1. Client wishes to commission the Artist to create an artistic piece of the subject of the Client’s choice. By entering into this contract, the Client acknowledges that they have reviewed the Artist's other work and are familiar with the Artist’s style. Examples of the Artist’s work are available on the gallery page.

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2. The Artist will respond to the request within one week with follow-up questions and a fee estimate. 

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3. Once an agreed-upon fee is established, the Artist will send a contract to the Client. Work will not begin on any piece until the contract is returned with 25% of the agreed-upon fee.

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4. The Artist will create a painting based on the description in the commission form to the right. The Artist agrees (included in contract) to create up to three preparatory sketches or digital mock-ups from which to obtain Client’s approval before beginning the commissioned painting. These images may be emailed to the Client for approval. 

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5. All digital work, reference photos taken by the Artist, and sketches are the property of the Artist. Any reference photos provided by the Client remain the property of the Client. The Artist assumes that the Client has the rights/permissions to use any reference photos the Client provides the Artist. However, the Artist may refuse to use reference photos that do not appear to be the sole property of the Client. 

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6. In the event that the Artist cannot deliver the painting or the Client cannot pick it up, Client agrees to pay all necessary shipping expenses.

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7. The Artist’s rights are protected by the Federal Copyright Act of 1976 and the Federal Visual Rights Act of 1991. Purchase of a copyrighted artwork does not transfer the copyrights. The copyright to reproduce the works in copies, to produce derivative work based on the copyrighted image, and to distribute copies is retained by the Artist. Any transfer of this copyright must be in writing expressly identifying what rights are being sold and for what purpose.

8. Artist will own the copyright and the right to show the piece in their portfolio and will retain slides/computer files/pictures of it for use in exhibits, competitions, etc., including their website. However, Artist agrees to maintain the anonymity of the subject if requested.