Commission Policies

for Original Artwork
rev Jan. 2025

Pricing
· Standard pricing for commissioned work is $1.15 per square inch for watercolor and $1.25 per square inch for acrylic on canvas. Pricing difference reflects the cost of materials.
· Price can increase in certain circumstances. If circumstance is present, artist will inform buyer regarding updated price of artwork before painting is started.
Circumstances may include:
· requested subject matter is complex
· a reference image is not readily available and must be created by artist
· the buyer wishes to combine several reference images into one painting
· buyer requests a canvas painting in a non-standard size, so that canvas must be built by artist

Payment
· 25% of the artwork’s total price must be paid before work is started. This 25% is non-refundable. The remaining 75% is due at completion. Painting will not be shipped before paid for in full.
Acceptable forms of payment:
Money transfer app, such as Venmo or Zelle
Credit/debit card. Will incur a standard 3% processing fee and processed through my website.
Money order
Cash, if local

Sizes
· It is recommended that buyer choose a standard frame size for artwork.
· Watercolor paintings must be no smaller than 8x10” and no larger than 22x30”.
· Canvas paintings cannot be made in half sizes. (ie: 15.5x30”)
· All paintings are sealed and signed by artist. Watercolor paintings are unframed. Hanging hardware will be provided for canvas paintings.

Schedule
· Artist will complete work on a first come, first served basis.
· Commissioned works are given priority over other projects, but other events (such as seasonal markets) may impact the time frame for painting completion.
· Artist may not be able to begin your custom painting immediately if other projects/commissions are currently in progress.

Revisions/Changes
· Buyer will be provided with proposed reference image before painting begins. Buyer may approve or request 2 changes or additions.
· At completion, buyer will be provided with a photograph of finished artwork for approval. At this time, buyer may request 2 changes or additions.
· If alterations are unable to be made, artist may choose to create a new artwork from scratch. This will increase buyer’s wait time, will be done at the artist’s discretion, and only in rare cases.

Shipping or Pick Up
· Buyer can choose to pick up artwork.
· Shipping is free unless stated otherwise. In uncommon situations, buyer will be asked to pay additional shipping costs. Artist will inform buyer and update price of the artwork before painting has begun.
Examples:
· buyer’s shipping address is international or located in a non-contiguous state or region (Alaska, Hawaii. Puerto Rico, etc.)
· Painting exceeds a certain size or weight
· Size 16x20” or smaller paintings always ship flat. If possible, larger paintings will be rolled to conserve shipping costs.