Commissioning a piece of artwork is a very personal process for both client and artist .  I work closely with each client to create a piece that feels right for them.


General steps in commissioning a painting or sculpture

• contact in person or by mail/email to discuss project
• rough sketch of perceived project provided by artistfor initial approval
• contract signed and 50% payment
• progress photo(s) or “in person” approval at various stages
• final payment and pick up or shipment of painting or sculpture

Sample Sculpture Commission:
 "Out House", steel

After discussing a potential project, a rough sketch is a good way to discover whether the client and artist are on the same page.  From there, other details can then be discussed and a workable time frame agreed upon.






When creating  a sculpture I often produce a maquette or three dimensional plan.  This helps to address potential design  problems and allows the client to better understand how the finished piece will look.  Adjustments in the design can be made at this point.

The "Out House" maquette was constructed in cardboard. The client was then invited to see the three dimension cardboard plan to insure that he was satisfied with the design.

The client was pleased with the design and at this point requested that corten steel be used for the actual piece.  Corten rusts to a certain point and then stabilizes.

The  completed "Out House" sculpture.

      




The "Out House" sculpture with it's corten patina after one year.