Commission painting of Pewley Down, Guildford
Commission Process
Step 1:
Initial conversation with Sarah – Share your vision - Which view holds your story?
Why is it special to you? Which colours do you love and what mood would you like to capture?
Do you have a painting size and particular hanging space in mind?
Step 2:
Send over photographs of your room setting and your favourite landscape, walk or view.
Step 3:
A quotation is emailed out.
Step 4:
Place your booking. At this stage a 20% non-fundable deposit will be required.
Step 5:
Materials for your painting will be ordered in.
If possible, Sarah will walk the landscape and document her visit with photographs/film to use as an aide memoire once back in the studio.
Step 6:
You will be invited to Sarah’s studio to view your painting when it is nearing completion.
If an in-person visit is not possible, then Sarah will send over video footage for your approval.
Step 7:
If you’ve requested any small adjustments, these will be made and the painting will be finished.
Step 8:
A final review of your masterpiece before 3 coats of UV Satin varnish and hanging fixings are applied. Your painting will be signed by Sarah on the reverse.
Step 9:
Remainder of the balance to be paid.
Step 10:
Commission collected or delivered if you live locally.
Deposit
I want you to love and cherish your painting!
Commissioning a painting should be fun and exciting and equally, I will approach the creative process with playfulness and curiosity.
If you would like to proceed, then I will ask for a 20% non-refundable deposit.
In the unlikely event that you aren't 100% satisfied, then there will be no pressure to buy at the end. I will however keep the deposit to recoup some of my material/labour costs.
Pricing
The price depends on the size and type of surface you choose. For example, you could choose a canvas or a wooden panel. Commissions cost approximately 10% more than my originals.
Time Scale
Commission paintings take between 6 - 8 weeks to create. On booking, you will be allocated a place on the commissions Waitlist and a start date will be agreed with Sarah.
Setting
Photographs of the room/space in which you intend to hang your painting are most welcome.
Some clients send across swatches of soft furnishing fabrics, wallpaper and wall colour paint charts too.
FAQs
Why does a commission take 6 – 8 weeks to create?
Your painting is bespoke and will be built up layer by layer. Drying time as well as periods of research and reflection time are an essential part of the creative process.
Can I send you photographs of my favourite landscape?
Yes, your photographs are incredibly helpful and may well be used to inform the painting’s composition.
Can you frame my commission?
Your painting will come unframed with white painted sides (or a colour of your choice).
Your painting will be signed and corded ready to hang.
Framer recommendations can be provided.
Who owns the copyright?
Sarah Cox reserves the copyright and may use the image of the artwork for promotion or print purposes.
