{"id":8380,"date":"2025-06-14T06:41:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T06:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rashiartist.co.nz\/PhotographyProject\/?page_id=8380"},"modified":"2025-07-12T11:51:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T11:51:07","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rashiartist.co.nz\/PhotographyProject\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color:#FF8D00;\">&#x1f3a8; General Art Services<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_toggle title=&#8221;1. What types of art do you create?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]I create original artworks using oil, acrylic, and pencil mediums. You can choose from portraits, figurative realism, and custom commissions, all made by an Auckland-based artist.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;2. Can I order a custom painting from you?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes! I offer personalized, commissioned artwork based on your ideas or references. Whether it\u2019s a portrait, pet, home, or abstract theme\u2014your vision becomes a unique painting.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;3. Do you sell prints of your original paintings?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Absolutely. I offer high-quality art prints of my original paintings, perfect for home decor or gifts. Available in various sizes and formats, these prints are shipped across New Zealand.[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff8d00;\">&#x1f58c; Custom Portraits &amp; Commissioned Art<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;4. How do I commission a custom portrait in Auckland?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Simply send a high-resolution photo and your preferences. I offer custom portraits of people, pets, or homes using oil, acrylic, or pencil, designed with detail and emotion.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;5. How long does a commissioned painting take?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]It typically takes 3\u20136 weeks, depending on size, detail, and current bookings. If you need something urgently, contact me and I\u2019ll try my best to accommodate.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;6. What if I want to gift a commissioned painting?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Custom artworks make perfect gifts. You can pre-book and have the artwork created and shipped in time for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or holidays.[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color:#FF8D00;\">&#x1f469;&#x200d;&#x1f3a8; Art Classes in Auckland<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;7. Do you offer art classes for beginners in Auckland?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]I offer art classes and workshops in South Auckland, with the added convenience of traveling to your location for one-to-one sessions. Choose from full courses, modular workshops, or one-day sessions in drawing, sketching, and acrylic painting.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;8. What mediums do you teach in your art lessons?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]I teach acrylics, oil painting, and pencil sketching. Each course includes hands-on techniques and is open to all ages and skill levels.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;9. Can kids join your school holiday art workshops?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes! My school holiday programs are tailored for kids and teens. They\u2019re fun, educational, and help kids explore their creativity in a guided and inspiring setting.[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color:#FF8D00;\">&#x1f48d; Live Event Painting (Weddings &amp; Events)<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;10. What is a live wedding painting service?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Live wedding painting is a unique, on-the-spot artwork created during your ceremony or reception. I capture your special day on canvas as it unfolds, oering a timeless keepsake.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;11. Do you travel outside Auckland for wedding paintings?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, I travel across New Zealand. Travel outside Auckland (north of Warkworth or south of Pukekohe) includes additional costs, and accommodation may apply for distant locations.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;12. How do I book a live painting for my event?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Use the contact form with your event details. A 20\u201340% deposit secures your date. You\u2019ll also receive a pre-event consultation to ensure the final artwork reflects your vision.[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color:#FF8D00;\">&#x1f5bc; Wall Murals &amp; Business Art<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;13. Do you paint murals for homes or businesses in Auckland?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes! I offer custom wall painting services for interior spaces, cafes, oces, and feature walls. From artistic to professional themes, I tailor each mural to your space and brand.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;14. What\u2019s the process for a mural commission?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]We begin with a design consultation, then move to sketch approval. Once confirmed, I paint on-site using high-quality materials. 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