Frequently Asked Questions

What's a digital painting?
Its a painting made in a computer ,without the the hassles of the messy tools (in the real world) like colors, oil, etc.

Sometimes called a Virtual painting, it's a computer based interpretation of certain images , painted by hand using a graphic tablet and other tools in digital technology. This technique uses the same process as a true oil or acrylic painting, but uses the computer instead of a traditional paintbrush and canvas.

The whole image will be completely repainted using the original photograph as a guide for the painted interpretation. Once the image has undergone the virtual painting process you will receive the portrait as a TIFF or JPG available online via FTP and/or email. Heavy canvas is the recommended printing medium for oils. Archival watercolor paper, or giclee paper is recommended for watercolors.

These paintings are just made with filters?
Definitely Not! Rommel hand paints each stroke using a pressure sensitive wacom tablet and custom-made digital brush variants. No shortcuts are used, no filters, or programs that automatically "paints" the image. The process is time consuming, and custom tailored to meet your needs. The virtual interpretations are painted using the same traditional techniques as a true oil painting.
What are your services?
We offer digital paintings to the professional photographer, and offers extensive retouching, artistic retouching, digital collages, restoration work, design. We also do trainings in Photoshop and Painter. If you have an odd retouching request that others can not fix, send it to Rommel.
My images are faded, will you color correct my image?
Yes. If and when necessary, Rommel will color correct the image, and there is no additional fee. Included also are: cropping, three emailed test prints, spacial additions (within reason) for cropping, some object removal, artistic retouching and enhancement, and some clothing changes.
I only have a client's snapshot? Can you paint it?
Yes. If your client provides you with a 4x5 of good quality, it can be scanned, and painted for printing up to a 16x20 in most cases. The larger the print, the larger possibilities for the reproduction. If the image only needs color correction, and basic retouching (scratch removal) then it falls under "retouching." If they would like to have it painted, then it falls under a digital painting interpretation. The photograph does not have to be from a formal studio. Please call or email us for a complimentary consultation on what can be done to your client's snapshot. Please note that the photographer assumes all responsibity for copyright of the submitted images. If you are submitting a photograph that was taken at a different studio, you are responsible for gaining permission for reprinting.
I want bulk basic retouching for weddings, families, and school portraits. Can you do it?
Yes. For more information, email info@rommelbundalian.com. Bulk rates are available.
What file sizes do you accept?
As we do not offer scanning, you must submit a disc of your file or upload it via FTP. It is recommended that you do not send the original. You can mail it, FTP it, or email it to info@rommelbundalian.com. Size your image to at least an 8x10 at 300 dpi for 16x20s or smaller. Size it to a 10x12.5@300 dpi for 24x30s, or size your image to 10x15 at 300 dpi for a 30x40. These sizes gives us play room with the images. The exact dimensions should be your size x 100 dpi. We accept RAW, TIFFs, and high resolution JPEGs. Only JPEGs may be submitted via email.
What file types do you prefer?
We prefer RAW formats of any images whether it be for a painted interpretation or for retouching, even if they are very underexposed. There is no additional fee for these.
I want it! What do I need to do?
First, submit order via email, and call us if possible then submit your image with an order form provided by us with a check or credit card number for half of the total to activate your order. You will receive a test proof via email within a couple of days, and once you approve the image you will receive a final TIFF or JPG via FTP.
Can anyone purchase a digital painting or retouching request from you?
Yes. Email us at info@rommelbundalian.com for details
Are there going to be patches of original photograph showing through on my final image?
No. Every stroke is repainted. The portrait will have a consistent painted look.
Won't a painted interpretation change how the subjects look?
No. We are very careful to preserve the character of the subject. If your client chooses to have a retouched look, the final image will still maintain their character.
How do I sell this to my client?
You sell what you show. We recommended to have at least one portrait in the style and pose that is a high seller painted for a studio sample. During the sale, it is recommended to verbally paint a picture to your client of the final product.
Does you offer discounts?
Yes. Email us at info@rommelbundalian.com for details
If my client wants a change after the first test print, is that an additional fee?
Not usually. We will work with you until you are satisfied with the output. Small changes such as hot spots toned down, stray hair removal would not incur additional cost. However, if your client sees that they do not wish to have the portrait painted in the requested style, and wishes to see something completely different, there may be additional fees.
Who owns the copyright when the portrait is painted?
The original image maker owns the copyright to the painted portrait, this is also true for photography. if specified, we will not sign any portrait or painting.
Where do I find the order form?
Email us at info@rommelbundalian.com for the order form and pricing information.