FYI I will not be taking any new commissions until March 2021.
Commission FAQ
How much does a commission cost?
My prices for commissions (and all other work going forward) have increased as of February 2021. Commissions will generally be priced 25-30% higher than other work.
Shipping/packing costs will be added to the price of the artwork and calculated on a case by case basis.
Why do commissions cost more than existing work?
Commissions are work done based on a client’s timeframe and preferences, so they require more time and planning than studio paintings.
How long does a commission take?
My lead time for commissioned paintings is usually 8-10 weeks. This allows me time in my schedule for ordering materials, painting, finishing edges, installing hanging hardware, photographing & documenting, as well as time for correspondence with the client and making necessary adjustments to make sure you are happy with the final painting.
I am also rarely working only on your commission, so that work needs to be balanced with other work deadlines and obligations.
Please be aware that there may be other commissions, deadlines, or obligations that need to be met before I can begin work on your commission.
How do I pay?
If you found my work through a gallery or consultant, all payment and correspondence will be handled through that representative.
If you found me on your own online or through social media, I will send you a Paypal invoice for a 50% non-refundable deposit after you’ve signed our commission agreement. I will send you a follow up invoice for the remaining balance only after you’ve approved the final painting– please be aware that I will not ship or deliver a painting until it has been paid for in full. I will do my best to provide you with accurate photographs of the finished painting so that you are assured that what you are receiving meets your expectations.
How can I be sure I like what you create?
I will do my best to communicate with you (or the representative overseeing the commission) throughout the process so that we are on the same page and the work is moving in the direction you envisioned. But sometimes it can be difficult for a client to accurately communicate their vision. If you aren’t basing the commission on an existing painting, we’ll do some exercises involving keywords, what you like/don’t like in examples of my existing work, color boards, inspiration photos, etc. These exercises will help me hone in on what you’re hoping for me to visually achieve.
Can I turn down a completed commission?
Of course! Sometimes, no matter how hard we both try, we just aren’t speaking the same language, which may result in you not being happy with the final painting. In that case, there is no balance due. I will keep the 50% deposit as payment for my materials and time on a painting that I wouldn’t have otherwise created. But you are under no obligation to take the final painting if you aren’t happy with it.