Commission Terms and Conditions

Be sure to include the following details:

• Number of paintings/pieces
• Preferred size
• Preferred media (if applicable)
• Written description of the painting, including background, number of subjects/figures, poses, color palette, aesthetic/inspiration, details, etc.
• Clear, well-lit reference images (please specify any changes from the reference like colors, poses, clothing, accessories, etc.)
• Desired deadline (if applicable)

Example request:

Hi Bonita,

My name is _________, and I'm reaching out to request a custom painting of a young woman on a tree swing, based on the attached reference image. I'd like the painting to have a 90s, suburbia aesthetic with a background of a neighborhood with lots of trees and maybe a distant mountain range. I would like a 9x12" finished piece, and you can have creative freedom on the media. Can you give me a quote on price, as well as an estimate of the turnaround time?

Sincerely,

_________

Quote:

Once I've received your commission request, I will respond and provide a quote for your request which will consider the following:

1. Size of image

• 8x10 - pricing starts at $450
• 9x12 - pricing starts at $600
• 11x14 - pricing starts at $800
• 16x20 - pricing starts at $950

2. Complexity/number of subjects

3. Usage (there are additional fees for commercial and/or exclusive use rights)

Estimated Completion Date

Additionally, I will provide a general timeline for the remainder of the process. Please note, depending on the time of year and other professional/personal
commitments, timelines may vary. While I will do my very best to accommodate all
desired deadlines, no guarantee can be made. If a request is time-sensitive, a
rush fee may be applied. Domestic shipping within the United States is included in the price; however, international shipping will increase price. Please let me know if you are located outside of the United States when submitting your request.

If I don’t feel I can accommodate any part of your request, I will let you know in advance and decline the commission.

Once we have agreed on the deadline and quote, I will create a concept sketch of your request to arrange the composition and identify a general color palette.

After the sketch has been approved, a deposit of 50% of the total quote will be required to begin the final illustration. All payments will be invoiced through
the Shopify processing platform, where an invoice will be emailed to you that
can be paid using a debit or credit card. I do accept Apple Pay, Zelle, and
PayPal upon request.

I want to ensure you love your custom artwork, so I am happy to allow a few adjustments during the sketch and painting phases. Naturally, changes are harder to make as the piece nears completion, so please feel free to communicate anything that I could change to provide you with the best finished product.

Once the painting has been completed, a low resolution, watermarked image will be sent for final approval. Once final payment has been received, I will ship the final illustration and provide the client with a link to download the high-resolution digital version of your painting. Shipped paintings are sent in stay-flat mailers and packed between foam sheets to prevent bending and resist damage, and packages will have insurance protection to cover the cost of the painting.

Please note that I am not responsible for any lost or damaged packages once they have been shipped, but I will assist in submitting an insurance claim.

If you choose to cancel your commission after you’ve paid your deposit, please note that it will serve as a cancellation fee to
compensate for materials, labor and time spent. Unfortunately, due to the custom nature of commission work, I do not offer refunds.

You may display your custom artwork online/on social media, as long as the image is properly credited. [Credit is defined as identifying the artist’s name and contact information (website, social media handle, etc).]

*You may not use or reproduce my artwork for commercial or retail purposes, unless permission is given in advance and you've paid for commercial use rights.

As the artist, I reserve the right to use the final illustration for portfolio purposes, and, unless exclusive use rights are purchased, to sell prints or other merchandise featuring the painting.