Things to consider when place a portrait order
Commissioning a portrait art is an excellent gift that’s more special. And the process of commission a custom portrait is personalized experience. And it is different for every individual. The two important questions arise in client when ordering a portrait painting is, which artist to choose? And, how much a portrait would cost? Portrait painting is such a unique and long lasting gift. So, it’s worth taking a right decision to choose a right artist to create your beautiful portrait.
There are few things you should keep in mind before commission a portrait
1. Know exactly what you are looking for
If you want to commission a portrait or an artwork, you should have a specific idea exactly what you are looking for. Otherwise it will be difficult for artist to execute the artwork or the idea which is of your choice. So, before you want to order a portrait, get an idea about these things:
- What type of portrait you are looking for? In what medium you want it? In which size, style and color you want it? How much you can afford for your portrait painting?
In case if you have no clue about all these things, but want to get a beautiful portrait artwork, ask suggestion from the artist. Based on your subject, artist can suggest the best. Even after the execution of your painting, if you have not satisfied, sit with the artist and tell him/her what are the problems and how you want it to get modify. This is the best way to get your portrait done from an artist.
2. Choose the right artist
Choosing the right artist is an important factor to get your artwork done. Consider the below things
- Does the artist make the artwork what you want?
- Does he/she has the experience in the art medium which you want your portrait to make in?
- Does the artist is easy to communicate and friendly in nature?
- Does he/she have portfolio where you can explore their good amount of commissioned art works? May be a website, blog or their art gallery.
Place your portrait order, at an artist, who has the ability to give you the best of what you wished for and who can be trusted.
3. Proof of the order
Having an online or offline written proof of your artwork or portrait order is certainly important. As the conversation between artist and client have specification of the order. Like
- What type, medium and style of artwork, you are commissioning.
- For what amount it is confirmed.
- When and how the mount would be paid.
- When your painting will be completed
- How and when your artwork or portrait painting will be delivered
I have been making portraits and various artworks on commission from last 20 years. There are portrait made from still life, mostly now way days people prefer making sketch from photo or painting from photo. I have painted many landscape art works, illustrations for projects, paintings for hotels, paintings for office areas, paintings for hospitals, and there are reproductions. I have been experiencing the customers from 20 years and every individual have different requirement. So, if you are commissioning a portrait for the first time, it is important to consider the artist advice.