Spirit Rock Artist
ABOUT MY SERVICE
This is a painting service, for families who have rented a spirit rock through their school, and cannot paint it themselves. No judgement - that's why I'm here!
I'm also a parent juggling many hats, so it may take a few days to get back to you, or I may forget to send an invoice, but I promise I'll do my very best to make your kid's day!
RATES & SERVICES
My rate for custom painting is $100, but this may vary up or down depending on school or design. This includes all supplies, design, travel, clean-up and peace of mind. I also offer keepsake rocks, but they have a fairly long turn-around time.
Custom Rock Painting
From specifics to 'surprise me'!
Any design (within school policy of course)! Perhaps it consists of five things your kid loves, or one thing they adore. I can recreate a specific design, or work with just a few key words. It's up to you!
Not in your budget? Let me know and I'll see what I can do.
Keepsake Rocks
Sad the painting won't last?
I can create a keepsake rock that your kiddo can keep long after their celebration ends! Small as these are, they do take time to make, and I tend to batch them up and mail several orders at a time. The turnaround time may be 1 month (!!!). $20
School Requests
Promoting a school event?
Schools in Cary, Morrisville and Apex receive a school discount to promote a school event. I know how hard our parent organizations work, so this is my way of giving back. Flexibility on design and timing is appreciated!
Morrisville Elementary
Go Mustangs!
This is my home turf. I offer a special rate for fellow MES families, and if I'm available, may be able to squeeze in last-minute requests.
READ THIS BEFORE BOOKING
Availability, Payment, Cancellation & Weather
RENT THE ROCK FIRST!
This is so, so, so, so, so, so important!
BEFORE you request then secure a rock painting with me, it is CRITICAL that you have properly secured its rental with your school. This means the you've made a reservation and paid for it's rental, usually through the PTA/PTO website. I cannot rent the rock for you, because only families of students can rent the rock.
Be familiar with your school's painting policy. This is CRITICAL also, because we want to avoid me painting the rock the wrong day, and either painting over another family's rental, or not having your kiddo's birthday rock finished for the day they were looking forward to view it. It happens - please don't let it happen to you!
If you could provide a screenshot of your confirmed rental, that would be much appreciated! (I often don't have access to that, so I completely rely on you).
MY AVAILABILITY
Weekday evenings and weekends
I will be available most evenings to paint (but it may be late at night if I have other commitments), and Sundays. Unless weather is bad on Sunday, I'll be taking Saturday's off! I've been known to help in emergency, but I will also work with you to find an available painter if I cannot.
My painting calendar allows one rock an evening, but I may be able to squeeze a second painting if design complexity and logistics are favorable.
Throughout the year, there are periods when I'm not here, as we visit family during Track-out. I'm likely unavailable the last 3 weeks of September, December, March, and most of June/July.
MY BOOKING PROCESS
It's just me, my painting calendar and a laptop
I have a bookable calendar to request a painting date. Once you've requested that date, that spot is yours. No payment is required to secure the date. When you request a painting, you will also fill out a form with a few details about what you're looking for in terms of design and budget.
After I review that information, I'll confirm the date and email you with any clarifying questions. About a week before the scheduled painting date, I'll send you an invoice and make sure there aren't any changes.
My primary way of communicating is via email. I can text and chat, but I still rely on email conversationns and my calendar, so please check your inbox!
PAYMENT
Venmo and Paypal (Zelle possible)
Payment should be submitted by the morning of the scheduled painting date. If I forget, or you forget, I will still paint as long as we are confirmed. I'll just catch up with you later. Payment is not needed to secure the booking.
CANCELLATION & CHANGES
Totally fine! Totally get it.
Life happens. People get sick. Plans change. Kids want one thing one day, and something entirely different the next. As long as I'm not actually heading out to paint, you may cancel any time, or even change the theme. I'm happy to refund you in the event of cancellation, or switch up the design if you reach out in time.
WEATHER & WETNESS
I paint in the rain! But not in hurricanes.
If the weather is uncooperative, I will look for windows to paint. If the rain is relentless, I adjust what I use and the technique so you will still get your birthday rock!
Acrylic (brushwork) is a no-go however, because 1), it won't adhere, 2), if it somehow does but then it rains again, it will bleed all over the face of the rock and look horrifying. I try to bring joy, not horrified viewers, so I stick to spray paint. It will still be bold and colorful, but will lack the detail you might normally see in my paintings.
Finally, if the weather is unrelentless and I have the option of waking up VERY early the next morning, then I'll paint VERY early the next morning, long before carpool starts and people are on campus. I would let you know if that's the case.
RESERVE A PAINTING DATE
If you have rented your school's spirit rock, and would like me to paint it, feel free to schedule it's painting on my calendar. If a slot is open, I'm available. I have a 2-day minimum notice. If I appear unavailable, please use the Contact form.
PLEASE REQUEST THE PAINTING DATE (which is not necessarily the RENTAL DATE). Check your school's painting guidelines, as this varies by school, and I don't always have access to that. For example, some schools will specify that painting is allowed after 4:30 pm the day before the rental. Your school may be different. Whatever date you request on my calendar is the date I will be painting.
