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| A commission actually has two meanings. First, it means that you give me the sole right and authority to produce a piece of artwork for you. The second meaning is a promised rate of pay for services rendered. |
| You will receive the piece commissioned, in accordance with my artistic talents, services, style, and choices in delivering the final piece. |
| Pricing is based on the medium used, the size, the source, and the complexity. In general, I charge $25 for each hour of work on the piece plus the cost of materials and supplies. I feel that this is a fair price considering my experience in artwork and that you will be receiving a personal art piece. This is a very personal gift to anyone, and cannot be purchased in a store. |
| I am commissioned to perform an artistic service based on my talents, tastes, methods, and styles. I do not perform art to satisfy a customers tastes, and I cannot produce something in a style that I am not familiar with. In the end I do not turn over artwork that is not paid in full. A termination of the commission is your right if you do not like the finished product which removes your obligation to pay the balance due, and my obligation to turn over a completed art piece. |
| To start you simply ask for a bid. I will sit with you and go over your options. I want to provide you with the best art piece I can imagine, so that you will enjoy it for years to come. Once the estimate is set, I may ask for up to one-half (50%) of the project cost in advance so that I may purchase supplies and get the piece started. The remaining balance will be due at the completion of the piece. |
| Remember this is an estimate. I charge by the hour and I start my estimates with my best times to complete the piece. Then I add in time to allow for complications. It is possible that some complications may take longer than expected and the cost may increase. There are certain colors of paint, for example, that are rare and difficult to produce and therefore cost more to purchase. Right now the rising oil prices are starting to impact the price of oil paints. So the answer is simply YES. I will do my best to keep it as close to the original estimate, or less in price. |
| Remember, it never hurts to receive an estimate. It doesn't cost anything to receive an estimate. One final note, this is the most important part. Remember! This is art, not a photograph, and what you imagine may not be what I imagine. We don't all think alike. The only complaint I have had from people is that in the end it just does not look like a photograph, or look exactly like the sample photograph supplied. My reply to that is simple, it is not supposed to. |
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