The Commission Process
When commissioning a work from a professional artist, you are choosing that artist for their style, expertise and professionalism. For example, if you want an impressionistic style of painting, you would not go to a realist painter or one that does highly abstract work. An artist's 'style' is their trade mark so when you commission me, you will get an image that portrays my particular style with the subject matter you desire. Your idea is not always easy to replicate, so I have a collaborative approach where discussions lead to an agreement based on rough sketches. The sketch is re-drafted and submitted to the client for final approval before paint is added to canvas. The following steps will take place if you commission me to paint an individual or family portrait, a pet portrait or a home or scene. It will be documented on a signed agreement.
Step One: Meet the client and discuss if the idea is achievable in the given timeframe.
Step Two: What medium is wanted, i.e. acrylic on canvas, oil on linen, watercolour or acrylic on paper, pencil on paper, etc.
Step Three: Discuss budget, payment options, copyright laws, timeframes and document.
Step Four: Deposit of one third of the quote and both parties sign the agreement.
Step Five: A rough sketch in pencil or coloured pencil is produced for the composition. This stage is important as the client can make changes to the composition until they are happy. Sometimes it is a matter of compromise to keep the artist's integral style intact and provide a professional standard. An important aspect of the finished piece is that the 'feeling' is invoked to please the client.
Step Six: Commencement of work.
Step Seven: Sometimes the client wants to see the work in progress and at key times the artist will contact the client for their comment. Minor changes can be made during those times.
Step Eight: Completion of work, contract of sale and balance of payment.
Copyright Laws
The client is the owner of the painting and they can sell it at will but the copyright belongs to the artist. This means that the client cannot reproduce their new painting in any way. Any royalties associated with the re-selling of the painting is also distributed to the artist. The client can buy the copyright if the artist wishes to sell it. Copyright is important to the artist because they can reproduce the work in another sellable format or use the work to advertise themselves. An agreement can be drawn up regarding copyright to suit both parties.
Step One: Meet the client and discuss if the idea is achievable in the given timeframe.
Step Two: What medium is wanted, i.e. acrylic on canvas, oil on linen, watercolour or acrylic on paper, pencil on paper, etc.
Step Three: Discuss budget, payment options, copyright laws, timeframes and document.
Step Four: Deposit of one third of the quote and both parties sign the agreement.
Step Five: A rough sketch in pencil or coloured pencil is produced for the composition. This stage is important as the client can make changes to the composition until they are happy. Sometimes it is a matter of compromise to keep the artist's integral style intact and provide a professional standard. An important aspect of the finished piece is that the 'feeling' is invoked to please the client.
Step Six: Commencement of work.
Step Seven: Sometimes the client wants to see the work in progress and at key times the artist will contact the client for their comment. Minor changes can be made during those times.
Step Eight: Completion of work, contract of sale and balance of payment.
Copyright Laws
The client is the owner of the painting and they can sell it at will but the copyright belongs to the artist. This means that the client cannot reproduce their new painting in any way. Any royalties associated with the re-selling of the painting is also distributed to the artist. The client can buy the copyright if the artist wishes to sell it. Copyright is important to the artist because they can reproduce the work in another sellable format or use the work to advertise themselves. An agreement can be drawn up regarding copyright to suit both parties.
Contact Pam
Email: [email protected]
Post: PO Box 73 Kuranda 4881 North Queensland, AUSTRALIA
All artworks by Pam Schultz© are covered by the Copyright Law and cannot be reproduced without the artist's permission.
Email: [email protected]
Post: PO Box 73 Kuranda 4881 North Queensland, AUSTRALIA
All artworks by Pam Schultz© are covered by the Copyright Law and cannot be reproduced without the artist's permission.