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Commision Prices, by bmjt on Aug 10, 2008 15:09:44 GMT 1, Having just read that Hutch charges around £150/200 for a canvas, I was just wondering how much people know about commision prices for different artists?
Would not only be interesting, but would be really useful to find out if getting an original is within a price range from your favourite artist. All personal experiences and info welcomed.
E.g. Sickboy, Richt, SPQR.
Edit: Cheers for Hutch info J-Boy, changed.
Having just read that Hutch charges around £150/200 for a canvas, I was just wondering how much people know about commision prices for different artists? Would not only be interesting, but would be really useful to find out if getting an original is within a price range from your favourite artist. All personal experiences and info welcomed. E.g. Sickboy, Richt, SPQR. Edit: Cheers for Hutch info J-Boy, changed.
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Commision Prices, by graeme501 on Aug 10, 2008 15:11:31 GMT 1, if u can get a commission piece from lucy mclauchlan, u'd be very surprised at the price
if u can get a commission piece from lucy mclauchlan, u'd be very surprised at the price
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Commision Prices, by GVD on Aug 10, 2008 15:14:18 GMT 1, mine is around 120 pounds, but size etc are all of influence of the price . I try to keep it as cheap as possible for the buyer.
mine is around 120 pounds, but size etc are all of influence of the price . I try to keep it as cheap as possible for the buyer.
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Commision Prices, by Deleted on Aug 10, 2008 15:17:14 GMT 1, if u can get a commission piece from lucy mclauchlan, u'd be very surprised at the price
Would that be in a "Thats a pleasant surprise! i have a bit left over to buy something else" or in a "Thats me eating dry bread for a month but it was worth it" type way?.
if u can get a commission piece from lucy mclauchlan, u'd be very surprised at the price Would that be in a "Thats a pleasant surprise! i have a bit left over to buy something else" or in a "Thats me eating dry bread for a month but it was worth it" type way?.
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Commision Prices, by Ruso on Aug 10, 2008 15:26:31 GMT 1, i charge around 50 quid for a 40x50cm commission...
i charge around 50 quid for a 40x50cm commission...
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Commision Prices, by graeme501 on Aug 10, 2008 15:26:50 GMT 1, if u can get a commission piece from lucy mclauchlan, u'd be very surprised at the price Would that be in a "Thats a pleasant surprise! i have a bit left over to buy something else" or in a "Thats me eating dry bread for a month but it was worth it" type way?.
it is a very pleasant surprise ill post pictures when i get mine, been waiting a while, but she must be busy, and there is no rush
if u can get a commission piece from lucy mclauchlan, u'd be very surprised at the price Would that be in a "Thats a pleasant surprise! i have a bit left over to buy something else" or in a "Thats me eating dry bread for a month but it was worth it" type way?. it is a very pleasant surprise ill post pictures when i get mine, been waiting a while, but she must be busy, and there is no rush
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Commision Prices, by bullet on Aug 10, 2008 15:31:11 GMT 1, hutch is nearer £200, depends on what it is though
hutch is nearer £200, depends on what it is though
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bmjt
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Commision Prices, by bmjt on Aug 10, 2008 16:20:16 GMT 1, Cheers for all the repsonses, keep em coming.
Cheers for all the repsonses, keep em coming.
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Commision Prices, by lee3 on Aug 10, 2008 16:36:57 GMT 1, My wife and I have done 2 commissions. One with David Choe and one with Mel Ramos. I'd rather not quote prices because they would be stale compared with today anyway but can add that they were 2 of the most enjoyable art purchases and learning experiences we've ever had. We gave very little input with either commission but got to hear a lot about their influences and styles and just sharing personal stories. You never know what you'll get with a commission but both of ours are among our favorite works in our collection.
My wife and I have done 2 commissions. One with David Choe and one with Mel Ramos. I'd rather not quote prices because they would be stale compared with today anyway but can add that they were 2 of the most enjoyable art purchases and learning experiences we've ever had. We gave very little input with either commission but got to hear a lot about their influences and styles and just sharing personal stories. You never know what you'll get with a commission but both of ours are among our favorite works in our collection.
