Terms & conditions
Before all the business stuff…
…let me say that I draw and paint for joy and I want my art to bring joy. It really matters to me that you are happy with your sketchbook and I do everything to maintain a good relationship with my clients. If you have any questions or you are unsure about anything to do with the sketching itself or how the process works, payment or shipping, please contact me. For me, sketching at your event is not just a matter of business, each drawing is done with love and care and I want you to be happy with the result.
Definitions
The Artist: Jana Forsyth
The Client: is the person ordering the services
Services: Wedding/event sketching, guest portraits or oil painting either live or from photos.
Story of Your Wedding: Drawing live on location during the wedding, some sketches will be done from photos afterwards. The sketches will be bound into a personalised album and delivered to the client within 2 months after the wedding (or as agreed).
Guest Portraits: Portraits drawn live on location given to the guests in a paper or an electronic format.
Service Agreement: an agreement signed by both parties on-line.
Payment methods
The Artist offers several payment methods: Stripe (secure online payment directly via Stripe gateway) or payment by card in person. Payment in instalments by Klarna is available if you would like to spread the cost (more info on Klarna website)
Booking Fee
If you would like to secure your booking, £50 booking fee will be required. This booking fee is refundable in case the Artist is unable to provide the Services. The booking fee is not extra and will be deducted from the full price. The booking fee needs to be paid within 7 days of booking, otherwise the day will become available for other’s to book.
Service: Story of Your Wedding
For guest portraits please click this link | For All day packages please click this link
The artist will attend the Client’s event at the agreed time and location for the duration stated in the Service Agreement. The Artist will make every effort to arrive in time to start the work. However, if the Artist is held up by severe traffic, weather conditions or any reason beyond her control, she will do the best to inform the Client about the situation and do everything in her power to arrive at the venue as soon as possible.
Travel Expenses & Accommodation (If Needed)
Traveling to the venue is free for up to an hour’s journey, or up to 2 hours journey for bookings of 5 or more hours. The accommodation would be needed if the location is further than 2.5 hours journey. Please contact me for an estimate. The accommodation and travel expenses (if applicable) need to be paid 30 days before the event the latest.
Full payment for wedding sketches
Full payment (minus the booking fee) is due 30 days before the event, plus travel expenses (if applicable). Payment in instalments by Klarna is available if you would like to spread the cost. Payment in instalments by Klarna is available if you would like to spread the cost (more info on Klarna website)
The Artist won’t be able to provide the services if the payment is not settled in the way it was agreed in the service agreement.
Payments can be made securely online by Stripe or in person by card.
Extended Time
It is possible to extend the time on request, in which case a standard hourly rate of £100 will be charged and will need to be paid on the day. Payments can be made by card or in cash.
Cancellations
Cancellation by me (the artist)
The client will get a full refund of the money he already paid for the Services. I don’t wish to let anyone down, so I will not cancel a booking unless there are very serious reasons to do so.
Cancellation by the Client
The booking fee is non-refundable if the event is canceled by the Client.
Cancellation no later than 30 calendar days before the wedding – the Client will receive a 70% refund of the full price minus the booking fee.
Cancellation less than 30 calendar days before the wedding – the Client will receive a 50% refund of the full price minus the booking fee.
Cancellation less than 14 calendar days before the wedding – the Client will receive a 20% refund of the full price minus the booking fee.
Any cancellation needs to be made in writing.
Travel expenses:
Cancellation up to 30 calendar before the wedding – the travel expenses will be refunded in full
Cancelation less than 30 calendar s before the wedding – I can’t guarantee a full refund of the the travel expenses as some travel arrangement and booking might have already been made, however, I will refund as much as possible.
Any refunds will be issued within 14 days after the service was cancelled, paid to the client’s bank account that was used to pay for the Service.
