Details on the Process, Ordering, Pricing and Production:

The content, design, paper and colors of an Intuitive Person Painting are selected by the artist.  The size of the painting is selected by the commissioner of the art.  Approximate sizes:  small – quarter sheet 11x15, medium – half sheet 15x22, large – full sheet 22x30. (Size is the primary factor in determining price as it will also affect the complexity of the design and the amount of time to create the painting.)

These are not portraits.  In fact, in most cases the face will not be distinguishable.  The paintings are intended to be a reflection of the soul elements of the person, which is represented by different colors, animals, nature symbols, archetypes and personal totems.  

Colors are selected based on the aura colors Mary perceives around the individual both presently as well as those that predominate the subject’s life.  The colors chosen may or may not coincide with previous aura photos or artwork of the subject.

The design elements are intuitively selected by the artist specifically for you (the subject of the painting).

Mary will select the paper type based on the design and elements to be included in the painting.  Some of the various types of paper used in her paintings: 140# and 300# cold press watercolor paper (traditional); Yupo (plasticized paper that allows for unusual flow of colors and vibrancy, comes in a variety of weights, including translucent, which can be painted on both sides and resembles stained glass in its transparency); illustration or Bristol board;  or Masa paper (gives a batik-like appearance).

Mary may include natural artifacts in the finished painting (wood, crystals, feathers, etc.).

Paintings are unframed.  However, depending on the finished painting it may be wet or dry mounted, depending on the type of paper and/or inclusion of artifacts in the painting.

Delivery time is 2-4 months.  The buyer will be notified if there is any change to that time frame.  You will also be given updates once the project has been started, to keep you informed on the anticipated delivery date.

Pricing will vary considerably, depending on the details and size of the painting.  Small paintings (11x13) start at $350, half sheets at $550, and full sheet paintings start at $750, depending on the complexity of the design.

Order and Production Process, Terms:

There is a $100 deposit to hold your place in Mary Clouse's painting schedule. Mary will provide the anticipated final price for the painting upon receipt of your completed questionnaire and the phone interview.  You must indicate your acceptance of the final cost in writing (email is acceptable) before production will begin on the actual painting and a second installment is due at that time (typically the deposit and the second payment will equal 2/3 of the final cost of the painting, less shipping and tax).  There is a $50 fee for cancellations received prior to production.  Orders may not be canceled once production of the painting has begun; there are no refunds for commissioned paintings.  The final installment (unpaid balance of the art, S&H and tax) is due upon completion of the painting.  Paintings will ship upon receipt of final installment and will be insured for the full value of the art.

To order an Intuitive Personal Portrait, please call or email Mary for the contract and questionnaire.