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Commissioning Artworks

First enquiry

When making an enquiry it is helpful to provide us with the following information;​ This will help in estimating costs for the artwork.

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  • The type of artwork;  Icon, painting, sculpture, triptych...etc.

  • Providing imagery of your preferences is always helpful.

  • What size is the finished artwork to be?

  • Where is it to be installed?

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Practical considerations


The size and complexity of an artwork or furnishing  will affect the time needed to design, plan and create it. It is important to discuss with the artist (Jeanette) what constraints may be in place. 

An example of this would be access to the building if work is carried out on site. If the church is open for services, the artist will be unable to progress the work at those times.

A possible date for completion is also useful, as each project differs in the amount of time required.
 

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Jeanette sculpting Risen Christ_edited.j

 

Please note; From 2025 we have made the decision to no longer take sculpting projects.
 

Meanwhile Jeanette continues to use these skills for the accurate repair of church statuary. 
 

Working agreement or contract

Once the artist and client have decided to work together on a project, the artist will  draw up a contract or works agreement.

With this signed by both parties, works can begin once an initial deposit is paid, (usually 25% )
The deposit will go toward materials and research to develop the client’s idea.

The artist will then present him/her with two working drawings or sketches. Once the final sketch is agreed upon, the artist can commence production of the artwork.

Stages of production

Stages given below are generally the same for all types of artworks. 
 
First stage:
The artist develops the design of the artwork or furnishing in collaboration with the client; once agreed and a deposit made, work commences.

Interim stage:
The client may view the works and minor adjustments can be made.
  Please note, In some cases, (i.e. sculpted works and icons) further changes are not possible due to the physical properties of the  materials and processes involved.


Please Note:
Major changes to sculpture or painting works at this stage would require a new brief and a new works agreement/contract. Should the client decide to withdraw from the project at any time; payment will be due for works undertaken to that date.

Final stage:
Work is completed.  Delivery is arranged.

Payment

Payments are made in three instalments;

       25% Deposit / First stage - Research, design, materials. (Non-refundable)

       50% Interim stage - Art Work is at a mid-term stage.

       25% Completion - Work is completed to required finish.

While the information above is not extensive, it should help as an introductory guide for clients wishing to commission an artwork from us.

(c) J. Lewis B. Des. Hons

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