Commissioned Art

Commissioned art A painting to order.

   There was a time when ready-made paintings and art galleries didn't exist. A patron visited an art studio and ordered paintings. Sometimes, less established artists went from place to place seeking patrons. The professional artist should have a patron much the same as other professionals have their patients, clients , etc. The system produced great works because the patron became the catalyst inspiring and challenging the artist to summon up all his talent to please his buyer. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the painting that's the right size, the medium, the colors and the subject matter you're looking for?

     Or perhaps you have a portrait in mind of someone - yourself, a family member, a friend, a sweetheart even a pet or a house. The subject matter is limitless - a favorite place, a landscape, seascape, street scene, a boat, a sports idea, etc. You may want a copy of a famous painting and most important, the signature of an established artist
Most of what Paul does involves commissioning. He has painted a wide variety of subjects even to the point of interpreting dreams!

How does it work?

Step 1. Contact the artist with your ideas and specify the subject matter through photos, collection of things, rough drawings, or just ideas, etc. You indicate whether you prefer styles from classic to impressionism. You choose the medium - oils, watercolor, pastels, acrylic, etc. Perhaps a sketch is your preference. Decide on the size and whether canvas, paper, a panel, etc.

Step 2 . Paul will give you an estimate on the price plus S&H and how long it may take. You decide whether you wish to proceed. If so, you may wish to visit the gallery to commission the art or complete the commission form through email.

Step 3. Paul will prepare several renderings of your ideas. If not local, these will be emailed to you and you can decide which best illustrates the painting you want or it may be a combination of the renderings. We will be in phone contact to develop the composition. Your expectations will be thoroughly covered.

Step 4. A deposit of one third is required to start the work. Paul will tell you what the project will cost plus S&H with a better idea of about how long it would take.

Step 5. Paul will let you know when you may see the completed work via email. You may want to see the art in progress, but most patrons prefer to see the completed work.

Step 6. Upon satisfaction with the art, payment on the balance is expected before the art is released. Local patrons may wish to utilize the framing department at the gallery. Otherwise, it's best to avoid additional shipping costs.