Commission an Artwork
How to Commission your next artwork and painting from Tricia Hood
Have you fallen in love with some artwork, but it’s not quite what you’re after? Is the colour not quite right for your decor, or do you want a specific size? Then commission a custom painting.
Due to time & health constraints, I allocate a limited amount of time for commissions every year.
The First Step…
Commissioning an artwork is a fairly straightforward process. The first step is to contact me to schedule an initial appointment and discuss whether your vision is doable within the scope and style of what I do.
For the first discussion, I prefer to meet online on Messenger or by phone to discuss the details. After I confirm if I can meet your brief, a meeting is held in my studio. I’ll show you examples of my work in ‘real life’, before either of us commits.
Your Preferred Subject ...
Do you have a particular subject in mind? If so, you’ll need to provide a high quality, clear photograph that I can work from. You must own the copyright, or have written permission to use any images that you give me. Please note that I don’t do subjects other than those you can see in the gallery. Alternatively, I’ll compose something to suit your brief and will factor this into the quote.
Interpretation & Style of the Artwork ...
Commissions are accepted on the understanding that final artworks are created to my ‘artist’s interpretation and style’. I assume that when you commission an artwork, you chose me for your custom artwork because you like my style. Paintings are based on a general likeness to any photograph or photographs you supply, not to the memory of the ‘subject’ nor in a hyper-realistic style.
Other Frequently Asked Questions ...
Materials and mediums:
- All paints used are professional grade.
- Acrylic or Mixed-Media Paintings are on stretched canvas unless another substrate is agreed to.
- The type of canvas and stretchers used, are entirely at the artists discretion.
- Paints used on canvas are acrylic paints.
- Watercolours are painted on 300gsm hot or cold press paper.
- The type of watercolour paper is entirely at the discretion of the artist.
- Tricia does not work with oil paints. Other materials may be incorporated if it’s a mixed media piece or you have not specifically requested a particular medium be used.
Framing
Framing is an ‘extra’ and subject to negotiation. My studio is located in a rural area where there are no framers, so additional time and mileage costs will apply.
If you want a particular scene or picture cut from metal, Tricia will draw and cut the design for you. Standard size Corten sheets are 2.4m x 1.2m but are smaller when cut and folded to size. For larger projects, two or more sheets are used next to one another, for larger metal art panels. Pricing is based on the size and complexity of the design.
Materials
Metal art panels are made using corten (sculptors) steel unless otherwise agreed. The items are not sold pre-rusted.
Concepts such as the complexity of design, decor colours to be matched, size, and other details important to the customer are to be set out in a brief and agreed to, before starting on the work. Once an agreement is reached, you will be sent a written quote.
To accept the quote a 50% non refundable deposit is payable before any work starts on the commission.
The outstanding balance is due upon completion and before delivery of the artwork. Funds must clear the account before you collect.
All paintings go through an ugly stage, so progress images are not shared until the painting is near completion. If you are not happy with something, then by negotiation, up to two minor modifications will be made to a painting at no additional cost. Changes are not possible on cut metal art.
Three or more modifications to paintings will incur additional charges at an hourly rate. An invoice will be sent to you and must be paid for before any changes are made.
Customers must discuss and advise of any deadlines in writing, before your quote is accepted. Discretion is used when items are to be gifts, and you agree that no responsibility is placed on the artist for not delivering the product within a specific timeframe.
Time frames are subject to and affected by many factors. This includes the availability of the artist and orders already in the system. Creative work is not time driven.
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- Under Australian Consumer Guarantee laws, custom made items must be paid in full. Please refer to the ‘Terms‘ for more detail.
- I try to be as specific as possible when I discuss commissions with you.
- The creative process is very fluid. What you “imagine” is often difficult to interpret. Consequently, it is open to the artist’s interpretation. So, it’s important to be as clear and detailed as possible, especially if you have specific expectations.
- When you commission an artwork by an artist, you pay for their interpretation of your ‘vision’. Thus, it is assumed that you are familiar with, and like their style, which is why you commissioned them to paint for you.
- Deposits are only refunded if the artist can’t start and/or complete the commission due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a backlog of orders already in the system, acts of nature, ill health, etc. These events do not constitute a reason for a refund. For example, the studio is located in a high fire risk area, and may necessitate evacuation.
Where possible we ask that buyers arrange the collection. If I am asked to organise and send artwork via courier/Australia Post, the buyer/Commissioner will cover all packaging and delivery costs, unless otherwise stated or agreed to in writing. For large items, this will include the cost of crating.
Customers must arrange their own insurance (check your household insurance policy as it may cover it).
Sales are conditional and made pursuant to a shipment contract. This means that the risk of loss and title (or ownership) for such items passes to you upon payment in full and delivery to the carrier, or payment in full, on collection.
Once items have been passed to the purchaser, their agent or carrier, they become the property and responsibility of the purchaser. If a product arrives damaged due to no fault of our own, is stolen or is misplaced, it is the purchaser’s responsibility. No refunds or replacements are given for products lost or damaged in transit. I will however, provide you with all the necessary information to make your claim.
In the event of payment default, you agree to pay all outstanding & collection costs including late payment & storage fees. Any litigation is to be within the jurisdiction of South Australia
The artist retains copyright, unless otherwise discussed and agreed in writing. In this instance, transfer of copyright is on full payment.
Payment of your deposit confirms that you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of sale.