WHAT SUBJECTS CAN I COMMISSION?
Commissions are formed and influenced by the client's client's ideas, inspirations, reference photographs, or one of my pre-existing works. Sometimes, I am given full creative power and am asked to create without set parameters or guidance.
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Popular requests are animals, landscapes, childhood homes, abstract color-schemes, and meaningful still-lifestyles. I also accept commissions inspired by my available or sold originals. I am not accepting commissions for portraits, human figures, logos, or lettering.​
HOW DOES THE COMMISSION PROCESS WORK?
In the early interest and planning stages, I talk with prospective clients through the details of what they're looking for regarding style, color(s), and composition in their commission. I offer recommendations concerning scale based on the commission’s intended location while keeping in mind the client’s budget. This process works best if I understand the room’s aesthetic (home or business), the planned location of the work, and after I learn more about the client’s taste. This could mean a scheduled in-person visit or photographs provided by the client.
As the commission evolves, I communicate with the client regarding the visuals: I send photos of color palettes and sketches to make sure it's headed in the right direction before creating the work itself. For large oil paintings (24” on any side and larger), I create a small prototype of the composition, commonly referred to as a study, to allow the client a "first look mock-up' of the intended final piece -- this allows tweaking of the painting to the client's exact liking before working on the final larger work.
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I work best when the client offers me their trust to be entirely creative and immerse myself in finding the authentic voice of the work.
I offer photos of the completed piece before sending the final electronic invoice. When the painting is completed, all that is left is waiting for it to dry! After the final payment is received, the complete commissioned work is ready for delivery or shipping! It can take an oil painting commission up to six months or more to be completed from initial contact to installation, depending on the work's size and complexity.
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WILL THERE BE A CONTRACT?
A contract will be created and emailed to you, along with the 50% deposit invoice outlining specific terms of the commission for both parties. The contract must be signed by both parties and the deposit received prior to work commencing.
WHAT IS THE TIME FRAME FOR CREATION?
The timeline for impasto painting creation can range from eight to twelve weeks (or longer), while works of other media can take as little as four weeks.
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I can offer you an estimated completion and shipping date once the deposit is received. Currently, there is a four-month waitlist for custom commission work prior to work beginning.. I do not accept rush orders or bump up clients on the list for “extra fees.”
WHAT RIGHTS DO YOU RETAIN AS THE ARTIST?
I reserve the rights to preliminary designs and any incidental works (sketches, photos, studies, etc.) I produce in preparation for the creation of the final piece.
Once the final invoice is paid, ownership of the work is transferred to the client. However, I, as the artist, reserve the copyright and reproduction rights of the artwork. Reproduction rights can be transferred to the client; however, this must be added during the contract creation stage for an additional cost.
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CAN I ORDER PRINTS OF MY COMMISSION?
For an additional fee, prints can be supplied to you to be shared with your friends and family.
Before you receive your completed commission, I will need to transport the piece to be professionally scanned, and then I can order your prints for you in various sizes. ​
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ARE THERE ANY PHYSICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AN ORIGINAL AND A COMMISSION?
Original and commissioned paintings utilize the same materials, supplies, and methods. The main difference is the inspiration and intent behind the work.
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ARE COMMISSIONS FRAMED?
All of my canvas-wrapped oil paintings come with a custom silver frame.. These works are wired to hang and include bumpers. The frame is factored into the commission price.
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WHAT IS YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA & PUBLICITY POLICY REGARDING COMMISSIONS?
I share commissions on my social media pages so others can see what I am currently up to!
I reserve the right to share your piece on my social media platforms unless you are opposed (some commissions are highly personal). If this is the case regarding your work, I will respect your wishes to keep it private, and will ensure it is written into the contract. I do retain the right to include the commission in my private portfolios. ​
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IS THERE A DEPOSIT, AND IS IT REFUNDABLE?
A 50% deposit is needed to secure a slot on the commission timeline list. The order of the commission list is first-come, first-served based on the receipt date of the deposit. I will not guarantee timeline dates until the deposit and signed contract are received.
The deposit is 100% refundable, and the commission can be canceled by myself or the client at any point.
Please note that even upon cancellation of the commission, I retain the rights to preliminary designs and incidental works made in preparation for the commission, as well as the final commissioned artwork itself, no matter what stage of creation it is cancelled during.
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WHAT IS THE COST OF SHIPPING?
Shipping costs vary depending on the size, shape, and weight of the commission and the final destination. Works larger than 24" on any side will need to be custom crated and sent via UPS Freight. This price could be upwards of $500. Please note that estimated shipping quotes are in addition to commission creation quotes. Both will be included in your contract, although the shipping cost is subject to change based on the final shipping dates, and client desires..
Contact me for an estimated quote to ship a commission to your home or business.
IS LOCAL DELIVERY AN OPTION?
I offer free local delivery to clients in the Midwest within a certain radius of my studio. Please get in touch with me to see if you qualify.
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WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?
Electronic invoices can be paid with a credit card or PayPal.
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