FAQs Archive | Sonja Neuroth

Q: How close are the portraits based on the photo template to the original photo?

I do what I can to depict you or your animal as faithfully as possible. However, my style is not "hyper-realistic", so that every pore is exactly as in the photo. In my art, I emphasize emotion and the expression of inner strength and connection between humans and animals rather than making everything look perfect and like a photo. With digital painting, however, it is even easier to be very close to the photo than with traditional painting. So here would be my recommendation: the closer you want your commissioned work to be to the photo, the more I recommend that you book a digital drawing and have it printed to a high standard (if you need help with this, I can commission the printing for you).

Q: How long do I have to wait after ordering until my commissioned work is ready?

Waiting times always vary slightly and I can give you more details if you ask before you book. We will be in contact anyway if you tell me your wishes for the realization of your picture. The waiting times are usually not long! And you will hear from me from time to time in the meantime, for example when I send you the sketch and wait for your feedback. I'll also be happy to send you photos of the interim status. The only important thing is that if I need feedback on the sketch, I can only start on the actual painting once you have replied and we have agreed on the sketch. This can shorten or lengthen your waiting time.

Q: How do I know if I will like the end result?

Here on my site and on my Instagram profile you will find many examples of my work, which you can use to determine whether you like my style. The rest is also a bit of "giving up control", because art is not math, but has a lot to do with inspiration and creativity. For each commissioned work, I intuitively tune in to the client and you can trust that your work will suit you exactly! Nevertheless, there are a few things we can do to ensure that the end result meets your wishes: the more clearly you express your wishes before I start painting, the easier it is for me to adapt to them and tell you what is possible and what is not. In addition, I usually make digital sketches for the composition (for each of the offers, it is noted either in the offer text itself or in the "Guidelines for commissioned works" how many sketches are included), which I send to you before I create the actual painting. This way you can give feedback and I won't start on the actual image or logo until we agree on the sketch. Of course, you can also skip this step if you want to be surprised, but then you trust me completely that everything will fit so far. Please note that it is not possible to exchange a commissioned work, as it was made just for you. You can find more about the THema in my GTC .

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How long do I have to wait after ordering until my commissioned work is ready?

How much can I have a say in my painting when I have my spirit animal or pet painted?

How do I know if I will like the end result?

What information do you need from me in order to carry out the commissioned work?

What if I don't have any ideas of my own for my commissioned image or am unsure what might suit me?