Delivery
If your sketchbook needs to be delivered, it will be carefully packed to protect it and is shipped when ready, provided the full price was paid. The artist uses Royal Mail 24 tracked and signed for all deliveries; the parcel is always insured and tracked all the way to you.
Return policy
First of all, if there are any problems please always contact me first, I am sure we will be able to come to a fair agreement. It very much matters to me that you, as my client, are happy with my services.
If the sketchbook arrives damaged the Client shouldn’t open the parcel. the Client needs to let the Artist know right away. If there is something wrong with the sketchbook, the client has 14 days to return it, the postage is paid by the Client. Fully tracked and insured postage is required in case there would be any problems with the delivery. If it’s something that the Artist can fix she will do her best to do so. Taken into account the Client would have already seen and chosen the sketches that go in their sketchbook, only 50% of the full price will be refunded in case of return, the remaining 50% is to cover the Artist’s expenses and time. No returns will be accepted later than 14 days after the sketchbook has been delivered.
Service: Guest Portraits
For All day packages please click this link
The artist will attend the Client’s event at the agreed time and location for the duration stated in the Service Agreement. The Artist will make every effort to arrive in time to start the work. However, if the Artist is held up by sever traffic, weather conditions or any reason beyond her control, she will do the best to inform the Client about the situation and do everything she can to arrive at the venue as soon as possible.
The Artist will be drawing for the time agreed in the Service Agreement, taking reasonable short breaks if needed. Any refreshment provided by the client is appreciated, especially for a longer session.
The portraits will be made on a first come, first served basis. One portrait can take between 4 – 12 minutes per face, depending on the style. The Quentin Blake inspired portraits are the fastest and take 4 – 5 minutes pre face. More realistic portraits take around 8 – 10 minutes.
The Artist can’t guarantee a portrait of every guest if the length of time is not sufficient for the number of guests present. The Client is advised talk to the Artist beforehand to see what is achievable. The timings are estimates only and will depend on the situation.
If any of the guests didn’t have a chance to get their portrait done on the day, they have an option to order an additional portrait for £12 per face from a photo they provide, plus postage if done on paper. There is no postage for digital portraits.
The Payment
The payment will be made as follows:
1. A booking fee of £50 (to secure the booking)
2. The final payment is due 21 calendar days before the event.
Payment in instalments
Payment in instalments by Klarna is available if you would like to spread the cost (more info on Klarna website)
The Artist won’t be able to provide any service if the payment is not made in full before the wedding.
Payments can be made securely online by Stripe or in person by card.
Extended Time
It is possible for the Artist to extend the time on request, in which case a standard hourly rate of £100 will be charged and will need to be paid on the day. Payments can be made by card or in cash.
Likeness
The Artist will make every effort to achieve a good likeness for each individual portrait, however, the portraits done in the style of Quentin Blake are heavily stylised and simplified, therefore any likeness will be approximate.
Cancellations
Cancellation by the Artist
In the event of the cancellation of the service by the Artist, the Client will get a full refund of the money they have paid for the service, including the booking fee.
Cancellation by the Client:
The booking fee is non-refundable if the event is canceled by the Client.
Cancellation no later than 30 calendar days before the wedding – the Client will receive a 75% refund of the full price.
Cancellation less than 30 calendar days before the wedding – the Client will get a 50% refund of the full price.
Cancellation less than 14 calendar days before the wedding – the Client will receive a 20% refund of the full price minus the booking fee.
Any cancellation needs to be in writing.
Travel expenses:
Cancellation no later than 30 calendar days before the wedding – the Client will receive a full refund of the travel costs paid to the Artist.
Cancelation less than 30 calendar days before the wedding – a full refund of the the travel expenses can’t be guaranteed as some travel arrangements and bookings might have already been made; however, the Artist will refund as much as possible.
All refunds will be issued within 14 days after the service was cancelled; the refund will be paid into the same bank account the Client used to pay for the services.
