The "on the easel" web page is used to share the creative process with my clients. Clients can follow the progress of their commission with emailed updates of the evolving artwork. This idea is proving very popular and saving or printing the images of the developing painting from the web page adds a little extra to the provenance of the finished painting.
Prices are slightly above those of my existing originals. As a guide look at some of my paintings that fall within your budget as a basis for your expectations. My commissions start at around £2000 and prices vary according to a number of factors explained below.
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Please note prices vary according to:
My aim is to fulfil the client's expectations, which includes working within the budget but please note that on completion of a commissioned painting I reserve the right to offer it at a price that I judge reflects the work that has been done. There is no obligation to purchase any commission that ends up over budget. Any advance payments would be refunded if the client decided not to proceed.
You may be excited about commissioning a painting, but it is equally important that I too feel positive about the idea.
I ask myself the following questions when considering a proposal:
Creative Decisions
My reputation is built upon my personal method of working and it is essential I feel comfortable with my creations, therefore I reserve the right to make the final decision on the design. Please have faith in my judgement I have over 30 years experience.
Commissions with general appeal
If a commission is accepted and the subject matter is not too specialist I would complete the painting and show it to the client for approval. If a direct viewing were not possible I would send a quality e-mail image. If upon viewing the painting it did not meet the client's requirements there would be no obligation to purchase. If you chose to buy the painting my normal terms of business would apply. View details on the ordering information page.
Larger commissions or those depicting specialist subject matter
However if your commission is very large or of a more specialist nature a minimum 10% deposit would be required before commencing work and full payment for the painting upon completion. The deposit covers costs of ordering the canvas and goes towards the preparation of the design. The deposit and payment of the balance would be non-refundable as long as the commission had been kept within budget. Staged progress payments may be required for high value commissions.
I'm stating the obvious here but....
the painting I produce will never be exactly the image that you are visualizing, but I aim to please.
The work is fully insured until collection by a courier. In the event of loss the insurance proceeds will be used to recommence the making of the work or if preferred offer a refund of all money that has been paid. The customer can decide how they would like to insure the work during shipment.
Unless a separate agreement is entered into all rights of reproduction and all copyrights in the work, the preliminary design and any incidental works made during the creation of the work are reserved by the artist.
Clients sometimes ask me whether I would contact them if I ever produce a painting of a particular bird, animal or location. Please feel free to register your special requests. I cannot make any promises but if at a later date I generate any suitable work I'll endeavour to get in touch.
Original oil on linen
image 6 x 8 feet
SPECIAL COMMISSION
Available as a limited edition print on paper
Skeins of Geese over the Marshes Print
Original oil on linen
image 6 x 8 feet
SPECIAL COMMISSION
Original oil on linen
image 36 x 48 inches
SPECIAL COMMISSION
Available as a loose or framed canvas print
Golden Eagle hunting Red Grouse - Falconry art print
Original oil painting
image 36 x 48 inches
SPECIAL COMMISSION Sold 20-4-22 Currency Converter
Original oil painting on canvas
5 x 9 feet
SOLD
Available as a print on canvas
Flight of Swans Print
Original oil painting on canvas, 31 x 38 inches
£4200, 1/11/06 SPECIAL COMMISSION
Available as a print on canvas
European Otter Print
I'm receiving an increasing number of commission enquiries. Please note that I have had to start limiting the number of requests I accept, in order to leave me with sufficient time to explore other non-commissioned painting ideas.
Roughly speaking I have been alternating by painting a commission and then a non-commissioned work. I never seem to get to the end of my list of commissions. It is not an ordered list in the sense of a fixed first, second and third in line, because many commissions have associations with particular times of year. I sometimes find myself endeavouring to fulfill urgent deadlines for commissions, which may be out of sequence.
It's quite a fine line to tread meeting all clients expectations without getting overwhelmed by the pressure. All I can advise is whenever possible make your commission enquiries early and give me as flexible a deadline as possible so that I don't have to burn the midnight oil! If I don't seem to be getting around to your commission do contact me for an update on the situation.
The table of prices is a guide only. Prices vary according to a number of factors listed below.
My aim is to fulfill the client's expectations, which includes working within the budget, but please note that on completion of a commissioned painting I reserve the right to offer it at a price that I judge reflects the work that has been done. There is no obligation to purchase any commission that ends up over budget. Any advance payments would be refunded if the client decided not to proceed.
The table below covers oil paintings up to 60 x 96 inches (5 x 8 feet). Please email to discuss larger works.
41 | 51 | 61 | 76 | 91 | 122 | 152 | 213 | 244 | cm | |
60 | 14580 |
17280 |
19800 |
23940 |
25920 |
152 | ||||
48 | 8158 |
9374 |
10800 |
12528 |
15552 |
17280 |
22176 |
21888 |
122 | |
36 | 6200 |
7352 |
8788 |
9720 |
12528 |
14580 |
18144 |
19008 |
91 | |
30 | 5023 |
6200 |
6959 |
8788 |
10800 |
13050 |
17010 |
76 | ||
24 | 3636 |
4332 |
4836 |
6200 |
7352 |
9374 |
10800 |
61 | ||
20 | 3146 |
3772 |
4332 |
5023 |
6200 |
8158 |
51 | |||
16 | 3146 |
3636 |
4332 |
4836 |
41 | |||||
12 | 2953 |
3433 |
30 | |||||||
inches | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 84 | 96 |
SHIPPING DISCOUNT
There may be extra shipment costs. The prices above are for unframed paintings collected from the studio, but I offer a subsidy on any cost of shipping by not charging for the first £60. Commissions worth over £4000 are sent to UK destinations free of charge.
Feel free to contact me to discuss your ideas and to request a more detailed quote.
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