THE COMMISSION PROCESS

Commissioning a painting is the perfect way to tailor a work to your space, budget or vision. I can work directly from your imagery or photographs, or from a conceptual brief to custom-design a work that brings your idea to life.

STEP 1: THE BRIEF

Provide a clear description (please email) of what it is you are looking for including any of the following aspects that may be relevant:

  • Source or inspirational images, such as your pets, a favourite chair, theme etc.

  • Examples of my previous work that you like, whether you like an interior, tropical landscape or other

  • Examples of the colours or tones you like, colours you dislike

  • approximate size of the work

  • Whether you would like the artwork framed or unframed

  • example of brief of a commission (see pic below) client provided me with her images of 2 cats, theme: ‘interior with Matisse’, size 30 x 30cm, unframed

STEP 2: QUOTATION AND WORK AGREEMENT

Once we have established a clear brief, I will provide you with a quote, outlining the details of the commission and expected delivery timeframe. If both parties are happy to proceed, i will request a deposit, and i can then begin working on your project. A 10% deposit is required to begin the work.

STEP 3: PROGRESS CHECKS

Throughout the process i may check in at various points to ensure the vision is coming to life in line with what you had in mind. This may not be required if i have a very clear idea of what you want to achieve with the final work. Once the work is nearing completion, i will send photos for any final feedback

STEP 4: FINISHED WORK PROOF

Photographs of the final work will be supplied upon its completion, prior to shipping. Once I receive confirmation that the work has been completed to your satisfaction, the remaining project balance will be due and your work will be framed (if requested) and shipped. You will be notified once the work has been shipped with tracking details. Shipping costs will be provided for in your initial quote, and your painting will be supplied ready to hang.

STEP 5: DELIVERY

When your artwork arrives, please inspect it thoroughly to ensure it matches your request, and that it arrives from the courier service damage-free. I love seeing clients with their new works in-situ, so please send a snap of your painting installed in its new home, or tag me on Instagram

Interior with Matisse and cats

COMMISSIONS COMMENTS AND PAST WORKS…

A FEW RECENT TESTIMONIALS:

“The painting of S just arrived and I am dying over how amazing your work is in person. Thank you so much! You captured the photo so beautifully and it means the world to me. Losing S has been one of the hardest times in my life. Now with this beautiful painting we will always be able to look at her and remember how much she meant to me and my husband. It's truly stunning. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” (Brandon C. Utah,USA)

My wife and I just got back from Sydney visiting our friends on the weekend - when we picked up the painting. It was a fantastic surprise to my wife. She couldn’t believe it - she started crying. So thank you very much. It looks fantastic on our wall (our temporary wall as we’re building a new house). We both really love it. We constantly find ourselves just sitting there contemplating it. (Andrew D. NSW)

The painting is wonderful, we couldn’t be happier with it!! (Elisa D., Italy)

Everything is so beautiful, thank you so much for making us so happy. (Janice V-C., Northern Beaches, NSW)

I just wanted send you a quick email to let you know that I received the painting yesterday. Petra – it is gorgeous.........I am thrilled to bits with it.  We all just love seeing our animals in the painting. My only issue is that I love it so much that I wish it was 4 times the size – maybe I will be in touch down the track for a bigger commission!!I ......you are very clever!! (Gen S., Tocumwal,NSW)

My baby is home! Thank you again for personalising it. So so happy! Maruschka L. Como, NSW

Thank you so much