Commissions
The Commissioned Painting Process:
You are in complete control of every step of the painting process so you’ll know
exactly how it’ll look when it is finished – no surprises – no disappointments. Your
complete satisfaction is very important to me.
Step 1. Artist-Client Agreement
You will email me in detail what you'd like your painting to look like. If you have
photos for reference I'll need you to email them to me also. Through emails and pics,
we'll arrive at a mutual understanding of exactly what you want me to paint, what
medium you want me to use and what size you want your painting.
Step 2. Email me your photo/photos
You'll email me the photo/photos that you want to turn into a painting, choose type
and size, and pay a 50% advance payment via check by mail or credit card from my
web site. After I receive you payment, I will start working on your photo to create
a preview the way you imagine your painting to turn out. I do photo montages and
other photo editing, which is absolutely free of charge to you.
Step 3. I Email a Sketch of the Painting
I'll email you a rough sketch or digital image/images of how you want your painting
to look for your approval or modification.
Step 4. I start painting your photo
After we agree on how your painting is to look, size, and medium used, etc, I start
painting it. I specialize in different styles and media (charcoal, pencil, watercolor,
oil, and acrylic). I choose the most suitable image and painting surface to use.
Step 5. I inspect the painting
After I have completed your commissioned painting, I’ll inspect the painting. If
it does not meet my quality standards, I will modify it to meet your specifications,
or repaint it altogether.
Step 6. I upload a photo of your painting
I'll email you a photo of your painting to my website, so you can review it and confirm,
or ask for modifications. You will be informed by email when your commission is ready
for you to review.
Step 7. Confirm The Painting
After you review your painting, you confirm the finished painting via email. When
confirming your painting, you will be asked to pay the balance.
Step 8. I deliver the painted portrait / Landscape to you
After I receive the balance, your painting will be shipped by express delivery, rolled
in a tube or on canvas stretchers, or whatever method we agree on to the address
you have provided.
Cancellation: In the unlikely event that the artist or the client should cancel the
job for any reason, the artist keeps the painting and client’s non-refundable down
payment.
Click on this button if you are making a down payment or paying the balance on Commissioned
Portrait.
Price: $150
Click on this button if you are making a full payment on Commissioned Portrait.
Price: $300
John Helms Fine Art
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