Many people are uncertain about how to go about commissioning an artwork? What will it look like? How much input will they have?
As an artist who works on commission (and not all do), I have established a way of working with collectors that takes out as much of the guess work as possible, whilst not stifling my creative expression.
At the end of the day, it's very important to me that you love the experience of working together, as well as the final artwork.
From the beginning, I set out a clear framework for us to follow and we agree on the terms of my engagement. From then on, there are opportunities for input from my client and predetermined stages throughout the process.
In terms of cost, commissions are a little more than my original artworks to allow for the time spent in administration and consultation, as well as any special supplies and/or photography.
In the past, I have completed two kinds of commissions. The first is when a collector or interior designer has seen a piece of my work they love but for some reason does not work in the space - this may be due to size or colour.
I was recently approached by a collector who loved an artwork, however it was too large for the space, so I created a new artwork similar to the original at the preferred size. The artwork was not a replica- but it captured the vibe of the original.
Photograph by Lauren Esplin at Curl Curl Beach, Sydney as part of her creative process for developing a commissioned artwork.
The second kind of commission I have offered in the past, is one where I hold a photoshoot at the beach, and translate one of those photos into an artwork through consultation and reference to my body of work. This way my client and I can be on the same page (as much as possible) as to what the final artwork will look like.
Not all photos translate well into artworks, this is why I hold the photoshoots, they are part of my process. They are not like a "family photography session" - although you will get to keep the photos taken, it is more of an observational approach - how you/your family interacts with one another and nature.
If you have any questions about my process or would like to find out more about commissioning your own artwork, please get in touch via the Contact form on the homepage.
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