Placing Orders

  1. Send a email to: maocanvas@hotmail.com

  2. Let me know the type of work you would like to commission. See Pricing page for cost and product size. Select from the following:

    • Pets (Dogs, cats or other furry friends)

    • Portraits (Human subjects)

    • Architecture / Homes (Buildings, homes and landscapes)

  3. In the email, attach at least 3 different reference images of your subject(s). Ideally, these images are high-resolution and non-blurry. Depending on these images, I may request for more images for better clarity of your subject(s). Please see Reference Image Guidelines page for more information.

  4. Please also include your mailing address. See Pricing page for shipping costs internationally.

  5. After receiving your email with images and mailing address, I will respond within 3-5 days to confirm that your order is on the waitlist. I will then send you an invoice for a deposit equivalent to 50% of the final cost. I will start your commission as soon as I receive your first payment. After your painting is completed, I will send a second invoice that will include the remaining 50% of the cost. If your delivery is outside of the U.S., the second invoice will also include shipping costs. I will mail your painting as soon as I receive your second payment.

    • For instance, if you choose a pet watercolor painting commission, the final price of the painting will be $100 + shipping cost (international shipping only). You will make a deposit payment of $50 through the 1st invoice (sent to your email), and I will start production on your painting. After I have completed your painting, you will make another payment through the 2nd invoice (sent to your email) of $50 + shipping cost (international shipping only).

  6. Production will take 1-3 week’s time. This is subject to change during holiday periods.

  7. You will receive:

    • The physical painting

    • High-resolution digital scan

Read Me

  • Generally, for pets and human portraits, I will pick a solid color to paint for your subject's background. The color selection is based on what I think would complement best with the subjects. Let me know if you have a specific background color that you prefer.

    If your reference image has a background that you would like me to paint - such as grass, nature or wherever your photo was taken, please let me know and make sure the image that you provide is clear.