Commissioning an artwork is a novel experience that permits you to trust somebody to paint what you have in your mind, or immortalise a lovely and cherised memory. It allows you the opportunity to have customized artwork that will remain with you for eternity.

Commissioning artwork can be incredible for the client and artist, assuming it is done well.

As a client, it is your opportunity to be a part of the artistic process and create something that has a strong personal meaning and connection to you and your aesthetic, and that will be with you and your family forever.

For me as the artist, it's an opportunity to make lasting relationships with you and build something beautiful together. It is challenging, but it is also such a beautiful and trustworthy endeavour, that I always get a lot of joys from my commissions.

How does art commissioning work?

Commissioning art is the interaction by which an artist makes a piece of art at a client's request.

This request/invitation comes in many shapes and structures. An artwork commission is a customized experience that is different for everybody.

A few clients know who they need to commission their work and others seek consultants for help. Consultants talk everything through with the client, give them teh briefs , and help with explaining ideas.

In my case, I help my collectors to visualise their ideas. I help them choose the right color, size, and shape of the artwork. I dig deep to understand the meaning of the scene they want to portray for them , to ensure that the final piece holds this emotional connection.

How much does commission art cost?

The expenses of a custom piece of artwork can swing from as little as 150euros for a simple small work on paper to as much as 5000+ euros for very large pieces.

To ensure a commission runs smoothly and meets both parties expectation. It is important for the collector to understand where they stand on that scale, and lay out their expectations clearly.

A wide range of elements become an integral factor while talking about pricing. The time needed is perhaps the most essential. Nonetheless, you're additionally going to need to contemplate material prices such as the canvas useds, the types of paint, shipping rolled or flat since they can increase the general cost.

You will likewise want that copyright possession should be included in the whole project cost. That also comes under the project cost for a custom commission, yet, it can be an extra expense if you're creating something for business use.

For commission work , a prepayment of half of the cost will be expected before the initiation of the commission is started, with the final payment proceeded before shipping.

Benefits of Commissioning Art

The wonderful thing about art commissions are that they offer you an opportunity to have a customised art piece that is unique, and would never be reproduced.

It gives you also a unique chance to experience working directly with the artist, putting your confidence in them to make anything you envision.

Commissioning likewise permits you to engage in the artistic cycle, making it both a knowledgeable and creative process. Your involvement, once more, ingrains the work with credibility, perfection, and individual importance. By mixing your artistic idea and the inventive specialty of the artist.

How long does a commissioned art take?

The time required to complete a commissioned art project relies upon the comission itself: the medium used ( watercolor vs oil which takes weeks to dry) ,the size of the work, the artist's timetable. You may also consider what different projects the artist has before your project.

For a commission, it is a general rule to have an agreement signed between the collector, and the artist.

The collector should first make the pre-payment and have an expected timetable. While working with me, I will make sure to complete your artwork within the expected time frame. Along with that, I will constantly keep you informed of the progress of our signed agreement.

Usually the collectors has also a chance along the way to provide feedback on the piece.

What if I don’t like the final piece?

It is very unlikely to happen since the commissionned art is discussed closely with the art collector before agreeing to a project.

Ongoing communication is the fundamental component of commission work. The more you communicate your ideas the better the project will be for the two parties.

The more I question, and the more you comprehend about the project, the smoother the entire process will be.

Nonetheless, you should know that commissioned artworks cannot be refunded after the agreement and the work has started.

The artist reserves the right to keep the pre-payment, and resell the artwork or destroy it. The reason being is that the artist invested time in the project which took him away from other projects, therefore this time has to be fairly compensated.

The collector only owns the right to the artwork once the whole amount has been paid.

Who owns commissioned art?

Furthermore, the last inquiry I needed to address on this subject is rights. Who claims the commissioned art relies upon the rights given by the artist to the client inside the agreement. You have to choose whether to leave rights to the artist, get some, or get the rights of the commissioned artwork.

If you want to get complete rights to the piece, especiall for commercial uses, you will have to pay much more than the actual amount of the work.