Commissions

Commissioning Your Artwork

Published: May 1, 2023                                 Updated: January 11, 2024

Congratulations, someone wants to commission an art piece from you? That is why you are here, right? Need to know what to do - need help?

 

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The Commissions Blog Post is found here with some great info:

https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2021/10/post-48-request-for-commission-for-your.html

Here are some of the questions and topics that must be discussed

1. What is the subject of the artwork?

2. What is the size of the artwork and the surface desired?

3. When do they need it?

4. Do they have reference photos?

5. Will you need to do preliminary sketches for approval?

6. Will it be framed? 

7. Are there any miscellaneous details to consider?

8. Do they have a preference where the signature will be?

9. And how much will it cost? - And how much deposit should you ask for?

 

Previous Pricing help is here: 

https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2022/07/post-fear-of-putting-price-on-your-art.html

https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2022/02/post-115-pricing-your-artwork.html

Additionally:

Alissa Sexton How Much Should You Charge for Commissions  

Gallery Commissions

When an art gallery sends out a Call for Art and if you are fortunate enough to be accepted into that gallery, if your artwork sells, the gallery will take a commission (or fee). Gallery commissions will vary depending on your location, city, size of the gallery and other factors. Generally, a 30% to 60% fee can be deducted and the artist gets the remainder. As you can see, the artist needs to know how to price their artwork accordingly.

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Donna's Etsy site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.