Commission Information

Many of my commissions consist of requests for an acrylic or oil painting on cotton canvas.

I also paint on linen, canvas boards, panels, and slabs. You can read about how standard Terms and Conditions apply to each of these commission types. We will negotiate and finalize expected timeline, cost, materials, and you as my Client will have a clear picture at time of Custom Art Commission Contract, before Start of Work.

To commission a painting online, please scan this QR code or click on this link to my BuyMeACoffe page.

Here’s a quick overview of the most common art-canvas sizes I use. Whether you need a miniature painting, something in between, a painting on multiple canvases, or one rather large piece to go on a certain wall, you can have exactly what you need and have it delivered exactly when you need to have it.

Small sizes are 4-by-7 inches and everything in between. They can be a good size for creating artwork to scan and turn into postcards, greeting cards or other stationery designs for your brand.

Medium sizes are 8-by-16 inches and everything in between. These sizes are ideal for smaller rooms and corridors. Average shoulder-length portrait paintings look best between 12-by-16 (16-by-20) for a single person or pet, and it is minimum 16-by-20 inches size for a shoulder-length family portrait.

Large sizes are 18-by-24 inches to 36-by-48 inches and everything in between. Large paintings are exactly what you need to make an impact in a room. It is also appropriate size for a full length portrait.

The general rule of thumb we use is that artwork should be about 75% of the width of the furniture, and this applies to a single piece of art or a grouping. My personal opinion is you should be able to judge for yourself and have your space reflect your personality, taste, style and your vision.

Note: The size categories above are my personal objective choices. What seems small or medium to me might seem large to another person. If you need more information about sizes of paintings and some insight on rectangle shape versus squares, read more about how to chose size of a painting for a certain interior.

I am open to discussing art projects involving other materials and styles – so if you have an idea for a commission painting that varies from my standard types, do not hesitate to let me know. However, first review standard Terms and Conditions so you are aware of how my commission system generally works. If you are seeking an artist to work on a project (long-term contract, children’s book, layout design, volume works, etc.), and/or seeking to use the artwork for a commercial purpose rather than personal collection/use, please contact me (or use the button below) to submit your project proposal.

Commercial Purpose Art Commission query

If you need to make a unique present and commission a painting for somebody else (be it a landscape, a portrait of a person, a pet, or just anything), but you are not sure which photograph to choose as a reference, or there is no time before the special event, I offer a great solution – a Gift Certificate. There are several price packages, and you can pick the one that suits you best. You can choose both the size, and also the percentage of the painting you want to cover in your gift certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years, and you can renew or modify it at any point. Contact me to order a gift certificate.

All in all, it is a great option for a last minute gift. After your payment is confirmed, you get access to an online page with a unique code, that you can print out and give as a present.

My rates for commissions/projects are negotiable and dependent on scope; returning customers will receive a discount, as do volume works – but commercial purpose works will require terms of service that vary from those listed on my website. Project scope, schedule, budget, and conditions (including project phases, payment method, rush fees, re-work fees, early termination, royalties, etc.) will be discussed prior to a Commercial Purpose Art Commission Agreement. Expected timeline, cost, and applicable fees will be negotiated and fully disclosed to Client at time of Commission Agreement (or Commercial Purpose Commission Agreement), before Start of Work.