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Commision Prices, by BK83 on Aug 10, 2008 16:46:28 GMT 1, obviusly it would depend on the size of the piece.... expect to pay a little more than usual though (again, this would depend upon the buyer's level of input on image, color choices, etc.)
obviusly it would depend on the size of the piece.... expect to pay a little more than usual though (again, this would depend upon the buyer's level of input on image, color choices, etc.)
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Commision Prices, by Billy Sport on Aug 10, 2008 19:22:30 GMT 1, just a slight slant on the commissions, and expanding on Lee3s mail. when you've commissioned an artist to produce some work, do you decide on a theme/subject or just allow them artistic license? from an artists perspective, do you (as an artist) look to draw any guide from your perspective purchaser?
just a slight slant on the commissions, and expanding on Lee3s mail. when you've commissioned an artist to produce some work, do you decide on a theme/subject or just allow them artistic license? from an artists perspective, do you (as an artist) look to draw any guide from your perspective purchaser?
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Commision Prices, by Ged on Aug 10, 2008 19:37:00 GMT 1, just a slight slant on the commissions, and expanding on Lee3s mail. when you've commissioned an artist to produce some work, do you decide on a theme/subject or just allow them artistic license? from an artists perspective, do you (as an artist) look to draw any guide from your perspective purchaser?
I've not done a great deal of commissions but generally I've been left with total freedom on the piece as the client/s have liked my work and felt confident that they'd be happy with whatever I produced. Then I've had someone ask me to do a piece in my style but on a particular theme thats close to them.
In terms of cost, for me, it comes down to two main factors: time and size. Larger more detailed pieces are going to cost more then a smaller simple piece. Totally depends on what the client wants. Then you get some people who say I've got £xxx to spend, what can you do for me?
If you like the work by a particular artist I would always recommend contacting them. The price is often more reasonable because there is no gallery commission so you will be quite surprised by the 'quote'. And anyway, the worst they can say is no
just a slight slant on the commissions, and expanding on Lee3s mail. when you've commissioned an artist to produce some work, do you decide on a theme/subject or just allow them artistic license? from an artists perspective, do you (as an artist) look to draw any guide from your perspective purchaser? I've not done a great deal of commissions but generally I've been left with total freedom on the piece as the client/s have liked my work and felt confident that they'd be happy with whatever I produced. Then I've had someone ask me to do a piece in my style but on a particular theme thats close to them. In terms of cost, for me, it comes down to two main factors: time and size. Larger more detailed pieces are going to cost more then a smaller simple piece. Totally depends on what the client wants. Then you get some people who say I've got £xxx to spend, what can you do for me? If you like the work by a particular artist I would always recommend contacting them. The price is often more reasonable because there is no gallery commission so you will be quite surprised by the 'quote'. And anyway, the worst they can say is no
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Commision Prices, by graeme501 on Aug 10, 2008 19:40:36 GMT 1, i guess it depends on what u want, in my own experiance, i bought a canvas, but missed out on work on paper that i wanted, so i asked if i could get a commission in the same size and style as what i missed out on, then i was asked some more questions like anything in particular that i'd like so i mentioned a few images, and also asked for it to be personalised to me on the back
hopefully, money permitting, i have another commission from another artist lined up soon, and have been told that i can choose the image from 15 or so sketches to be turned into a canvas, and there is one other thing i'd like to be included in it, so ill ask for that too
i guess it depends on what u want, in my own experiance, i bought a canvas, but missed out on work on paper that i wanted, so i asked if i could get a commission in the same size and style as what i missed out on, then i was asked some more questions like anything in particular that i'd like so i mentioned a few images, and also asked for it to be personalised to me on the back
hopefully, money permitting, i have another commission from another artist lined up soon, and have been told that i can choose the image from 15 or so sketches to be turned into a canvas, and there is one other thing i'd like to be included in it, so ill ask for that too
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Commision Prices, by snowflake8888 on Aug 10, 2008 19:44:55 GMT 1, I do my pieces for GBP65 on a 30x20 inch canvas. But I agree that it would be dependent on size, at least covering the cost of materials. Hope this helps.
I do my pieces for GBP65 on a 30x20 inch canvas. But I agree that it would be dependent on size, at least covering the cost of materials. Hope this helps.
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Commision Prices, by Ged on Aug 10, 2008 19:45:30 GMT 1, To add to that:
I've also emailed photo's of the piece through various stages so the client can see it progress and can let me know if it's going in a direction they're not keen on, before it's to late, also keeps them in the loop that I've not forgotten about them.
