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Commissioning a Portrait
Our Agreement
Commissioning an artist to create a piece of custom art is a wonderful experience. You will receive a completely bespoke, one-of-a-kind piece of art that you can cherish forever.
The information on this page is here to make sure we both understand how the commission process works, and what is included when you buy a custom portrait or any other custom artwork from me.
If you are commissioning me to create a portrait, pet portrait, or home portrait, you agree that the artwork is…
- for personal display only
This means for display in a home environment; or by an individual for personal use only.
- not for commercial or business use
This also includes scenarios where the artwork will be reproduced for promotional purposes. All commercial/business commissions must be arranged with me directly, and on a case-by-case basis as we’ll have to agree extra stuff, such as image licensing.
Photograph References
You are responsible for providing the reference photograph to be used. You accept all responsibility and liability for the use of any reference material provided, and acknowledge that you hold all appropriate ownership and permission to use the material. If you are using a photograph that has been taken by a professional photographer, please ensure that you have permission to use this image as this is not always the case.
The photograph must be high resolution, not blurry, and must not contain filters from apps such as Snapchat or Instagram.
The Artwork
If I have any questions about your photograph or details to confirm about the artwork itself, I’ll clarify this information before I begin work. Otherwise, I will provide you with an estimated date of completion, and will ask you to confirm that you are happy for me to start the artwork. This is known as the Start of Work. From this point onwards, changes and cancellations cannot be made.
The custom portrait will be created to reflect the likeness of the reference provided by the customer. It will be made using traditional mediums by myself. Upon completion, the portrait will be signed, dated, and (if provided) a title will also be written on the front.
You will receive the original artwork, unless otherwise stated.
Copyright & Ownership
By commissioning artwork, you are purchasing my labour and the final artwork. I retains all rights to the artwork, which includes but is not limited to: distribution, reproduction, and use of the commissioned artwork for artist promotion. I understand that special moments are sometimes private scenarios, so if you do not wish for me to share pictures of the artwork, please let me know before the Start of Work.
You may not distribute, reproduce, or otherwise profit from the commissioned artwork.
If you would like to order additional copies of the artwork to send to family and friends, please contact me and I will organise professionally printed fine art prints, which I will also sign.
You may not edit, alter, or trace the artwork. Any original sketches and preliminary design materials that were made and used to create the final artwork are retained by myself.
You are more than welcome to share photographs of the custom artwork on social media. Please tag me @doodlher in your posts.
Revisions
You may request a preview of the artwork at any time during the creation process, but may not request changes to the artwork after the Start of Work, unless a written agreement has been made permitting this prior to the start of work (such an agreement will incur an additional fee).
It is important that you communicates any requirements of the content featured within the artwork in the preliminary contact stage, prior to the start of work.
Refunds
Since commissioned work is made-to-order, and one of a kind, a refund cannot be made once I have begun work on the artwork. Refunds may only be issued if you notify me prior to Start of Work.
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