Commissions

HOW DO I ORDER MY OWN COMMISSION PAINTING?

STEP ONE: Decide if you want to order a Gallery Portrait (a traditional portrait with a studio background) or a Masterpiece Painting (a creative storytelling painting with multiple people and detailed background). Examples of each are below.

STEP TWO: Decide if you want your painting created in oil on canvas, stretched on wooden bars, or hand-painted digitally using a drawing tablet, digital paint brushes and computer software, and then printed on archival paper with additional duplicates available.

The only difference between an original oil painting on canvas and an original digital artistry painting, besides the cost of your investment, are the materials used to create the hand-painted work of fine art.

STEP THREE: GATHER YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS

• Good quality reference photographs are needed to create any original painting and may be delivered in person, through the mail, on CD, flashdrive, or via email.
• Any size photograph may be submitted, but higher resolution digital images and larger printed images are best.
• All photographs are reference material ONLY for the people, objects, or backgrounds to be included in the finished painting.
• All photographs are returned to the client in the condition in which they were delivered.
• Subjects in the reference photographs may appear in groups, casual dress, or in front of any background. Clothing, poses, and backgrounds can be changed to suit the composition and the story being told. What is of primary importance is the face. Send what you have or take new photographs then, let the artistic magick begin!

NOTICE ABOUT COPYRIGHT

Kathryn Rutherford and Heirloom Art Studio adhere to all copyright laws as they pertain to reproducing licensed, professional photography.

Kathryn Rutherford retains all copyrights to original art and designs created at Heirloom Art Studio. Commissioning a painting does NOT give you, the client, the right to reproduce your commissioned painting in any format. However, if your commission is for a project, such as book illustrations, trademark, fund-raising etc. clients may contact the artist to discuss entering into a Joint Copyright Agreement for which there is an additional fee. Each painting comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

PAYMENT AND PROCESS

• When design ideas are determined, a "layout" is submitted to the client for approval either in person or via email. Any changes can be made at this time.
• When the layout is approved in writing, and a 50% non-refundable deposit is received, the painting is begun.
• When the painting is completed the client will be sent an email version for approval or be welcomed at the Heirloom Art Studio to view the finished painting in person, whereupon, the balance is due in full.
• Payment may be cash, cheque, credit card, or Paypal. Paintings and prints are not shipped until final payment is received.

INSTALLMENT PLAN

Investing in custom fine art is made easier by making payments. Pay the deposit and balance over time, keeping in mind that paintings are not begun until the deposit is paid in full and paintings are not shipped until the balance is paid in full. Restrictions may apply.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE MY COMMISSION PAINTING?

Paintings and Portraits require three to eight weeks to complete once the concept and layout have been approved and written authorization and deposit have been received.

If a commission is required by a certain deadline, be sure to make this information known. Every attempt is made to meet all deadlines whenever possible

SATISFACTION

Every attempt is made to meet, or exceed, client expectations.

Please familiarize yourself with the artistic style of Kathryn Rutherford, be clear as to your expectations for your commission, then allow her to use her individual talents and creative skills to deliver a one of a kind, unique product destined to become a cherished heirloom.