{"id":21,"date":"2013-10-06T10:41:27","date_gmt":"2013-10-06T10:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thenicoleportergallery.com\/art\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2025-11-26T20:26:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T20:26:55","slug":"services-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thenicoleportergallery.com\/art\/services-2","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-wp-editing=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1626 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenicoleportergallery.com\/art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/double-exposure-copy-800x521.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenicoleportergallery.com\/art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/double-exposure-copy-800x521.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thenicoleportergallery.com\/art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/double-exposure-copy-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thenicoleportergallery.com\/art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/double-exposure-copy-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thenicoleportergallery.com\/art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/double-exposure-copy-600x391.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thenicoleportergallery.com\/art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/double-exposure-copy.jpg 1101w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 align=\"justify\">Commissions<\/h1>\n<p align=\"justify\">I create bespoke paintings tailored to your vision, capturing the people, places, or moments that matter most to you. Each artwork is designed in your chosen size and medium, resulting in a unique piece made exclusively for you. For more information on the commission process, please <a href=\"https:\/\/thenicoleportergallery.com\/art\/commissions\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h1 align=\"justify\">Limited Edition Gicl\u00e9e Prints<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"429\">I offer limited edition gicl\u00e9e prints of my work, created using the Epson Stylus Pro 4800 fine art digital printer with Ultrachrome K3 pigment inks. This state-of-the-art process ensures a lightfast guarantee of 75 years, so your print will remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"660\">Prints are available on Hahnem\u00fchle 308g 100% cotton rag fine art paper, which has a velvety soft matte surface and reproduces every detail with exceptional colour intensity, or on high-quality canvas for a more textured finish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"822\">Gicl\u00e9e prints are a wonderful option if you love an image of a painting but the original has already sold, allowing you to enjoy the artwork in your own home.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in purchasing a print, please feel free to get in touch or <a href=\"http:\/\/thenicoleportergallery.com\/art\/shop\">click here<\/a> to view and buy online.<\/p>\n<h1>Tuition<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"652\">I offer private art tuition from my studio within The Nicole Porter Gallery, as well as from my home studio in Inverurie. With over fifteen years of Grade-A results from my students\u2014and a Gold Award from the International Alliance of Young Artists recognising my teaching\u2014I bring a high level of experience and commitment to every session. I also teach as an Engage Tutor at Gray\u2019s School of Art.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"871\">I\u2019m qualified to support young artists working towards their Arts Award, a nationally recognised accreditation by Trinity College London that helps students develop their creativity, confidence, and leadership skills.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"899\"><strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"899\">About the Sessions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1147\">Each consultation is tailored to the needs of the individual artist, regardless of age or ability. You can book a single session for focused support, or choose an ongoing programme designed to build skills through a structured series of exercises.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1182\"><strong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1182\">Areas of Support Include:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1612\">\n<li data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1219\">\n<p data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1219\">Art school portfolio preparation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1315\">\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1315\">Assistance with SQA, International Baccalaureate, HNC, HND, and degree-level qualifications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1352\">\n<p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1352\">Drawing and painting instruction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1413\">\n<p data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1413\">Critiques and guidance on developing your artistic voice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1432\">\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1432\">History of art<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1526\">\n<p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1526\">Painting preparation (canvas stretching, priming, materials, photographing artwork, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1612\">\n<p data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1612\">Studio design and layout advice (from equipment and lighting to sourcing suppliers)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1705\">If you\u2019d like to discuss your goals or arrange a session, please feel free to <a href=\"mailto:nicole@thenicoleportergallery.com\">get in touch.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Fridge 2 Frame Artworks<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"521\">With my Fridge 2 Frame service, I transform children\u2019s drawings into gallery-worthy artworks, adding depth, emotion, and the detail of a professional portrait. I take the imagination your child has captured on paper and reinterpret it as a timeless piece that celebrates both their creativity and their unique perspective on the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"831\">The process is simple: you send me your child\u2019s drawings, doodles, or paintings along with your favourite photos of them, and I carefully reimagine these pieces as finished artworks that can be proudly displayed for years to come. Each piece honours both the child and the wonder of how they see the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"997\">If you\u2019d like to commission a Fridge 2 Frame artwork, please <a href=\"mailto:nicole@thenicoleportergallery.com\">get in touch<\/a> to discuss your child\u2019s creations and how we can turn them into something truly special.<\/p>\n<p>To see examples of this series of work, please <a href=\"http:\/\/nicoleporter.co.uk\/artist\/portfolio-fridge2frame\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1 align=\"justify\">Gift Vouchers and Wedding Lists<\/h1>\n<p align=\"justify\">There is no gift more thoughtful than a work of art, but with art being so subjective, it can be difficult to choose a piece for someone else. To avoid the risk of getting it wrong, the gallery can supply a gift voucher for your specified amount. We can also help happy couples wishing to celebrate their big day with creating a wedding list of artworks.<\/p>\n<h1 align=\"justify\">Curatorial Service<\/h1>\n<p align=\"justify\">Whether you already have, or are beginning to build up your very own art collection, why not use our curatorial service. Take advantage of the gallery staff\u2019s mix of artistic and interior design skills to help you find the perfect spots within your home that make the most of each of your treasured works of arts.<\/p>\n<h1 align=\"justify\">Artists Submissions<\/h1>\n<p align=\"justify\">The gallery is currently not accepting any applications.<\/p>\n<h1 align=\"justify\">Gallery Rental<\/h1>\n<p align=\"justify\">The gallery space is available to rent for individual artists or groups of artists to host their own exhibitions. The gallery will not only hang the exhibition and staff the show during the normal gallery opening hours, but we will also organise an opening event, to which the gallery mailing list will be invited to. For more information regarding pricing options and availability, please email the gallery.<\/p>\n<h5 align=\"justify\">Returns and Refunds<\/h5>\n<h6><em>Our refund and returns policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have passed since your purchase, we can\u2019t offer you a full refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. Please note that gift vouchers are non-refundable. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days. If you haven\u2019t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted. Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted. If you\u2019ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@thenicoleportergallery.com\">info@thenicoleportergallery.com. \u00a0<\/a>To return your product, you should email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@thenicoleportergallery.com\">info@thenicoleportergallery.com. \u00a0<\/a>Do not sent your return to the gallery address as opening hours are variable and there is no letter box facility. You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund. Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you may vary.<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commissions I create bespoke paintings tailored to your vision, capturing the people, places, or moments that matter most to you. Each artwork is designed in your chosen size and medium, resulting in a unique piece made exclusively for you. For more information on the commission process, please click here. 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