Unsure of how to go about commissioning an artist, and what to expect?
The commission process is quite simple and structured to keep you aware of every step involved.
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Step One: Consultation
The initial consultation is designed to better understand what type of artwork you have in mind.
You may not know exactly, it might be more of a feeling or an impression.
Through asking the right questions, and carefully listening to your answers a picture will begin to develop about the look and feel of your inner visions that can begin to be transformed into reality.
Questions to Consider
- * Do you have a subject matter or environment in mind – Man, Woman, Flowers, the Ocean?
- * Is there an action, activity, or specific moment occurring in the artwork?
- * Are there any specific colors you were thinking of?
- * Is there a style of art you have in mind? Broad expressive brush strokes, or photo realism, or soft water color textures etc?
- * Is there a picture you could point to as an example of the ‘feel’ of the artwork you have in mind?
- * Is there a display space you have in mind for the artwork that would determine the artwork’s dimensions?
Step Two: The Sketch
Based on the initial consultation a sketch will be developed that reflect an interpretation of the answers provided. Though it is important to remember this sketch is simply a starting point
In this example the client requested:
1. A Lake at sunrise.
2. A Dock stretching into that lake.
3. At the end of the Dock a chair, with a fishing pole.
4. A fish jumping from the lake.
5. Quails flying over head.
6. A small weathered boat with oars.
7. A black Labrador spotting the wildlife.
Step Three: The Rendering
Upon receiving the sketch, clients may ask for specific details to be added, removed, or changed before a more polished rendering is started were the artwork is refined further.
In this example the client requested:
1. The dog be given a decorative collar.
2. A Palmetto tree in the distance
3. A stronger impression of sunrise
Step Four: Final Details
At this stage, there is a final opportunity to edit any details before the final artwork is produced.
In this example the client requested:
1. To give the dog collar a Palmetto tree tag.
2. To include a book next to the chair.
3. To add his name to the boat along with a Palmetto tree symbol.
Step Five: Production
Based on the final rendering, the artwork is produced on high quality canvas to specified dimensions up to 4’ feet x 8’ feet, stretched, varnished, and ready to hang with all the necessary hardware attached.
Depending on the complexity of the artwork and number of requested changes clients can expect the finished artwork in 1-4 weeks.
All original artwork goes through this development process, however additional finish production methods are available beyond canvas, learn more about:
3D Paintings
Reverse Transparency Painting
Architectural Installations
Step Six: Framing
Framing is an optional service clients may wish to include with production of the final artwork.
A selection of suitable frame styles and colors will be presented from a wide variety available for the client to choose from.
The frame will be ordered and assembled and delivered with the final artwork ready for hanging and presentation.