To add to that:
I've also emailed photo's of the piece through various stages so the client can see it progress and can let me know if it's going in a direction they're not keen on, before it's to late, also keeps them in the loop that I've not forgotten about them.
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Commision Prices, by graeme501 on Aug 10, 2008 19:45:42 GMT 1, one word of cation - if an artist is represented by a gallery or person and have a good relationship with them, then sometimes they take a dim view of someone trying to get them to go behind a gallery's back in order to get a cheaper price, but then im sure that some will leave out a gallery
i think with the bigger artists, going through a gallery is the best way to go about a commission
one word of cation - if an artist is represented by a gallery or person and have a good relationship with them, then sometimes they take a dim view of someone trying to get them to go behind a gallery's back in order to get a cheaper price, but then im sure that some will leave out a gallery
i think with the bigger artists, going through a gallery is the best way to go about a commission
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Commision Prices, by Ged on Aug 10, 2008 19:47:46 GMT 1, i think with the bigger artists, going through a gallery is the best way to go about a commission
Anyone got Pauls number at Elms
i think with the bigger artists, going through a gallery is the best way to go about a commission Anyone got Pauls number at Elms
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Commision Prices, by stuey09 on Aug 10, 2008 19:50:25 GMT 1, just a slight slant on the commissions, and expanding on Lee3s mail. when you've commissioned an artist to produce some work, do you decide on a theme/subject or just allow them artistic license? from an artists perspective, do you (as an artist) look to draw any guide from your perspective purchaser?
There's no simple answer to this really. Depends on the artist and also depends on what you're looking for. My advice would be to provide as much detail as you can (size, theme or anything relevant) then liaise with the artist as much as necessary.
If you trust the artist and generally like most of what they do, then you could of course let them have a free reign, although it may be reasonable for them to email you an idea of the picture before they go to town on it.
Don't forget, it's your hard earned cash that is going out of the window so you need to make sure that the incoming art is to your liking.
just a slight slant on the commissions, and expanding on Lee3s mail. when you've commissioned an artist to produce some work, do you decide on a theme/subject or just allow them artistic license? from an artists perspective, do you (as an artist) look to draw any guide from your perspective purchaser? There's no simple answer to this really. Depends on the artist and also depends on what you're looking for. My advice would be to provide as much detail as you can (size, theme or anything relevant) then liaise with the artist as much as necessary. If you trust the artist and generally like most of what they do, then you could of course let them have a free reign, although it may be reasonable for them to email you an idea of the picture before they go to town on it. Don't forget, it's your hard earned cash that is going out of the window so you need to make sure that the incoming art is to your liking.
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*cough*News Of The World*cough*
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Commision Prices, by dmandpenfold on Aug 10, 2008 20:16:22 GMT 1, *cough*News Of The World*cough*
yeh but it's still a good story
*cough*News Of The World*cough* yeh but it's still a good story
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Commision Prices, by Replete on Aug 10, 2008 20:22:37 GMT 1, I do lots of commissions on a constant basis and I find been given a little direction in regards to content, style and colour scheme is very helpful in creating the piece and making sure the client get what they desire for their walls.
I always create a comprehensive sketch beforehand to show the client how the piece will look and once completed I'll email a photo of the finished piece to make sure everythings to the customers liking.
I do find that when a client gives far too many very specific requests on the piece it tends to be counterproductive as it feels a lot more like a design brief rather than a piece of art which takes an awful amount of fun out of it for the artist and often leads to frustration and a below par piece in the end.
I do lots of commissions on a constant basis and I find been given a little direction in regards to content, style and colour scheme is very helpful in creating the piece and making sure the client get what they desire for their walls.
I always create a comprehensive sketch beforehand to show the client how the piece will look and once completed I'll email a photo of the finished piece to make sure everythings to the customers liking.
I do find that when a client gives far too many very specific requests on the piece it tends to be counterproductive as it feels a lot more like a design brief rather than a piece of art which takes an awful amount of fun out of it for the artist and often leads to frustration and a below par piece in the end.
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Commision Prices, by felix on Aug 10, 2008 20:36:10 GMT 1, *cough*News Of The World*cough*
Rav don't lie, he da man.
