So how does this work?
I like to make art. I like to make people happy. Let’s combine those.
commission Process
1. You want an original piece of artwork! I'm so glad you've found my site and want to work together.
2. Submit an initial inquiry via the website request form.
3. I'll get in touch with you to discuss more details, including subject, color scheme, size, timeframe, budget, framing, shipping, and other considerations.
4. You'll send me any relevant source materials, such as photographs or fabric.
5. I'll send you a quote which includes project specifications and initial deposit information. Your 50% (nonrefundable) deposit secures the project’s position in my work queue.
6. Work begins! We'll stay in touch throughout the process to ensure we are on the same page and are sticking to the specs outlined in the quote.
7. When the project is complete, I'll send you a final invoice with a shipping estimate. Please send payment as soon as you can, and I'll deliver the artwork as promised. I hope you love it!
Duration
A project is officially "booked" when I receive your deposit, and that booking places your project in the queue. Currently I am booked about three months out, but can make exceptions in some cases. Just email me and I'll let you know!
Once I start painting your piece, it may take anywhere from a week to a month to complete it. I’ll keep you informed all along the way and ask for your input, if needed.
After finishing the piece, I’ll sign and varnish it. Once it’s good and dry, I’ll prepare it for shipping or pickup.
Pricing
The cost of each piece varies based on a number of factors, including size, medium, subject, and timeframe. Prices range from $200 to $5,000. I have separate price lists for oil paintings, abstract paintings, works on paper, etc. I'd be happy to send these to you upon request.
Shipping
The client covers the cost of packaging and shipping. I typically ship UPS Ground, unless you require expedited shipping. Just let me know!
I strive to deliver artwork in the safest way possible, whether that means hand-delivery or special packaging. Most paintings ship unframed and are very secure this way.
Large ready-to-hang canvases are very expensive to ship. For this reason, I often remove the canvas from the stretcher bars, roll it up, and ship it in a cardboard tube. This can bring shipping down from around $250 to $50! When you receive the rolled canvas, you will need to re-stretch it. If you’re not comfortable doing this yourself, take it to your local art supply store or framer and they can do it for you.
Copyright & Copies
Copyright remains with Alyson Johnson Creative LLC unless I have expressly signed it over to you. Owning the original painting is not the same as owning copyright and reproduction rights.
I reserve the right to take high-res photos of original work and make prints form those photos. You keep the original as planned, and you have the only one.
