricing on portrait's they can be very expensive. My core belief is that every home should have a hand drawn portrait. So, with that in mind I try to have prices that are affordable for the average person .
Q: What are the requirements to get my portrait started? A: Simply email your photo (make sure it is clear), pay your deposit and that's it!
Q: What if I do not have a photo? A: I can take a photo for you. *Additional fee determined by travel and time required.
Q: Where do you do paint your portraits?
A: Portraits are drawn from my home studio.
Q: How can payment be made? A: Payment can be made with PayPal, Cash or Money Order. No checks accepted.
Q:Will Pastel's fade over time?
A: Due to the fact that pastels are a pure pigment, as long as your portrait is framed in a glass frame to protect it from the eliments, it will last longer than even oils.