*cough*News Of The World*cough* Rav don't lie, he da man.
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Commision Prices, by Ged on Aug 10, 2008 20:41:00 GMT 1, *cough*News Of The World*cough* Rav don't lie, he da man.
Would you trust a man with a smile like this:
*cough*News Of The World*cough* Rav don't lie, he da man. Would you trust a man with a smile like this:
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Commision Prices, by gerry on Aug 14, 2008 19:29:09 GMT 1, Mate of mine got a Richt commission for her bloke for xmas a few years back, think it was sub £50 at the time, but certain you ain't gonna get one for that nowadays.
Why don't you just email Richt, Sickboy, SPQR and whoever to ask wha it would cost? They're all friendly straight up chaps with email addresses!
Mate of mine got a Richt commission for her bloke for xmas a few years back, think it was sub £50 at the time, but certain you ain't gonna get one for that nowadays.
Why don't you just email Richt, Sickboy, SPQR and whoever to ask wha it would cost? They're all friendly straight up chaps with email addresses!
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Commision Prices, by sham69 on Aug 14, 2008 19:34:32 GMT 1, Why not ask Jose Parla? You can agree a price, then he can change it a short while later when he realises he's gotten a little 'bigger'
Why not ask Jose Parla? You can agree a price, then he can change it a short while later when he realises he's gotten a little 'bigger'
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Commision Prices, by Richard on Aug 14, 2008 19:56:37 GMT 1, Why not ask Jose Parla? You can agree a price, then he can change a short while later when he notices he gotten a little 'bigger'
Is that what happened to you? If so, that is not cool in the slightest.
Why not ask Jose Parla? You can agree a price, then he can change a short while later when he notices he gotten a little 'bigger' Is that what happened to you? If so, that is not cool in the slightest.
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Commision Prices, by junkieart on Aug 14, 2008 22:54:35 GMT 1, bmjt, very interesting thread + 1, might have to get in touch with Lucy M!!
bmjt, very interesting thread + 1, might have to get in touch with Lucy M!!
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Commision Prices, by Heavyconsumer on Aug 14, 2008 23:17:20 GMT 1, There's a thread on Jef A's forum (link above) with his pricing, I understand there is also a small surcharge for him doing a piece of the customer's choosing, rather than one of his existing images. (you couldn't find a more pleasant guy to have contact with if you tried -absolute dude!)
Nathan Spoor charges between £300 and £3000, depending on size and detail required. He asks for guidance from the buyer, initially in terms of which pieces of his they like and tries to home in on why. I know his painting "method" is very organic/intuitive, so he likes to work quite closely with the buyer in some cases to make sure he's going in the right direction, while I suppose there are others who might give more freedom and just choose colour-scheme or general style. (Also an absolute diamond of a guy to talk to about his work, very easy-going and friendly).
There are many artists who post on here who would be only too pleased to discuss commissioned pieces, time-permitting. I would definitly suggest trying to contact any of your favourite artists to discuss the possibility, as most, in my experience, have been very appreciative of the interest and happy to work with the buyer, although I think in some cases it's a lot easier to invisage what you'll get in advance and in others there'll be more left to chance, by virtue of different styles and methods of working.
There's a thread on Jef A's forum (link above) with his pricing, I understand there is also a small surcharge for him doing a piece of the customer's choosing, rather than one of his existing images. (you couldn't find a more pleasant guy to have contact with if you tried -absolute dude!)
Nathan Spoor charges between £300 and £3000, depending on size and detail required. He asks for guidance from the buyer, initially in terms of which pieces of his they like and tries to home in on why. I know his painting "method" is very organic/intuitive, so he likes to work quite closely with the buyer in some cases to make sure he's going in the right direction, while I suppose there are others who might give more freedom and just choose colour-scheme or general style. (Also an absolute diamond of a guy to talk to about his work, very easy-going and friendly).
There are many artists who post on here who would be only too pleased to discuss commissioned pieces, time-permitting. I would definitly suggest trying to contact any of your favourite artists to discuss the possibility, as most, in my experience, have been very appreciative of the interest and happy to work with the buyer, although I think in some cases it's a lot easier to invisage what you'll get in advance and in others there'll be more left to chance, by virtue of different styles and methods of working.
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