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The prices of custom art vary with the complexity of the project.
I will do my best to work within your budget and time frame!

For pricing and detailed information about canvas works currently available for purchase, please view the Canvas Catalog.

Click each question to go directly to the answer:

  1. How much does it cost to have a helmet or motorcycle airbrushed, and how long will it take?

  2. What's the price of a canvas portrait? (car portrait, bike portrait, pet portrait)

  3. How about a pencil portrait of my motorcycle, home, or antique car?

  4. How much are airbrushed vinyl decals?

  5. How do I obtain permission to use Dawn's art?

  6. How do I pay for my painting?

  7. What are my shipping options?

DO YOU AIRBRUSH HELMETS and BIKES?

Yes! I use House of Kolor or Createx paints for their quality and durability.
Prices will vary depending on the complexity of the design.

You will get a hard date on the schedule when your art is approved and your down payment has been received. Helmets are normally completed in approximately one week, and motorcycle parts can take from two weeks to a month from prep to clear coat, depending on the prep work involved and the amount of detail in the artwork. We charge an art fee for complex or detailed designs.
Please view the
Commission Process page for more information.

Helmet Airbrushing
Minimum: $150 and up.

Time to complete: one - two wks.
Price varies according to style of helmet and complexity of design.

Motorcycle Airbrushing
$800+ for 2 fenders & 1 tank.

Time to complete: two weeks - one month.
Price varies depending on prep work type of paint, and complexity of design.

All of our bike and helmet projects are clear coated to a perfect finish with Glasurit products by the fine folks at X-clu'sive Collision Center in Danville, Virginia. Phone: 434-791-4288

Glasurit is the recommended finish by BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Audi, VW, Jeep, Chrysler, and GM.
How to keep your helmet and bike looking brand new after it's repainted:
  • Wash the bike regularly using only clear water for the first 30 days. After 30 days, you can use a mild dish detergent or soap and water to remove road film. Avoid harsh detergents.
  • Rinse with clear water. Dry with a chamois or soft cloth.
  • It's unlikely that your Glasurit finish will ever need wax. If you choose to use wax, avoid doing so for at least 3 months.
  • Avoid spilling gas on the finish. In the event of a spill, allow fuel to evaporate for 1 hour. Then clean with mild detergent and water. Rinse.

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS - PORTRAIT OF YOUR PET, BOAT, CAR OR MOTORCYCLE

Single Subject: Pet, Boat, Car, Bike
18" x 24"............$225, FREE shipping!
24" x 36"............$345, FREE shipping!
Each additional subject: $75


You can see from my folio that I enjoy capturing the essence of all creatures. Send me a few large, clear pics, and I'll paint your dog, lizard, horse, llama, manatee, mammoth, fish, skunk, parrot...or your motorcycle, sports car or yacht! Please view the Commission Process page for more information.

PENCIL PORTRAIT OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE, BOAT, ANTIQUE CAR, HOME, OR HOT ROD

Would you like a pencil portrait of your motorcycle, sports car, boat or home? Portraits make a WONDERFUL anniversary or birthday present, and a home portrait is a great way to commemorate a mortgage burning party! Pencil portraits are done on textured archival watercolor paper and are sent to you unframed so you can pick out a frame that will match your own decor. Portraits are done in single color, but I can add just a bit of color if you'd like. I leave a 1.5" blank border around the art so you can have your portrait matted without covering the artwork.

Single Subject: Home, Yacht, Motorcycle, Hot Rod, Antique Car
11" x 14".............$129, FREE shipping!
18" x 24".............$179, FREE shipping!

 



House Portrait Reference Photo on left, final portrait on right (pencil and watercolor)

AIRBRUSHED VINYL DECALS

Less costly than full custom paint!
A quick new look for your ride!
NO down time from riding!

I use high quality sign vinyl and House of Kolor or Createx paint, so the decals can last for years.
Approx. $50 - $75 per sq. foot, depending on the level of detail in the artwork. Please view the
Commission Process page for more information.
 

HOW DO I GET PERMISSION TO USE DAWN'S ART FOR MY TATTOO or T-SHIRT or ?

Please read the Licensing information before contacting me.
If you are looking for a
unique gift
with my artwork imprinted on it, we have many products available featuring the art, from clothing to jewelry boxes to fridge magnets. Just click the "Gift Shop" button on the left.

PAYMENT OPTIONS...HOW DO I PAY FOR MY PURCHASE?

If you order from the Gift Shop, the ordering & payment process is secure through the CafePress system.

If you want to order a painting from us, or wish to have motorcycle parts painted, we accept payments through PayPal. We are a verified PayPal merchant, and you can securely use your credit card, debit card or bank account to make a payment. For all commissioned work, we ask for 50% down payment upon your acceptance of the contract terms, and the final payment plus shipping before we will send your artwork (or motorcycle parts or helmet) to you. Please view the Commission Process page for more information.

You can also pay by mailing a check to us, but we must wait for payments to clear before sending any artwork. Thank you for understanding.
 

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SHIPPING OPTIONS      Please note: we no longer ship outside the continental US!

For items from the Gift Shop, you will have shipping options during checkout.

For paintings, motorcycle parts, decals, and helmets coming directly from our studio, we ship via UPS or FED EX and all items will be insured. If you are sending motorcycle parts to us for painting, you MUST insure them and pack them in very sturdy boxes. We will re-use the same boxes to ship the parts back to you. Better to use a bit bigger box with lots of packing, or better yet, use one box placed inside another with packing between them. Decals are generally sent via USPS, insured.

Damaged Items: If there is any damage to the package when it arrives to your home, PLEASE keep all packing materials to make a claim. If the shipper can't see how the items were packed, or how the package was damaged, you may not be able to collect on your claim.

UPS and the UPS brand mark are trademarks that are used with permission by the owner, United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.