Commission a Painting
This Is A Three Phase Process.
Phase 1.
I believe in open and easy communication. We will have an initial phone consultation where most of the details of the project will be mapped out. This meeting will cover size, framing, delivery details and your preferred delivery date. During the meeting we should be able to have a picture of the subject (property, pet, landmark etc) to refer to. This picture can be texted to me or emailed to me. We will discuss any details about the subject that you would like to highlight such as special architectural nuances, house numbers, season, time of day, landscaping etc. For pet portraits we will discuss what type of background you prefer.
Phase 2.
I will email you an itemized estimate that will require a signature. A 50$ good faith deposit is accepted via check, venmo, zelle or cash. I will put you on my schedule at this point.
Phase 3.
I will personally deliver or ship your painting along with the final invoice. I will follow up with an email for a Google review and ask you to provide a good mailing address so I can send you my “thank you package” which includes a set of Marin Reinhardt Design Cape and island Stickers, a brochure about my referral program and sample of the fine stationery I carry that can be customized with any of your commissions past present and future.
This process is one that I have perfected over many years working as a professional artist. I feel that being able to have an experience with a client where there is a low need for technology and we spend most of our time communicating one on one creates a much more meaningful and lasting relationship. Your referral is my most valued method of marketing my business and your positive experience is my ultimate goal. I will go above and beyond to make sure you have the piece of art you wanted at the end of the process. Having a strong base of trust and communication always ensures this is the outcome. A commission process with me is stress free and will be the beginning of a lifelong relationship.
Pricing
Original watercolor painting
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8” x10” Original watercolor $475
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12” x 16” Original watercolor $500
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16” x 20” Original watercolor $550
The 300 lb cold press painted watercolor paper comes prepared in acetate envelope with sturdy backing to prevent creasing.
Archival quality print
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8” x 10” Archival quality print $35.00
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12” x 16” Archival quality print $45.00
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16” x 20” Archival quality print $55.00
How I arrive at my pricing.
I charge $50 per hour. Each piece takes roughly 10 hours to create.
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2 hours creating the layout
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1 hour of client consultation, edits and revisions
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6 hours of painting time ( 3 washes at 2 hours of drying time each)
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1 hour packaging, shipping OR delivering and invoicing.
Original watercolor matted and framed
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8” x 10” Original watercolor framed $775.00
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12” x 16” Original watercolor framed $800.00
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16” x 20” Original watercolor framed $850.00
The frame I offer is a painted white frame with white matting. It is professionally framed with the highest quality products and craftsmanship. Please allow an additional 2-3 weeks. If you would like additional options for frames I charge by the hour to travel to my frame shop and select the frame and matt. I use video conferencing to give you a visual of your options and a selection should be made during this one time framing consultation. My hourly rate for travel and consultation is $50.00.
Shipping
I charge a $50 fee to ship paintings. I use a local shipping and packing vendor in my area and will provide a receipt for the shipping and shipping materials cost. My fee and the cost to ship the items will be added to the final invoice.
Photography
I charge $75 per hour for travel time to and from the home and take photographs. This fee will be included in the estimate.