Unlike many artists, I actually LOVE doing commissions (commissions = art created on behalf of someone else, or "on order"). As I mentioned in a post earlier this spring, I enjoy commissions because they give me a chance to help someone bring their vision or idea to life. I get to work with an individual to learn exactly what they want, and am then challenged to create what they may not be able to create themselves--a work of art that meets their desires and hopefully, looks better than what they had imagined in their head--it's so fun! So, with that, I wanted to tell you a little bit about commissions today. I promise, this isn't just a shameless plug (it kind of is, but really, it isn't!), as I want to encourage you--and everyone else out there in internet-land--that buying and commissioning art is a worthwhile endeavor. With the amazing accessibility and reach of Etsy, blogs, and websites, commissioning a painting by an artist that you like or admire is easier than ever these days, and often, the prices are very reasonable and the quality of the work very high. Not sure how to commission a painting or even what you would commission? Here are some ideas from past commissions that I've done: WEDDING GIFTS HOLIDAY/SPECIAL EVENTS OR BIRTHDAY GIFTS LOGO DESIGN, LETTERING, OR PERSONALIZED "ART QUOTE" TO PERSONALIZE YOUR HOME OUTDOOR SIGNAGE (What I spent last Thursday doing!) See how much you can do by commissioning an artist? Isn't it fun and versatile? Here are the typical steps for commissioning a painting:
I hope this helps! Do keep in mind that not all artists do commissions, as it's a very personal preference (not everyone loves them as much as I do, haha!).
I'm currently working on a moving gift for a fiance, a wedding gift from the bride to the groom, a 30th birthday present for a close friend, and a logo--each project is extremely different and thus, keeps me fresh and challenged, which I adore :) I hope to have time to do more work like this starting in June, when my schedule frees up a bit (!). Want more info about commissions? Contact me for pricing--I'm up for anything and I promise, my prices are very reasonable and I'm able to work with almost any budget. Now off to enjoy my painting day... Namaste! Mary Catherine loved how you shared the process on how to commision a painting! and if anyone is trying to decide to commission a painting, DO it! You made the process so easy and FUN that now I'm trying to find other things I can commission youfor (love the idea of doing them for gifts!) Comments are closed.
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HELLO!I'm Mary Catherine, a Cape Cod-based yoga teacher, painter, designer, writer, mom, and list-maker extraordinaire. My goal is to inspire you to start living a more creative, simple, joyful, + purposeful life.
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