Is your church building part of Clarion’s rich history? Are you excited about the work you have put into a new building?  Would you like to commemorate a moment in your building’s history?

I have been the proud owner of businesses in Clarion, both downtown and around town.  Having had the opportunity to pursue so many of my creative outlets in this wonderful town, I have been painting the local buildings in watercolor.  I have a B.S. from The University of Virginia in Architecture, and I love using my knowledge to help structure my architectural portraits while simultaneously giving them a rich watercolor personality.

I would love to have the opportunity to paint your place of worship. Here is what is included when you commission me for the church architectural portrait package:

• Framed and matted original 11 x 14 painting

• Digital version for ads, flyers, etc.

• Private site for reorder convenience

• Entry into Clarion County coloring book if done by May 1

• SVG file to use for T-shirts, water bottles, decals, mugs, etc.

• Matted prints for sale on consignment or wholesale

This also includes a referral code that, when used for new projects, will give you discounts on all of your products.  We can also make a storefront for your congregants to shop and you will receive a 30% commission from all sales at retail price.  This shop will include cards, stamps, prints, etc.   If you have ideas about making this a fundraiser, I would be happy to work with you!

Also, I will be creating a coloring book of local landmarks, churches and businesses and if you would like, your building will be included. (If your commission is ordered by May 1st)

I have this package priced at $300, but it is on sale for $225 right now.  This sale is so that I can get the ball rolling, so if you are interested, you only need to start with a deposit of half the sale price, the remainder is not due until completion. Once you have your initial portrait done, we will be able to do any future projects at a reduced price. This can include different angles, interiors, season changes, your building as it goes through historic changes and whatever else we might come up with!

Please contact me if you have any questions, confusions, ideas, etc.

Hillary Durum (LeFay) 

starsthatdance@gmail.com

814.229.0821

How to start:

• https://www.starsthatdance.com/architectural-portraits-church-and-business-edition

• Your payment can be made in full or be split into 2 separate payments if you would like.  Just use this code at checkout: HOMEDEPOSIT and it will take 50 % off your total as your deposit.  At the time of pickup or shipping you will do the same to pay the remainder.

• I will then contact you via email with a survey asking for any additional information and inspiration that you would like to see included in the painting, i.e. what season would you like to portray, do you want a certain style of sky, are there any particular details you love?  If you have any stories about the building, I would love to hear them!  You can write them or, if you have time, we can schedule a phone call or zoom meeting.

• Send as many photos as you would like.  I can work off of one, but any closeups showing details or different foliage will help.  The only required photo is of the whole building from the angle you want to see in the painting.  If you do not have one and are local to Clarion, for a $30 fee I can even come and photograph it myself.

And that’s it!
Average turn around is about 2 weeks, but if you are in a time crunch, let me know!