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KAY CRAWFORD • 482 Burnt Ridge Rd, Onalaska WA • (360) 880-0663
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Commission Your Painting

Thank you for considering commissioning me to paint an original work of art for you!

This process will entail a creative and fun partnership between the two of us and will result in an heirloom to be enjoyed for generations. 
I look forward to working with you!

Sample Commission Art

Kay Crawford
Kay Crawford
"My original painting was created by Kay Crawford, an accomplished artist.  I commissioned her to paint this view that I love so much. Now I have a reminder everyday of the mountains that I so dearly cherish.  I love how the colors in my painting change with the day light and the evening lighting. I enjoy it so much, I hope to commission another one soon."

Patty Johannesen, Iowa

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"Dear Kay: 
Initially, we were thrilled with the art work that you completed for us a couple of months ago.  The whole process was amazing from the envisioning to the hanging “ceremony.”  The way that you incorporated memories from our lives like the old barns of our youth, the streams that we both enjoyed, and the mossy trees and field flowers typical of our current home make the scene one that intrigues us every time that we pass it.  Now, as time goes by and friends and family recognize the beauty and elements in the scene that they too identify with, our fondness for the work deepens even more.  Napavine folks recognize the barn, old friends comment on the way we used to play in the creek, and everyone knows that irises are my wife’s favorite flower.  They love the special treatment that you gave to the sky, mottled with pinks and blues which reflect our most beautiful sunsets.  They even recognize that it reflects the colors in the room, a subtle plus.  Only a custom piece could please us like the beautiful addition that you made to our home.  We hope for another joint venture in years to come."
 
Jeri and Scott Hess,  Washington


"Paul and I wanted to thank you again for the beautiful rendition of our "Forsterhaus". It's giving us tremendous joy and we shall treasure it for years to come...I'd create a whole gallery of your pictures, Kay, if money would be "no object". Maybe one of these days we'll meet one of your clients at an art fair and talk about your special talent to get to the "soul" of a painting. In the meantime, we keep gazing at your painting of our forest cottage and continue to find additional "soulful" items within our painting."
Kim 
Dillner, Washington
Kay Crawford

Steps for Commissioning Your Painting


1.     Determine Your Goals

Do you want me to create a painting that is similar to one of mine you have seen (perhaps in a different size or color palette)? Do you want to memorialize a favorite landscape, home or memory? What mood do you want me to capture? How will you use the finished painting (hang it on your wall, make it the cover of your book)? How large do you want the painting to be (keeping in mind that the frame will add up to 3.5” to each side - see "Purchase Original Works" page for examples of the frames I use).

Look at my art on the Paintings page (Available Original Works and Selected Sold Works) to see which ones speak to you and why. Also determine if there is anything you don’t like about my art or don’t want to see in the art I create for you. Give some thought on how you would like the commission to progress, what your budget and timeline are, what role you see yourself playing and what you expect from me, your artist. We will discuss these questions before getting started so that our collaborative partnership runs smoothly from the start.

2. Select your Source Material

Ideally, I would like to take my own photographs of the scene you would like me to paint, though I understand this is often not practical. I can work from your clear, detailed photographs as long as they are photos you have taken. (Photos taken by professional photographers are copyrighted by that photographer so I can use them as a reference but cannot copy them exactly.) Letting me know which elements of the scene are important to you will help me when creating the composition of your painting.

3. Agreement

After determining the scope of the project and its general design, we will sign a simple agreement outlining our agreed upon concept for your painting, price and payment schedule, completion time frame, shipping and framing responsibilities and copyright information.

4. Deposit, Painting Creation and Completion

After receiving your 50% non-refundable deposit, I will create your painting in the time frame we agreed upon. While I am creating your original work of art I will give you progress reports. Once completed and final payment received, I will ship your painting to you.

Other Considerations

Artistic Interpretation
Since you are considering commissioning me to create your painting, I assume that you appreciate my individual artistic style. If so, it is important to leave room for my artistic interpretation of your vision – after all, if you wanted an exact copy of a scene, then a photograph would be a better option!

Pricing
Commissioned art prices depend on the complexity of the subject plus the time and the research needed work with the client and provide progress reports. Due to the collaborative, personal and complex nature of painting commissions, they are usually priced somewhat higher than paintings of a similar size created solo by the artist. Once we have determined your goals and reviewed your source photos, I will be able to provide you with a price quote for your painting. I require a 50% non-refundable deposit and signed agreement to begin, with balance, framing, (travel expenses if agreed upon), shipping and tax paid before delivery of your painting. Due to their unique and personal nature, I am  not able to accept returns on commissioned paintings, so please be sure to measure your space to guarantee a perfect fit.

Copyright
Art is typically copyrighted to the person who created it (even if you give them the original subject idea), which gives the artist the right to decide who can use their work and how, whether or not it can be duplicated or reproduced, and where and how it can be displayed. Unless we agree otherwise, you are purchasing the original artwork with the intent to hang it on your wall and the copyright remains with me, the artist. I have the right to make prints from a digital copy of it, use it in my portfolio and on my website, and license the image.


I look forward to working with you!



Kay Crawford
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Kay Crawford Fine Art
Kay Crawford
482 Burnt Ridge Rd
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 880-0663
kay@kaycrawfordstudio.com

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