Service: All Day Packages
The artist will attend the Client’s event at the agreed time and location for the duration stated in the Service Agreement. The Artist will make every effort to arrive in time to start the work. However, if the Artist is held up by severe traffic, weather conditions or any reason beyond her control, she will do the best to inform the Client about the situation and do everything in her power to arrive at the venue as soon as possible.
The Artist will be drawing for the time agreed in the Service Agreement, taking reasonable short breaks if needed. Any refreshment provided by the client is appreciated, especially for a longer session.
The portraits will be made on a first come, first served basis. One portrait can take between 4 – 10 minutes per face, depending on the style. The Quentin Blake inspired portraits are the fastest and take 4 – 5 minutes per face. More realistic portraits take around 8 – 10 minutes.
The Artist can’t guarantee a portrait of every guest if the length of time is not sufficient for the number of guests present. The Client is advised talk to the Artist beforehand to see what is achievable. The timings are estimates only and will depend on the situation.
If any of the guests didn’t have a chance to get their portrait done on the day, they have an option to order an additional portrait for £12 per face from a photo they provide, plus postage if done on paper. There is no postage for digital portraits.
Travel Expenses & Accommodation (If Needed)
Traveling to the venue is free for up to three hour’s journey. For locations further away please contact me as an accommodation would be needed as well. The accommodation and travel expenses (if applicable) need to be paid 30 days before the event the latest.
Full payment for wedding sketches
Full payment (minus the booking fee) is due 30 days before the event, plus travel expenses (if applicable). Payment in instalments by Klarna is available if you would like to spread the cost (more info on Klarna website)
The Artist won’t be able to provide the services if the payment is not settled in the way it was agreed in the service agreement.
Payments can be made securely online by Stripe or in person by card.
Likeness
The Artist will make every effort to achieve a good likeness for each individual portrait, however, the portraits done in the style of Quentin Blake are heavily stylised and simplified, therefore any likeness will be approximate.
Cancellations
Cancellation by me (the artist)
The client will get a full refund of the money he already paid for the Services. I don’t wish to let anyone down, so I will not cancel a booking unless there are very serious reasons to do so.
Cancellation by the Client
The booking fee is non-refundable if the event is canceled by the Client.
Cancellation no later than 30 calendar days before the wedding – the Client will receive a 75% refund of the full price minus the booking fee.
Cancellation less than 30 calendar days before the wedding – the Client will receive a 50% refund of the full price minus the booking fee.
Cancellation less than 14 calendar days before the wedding – the Client will receive a 20% refund of the full price minus the booking fee.
Any cancellation needs to be made in writing.
Travel expenses:
Cancellation up to 30 calendar before the wedding – the travel expenses will be refunded in full
Cancelation less than 30 calendar s before the wedding – I can’t guarantee a full refund of the the travel expenses as some travel arrangement and booking might have already been made, however, I will refund as much as possible.
Any refunds will be issued within 14 days after the service was cancelled, paid to the client’s bank account that was used to pay for the Service.
Delivery
If your sketchbook needs to be delivered, it will be carefully packed to protect it and shipped when ready. The artist uses Royal Mail Special delivery (next day); the parcel is always insured and tracked all the way to you. Postage is included in price.
Return policy
First of all, if there is any problem please always contact me first, I am sure we will be able to come to a fair agreement. It very much matters to me that you, as my client, are happy with my services.
If the sketchbook arrives damaged the Client shouldn’t open the parcel. the Client needs to let the Artist know right away. If there is something wrong with the sketchbook, the client has 14 days to return it, the postage is paid by the Client. Fully tracked and insured postage is required in case there would be any problems with the delivery. If it’s something that the Artist can fix she will do her best to do so. Taken into account the Client would have already seen and chosen the sketches that go in their sketchbook, only 50% of the full price will be refunded in case of return, the remaining 50% is to cover the Artist’s expenses and time. No returns will be accepted later than 14 days after the sketchbook has been delivered.