Commissioning a painting is relatively straightforward particularly for skies, landscapes, still lifes or buildings. If you live locally I’m happy to have a face-to-face discussion regarding your requirements. You may simply want something to complement your home interior, or perhaps a painting or drawing of something personal, as a gift for a friend or relative. I’m happy to talk either way. I can travel if it is required but the cost of travel will be extra or you can e-mail me.
Prices obviously vary according to subject matter and the finished picture size. An initial meeting or discussion won't cost you anything, so do feel free to ask if you have any queries. l respond as soon as possible. If you do decide to go ahead, then I ask for a 20% deposit before work begins. The remaining balance is payable on delivery of the final artwork. Prices start from ….. As with all my artworks, post and packaging is an additional cost.
All artworks are supplied unframed. I’m certainly very happy to offer advice regarding appropriate framing options.
PORTRAITS
Portraits are a little more involved. The way I work is as follows:
Stage 1
An initial discussion by phone/email or in person to discuss your requirements. How big will the painting be and where will it hang? What medium is required oil, acrylic or drawing You'll get a rough idea of how long the artwork will take and, of course, the right price will also be discussed.
With all portraits a 50% deposit is payable before work begins. This is because I can’t sell a portrait easily in the event that a client changes their mind midway through the creative process.
Stage 2
If a portrait is local I can meet up or I can travel if it is required but the cost of travel will be extra.
My style of working is that of meeting a subject and talking etc This stage is crucial. It allows me to get a feel for the subject’s character and personality and so direct any preliminary sketches in the right direction. I also take many photographs for future reference whilst away from the subject. This first sitting will take about several hours.
Stage 3
We agree on a preferred pose/facial expression from a selection of photographs and/or sketches taken at Stage 2. This prevents any unforeseen surprises on final presentation of the finished art!
Stage 4
Work begins from my studio. You are kept up to date with progress Email and photos a presentation date is agreed at the earliest opportunity. I may also require one or two more live sittings with the subject if it is a local commission.
Stage 5
Presentation of the final portrait.
Internet Commissions
For
internet commissions then the stages would be similar but I would have to use your
photographs and we would have to agree up front via e-mail the exact
requirements. Payment would still be 50%
up front of the agreed price and progress photos would need to be sent
regularly on an agreed basis. Dependant
on workload you would not be asked to send any money via PayPal until commission is about to be started. On completion
of the commission Photographs of the finished work would be sent and a request
for final payment and packaging would need to be made via PayPal
