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How commisions work for me and you.

First, get in touch with me!

You can contact me about commissions or with any other questions through the forum below or through any of my socials at the bottom of this page. 

 

If you want to get in touch over a commission, please fill in the form below or email me directly.

Please include a brief summary of what you would like from me, details like size, material (stretched/unstretched canvas or wood panel), your subject matter - please be very detailed with this, include photos even if they are just inspiration, and if you would like me to work directly from a photo, please ensure it is high quality and in focus*, and whether you would need it shipped or would like to pick up the final painting.

 

If you are unsure of any of these details, don't be afraid to ask! I'm more than happy to help out when it comes to choosing the best options for your needs.

 

*If the photo you have is blurry or the subject is obscured, please provide other photos of the subject; the more angles, the better understanding I will have.

 

Cost and time estimates

With the information you have provided, and after we have specifications in order, I’ll send you an estimate of both time and cost. These have a few variables, so I can only provide a true estimation with all the information after initial contact, but there is a rough cost outline below and some exceptions with promotional pricing featured on Instagram.

 

Payments will be made through PayPal only. Cash exceptions can be made for pick-up scenarios.

 

Brief

After solidifying an understanding between both you and I, I’ll write up a brief that will both act as a reference to look towards for the direction of the painting through check-in phases, and a contract that includes the more technical details, of costs, shipping, and timelines.

 

Check-in

During the painting process, I will have two check-in phases. Once after the initial sketch and once after major blocking, before detailing. I am happy to make larger changes in the first phase, but in the pre-detail check-in, only small alterations can be made before the final pass, and please be specific! I want us both to love the outcome.

 

After Care

After receiving your painting in the mail, it’ll be ready to hang up right out of the box! If not hung, it should be stored standing upright and not pressed against anything, as that can both damage the paint and the canvas (if you choose this material). If any stretching or warping happens to your stretched canvas, there will be stretcher wedges included to mitigate this.

Your painting will arrive unvarnished as it takes up to a year for the paint to be dry enough to varnish it. When it's ready, if you have decided you would like it varnished, you can most likely take it to a local gallery or painter and pay for a varnishing service, or you can send it back to me to do for free (though shipping would need to be paid for both ways).

Pricing Estimates

Typically, I specialise in portraits which this pricing will be based on. Other subject matter may vary, if you're unsure about an idea, feel free to reach out, and I'll be more than happy to see what I can do for you.

For a 12" x 16" canvas (my standard working size), featuring a single portrait and simple gradient background, I would typically charge $250.

With variable charges for factors like additional people, pets, and complex backgrounds (landscapes). Smaller and larger* canvas sizes, and materials will also play a role in price, but will be decided after contact.

*Due to the size of the space I have, 30'' is the tallest canvas size I can handle.

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Auckland, New Zealand

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