Commissions
How an individual artist relates to working, and to you, will vary.
Often the process starts with sketches and design proposals from the Artist to you. There may be a modest fee for the initial sketches, so it is worth asking what this part of the design service will cost, it may be free.
Malcolm is open to discussion and alteration of work and indeed may welcome and enjoy sharing & developing ideas with his clients .
You should consider the following four points as a general guide to the process.
1. Commissioning starts with looking and talking. Looking at the work you are considering and comparing what has been done in the past, & then discussing your ideas with the Malcolm, allowing him to help you to develop your ideas in both artistic and practical ways. Artists make ideas real in their chosen material; paint and canvas, stone and wood, ceramic, textile, paper, film. Artistic ideas can come to life, & be realised, in so many places: public, domestic, indoors, outdoors, large and small, decorative, commemorative or functional. Art is not just for Art Galleries!
2. Meeting & Discussing. The initial meeting(s) between you and the maker involves talking about your ideas, plans, & dreams; and looking at sketches of how the designer might see your ideas take shape.
3. The Work Contract. Different artists will have differing procedures for commissioning, but it is always important to clarify, and then confirm by letter, any arrangements made, including: price, materials, time restrictions and any other relevant detail before the work begins. This letter (or series of letters) between you and the artist become the Work Contract between you.
4. Payment. Makers often need to have a proportion of the commissioning fee upfront to pay for materials, and the balance paid on completion, delivery or installation. The financial arrangements will be made clear to you and should form part of the Work Contract.
Real and permanent, you will treasure the artwork as part of your own life. Malcolm knows from experience that often his clients become his friends. To commission work from an Malcolm, please contact him using the quick contact form below or the main contact form or email address on the contact page
Malcolm is open to discussion and alteration of work and indeed may welcome and enjoy sharing & developing ideas with his clients .
You should consider the following four points as a general guide to the process.
1. Commissioning starts with looking and talking. Looking at the work you are considering and comparing what has been done in the past, & then discussing your ideas with the Malcolm, allowing him to help you to develop your ideas in both artistic and practical ways. Artists make ideas real in their chosen material; paint and canvas, stone and wood, ceramic, textile, paper, film. Artistic ideas can come to life, & be realised, in so many places: public, domestic, indoors, outdoors, large and small, decorative, commemorative or functional. Art is not just for Art Galleries!
2. Meeting & Discussing. The initial meeting(s) between you and the maker involves talking about your ideas, plans, & dreams; and looking at sketches of how the designer might see your ideas take shape.
3. The Work Contract. Different artists will have differing procedures for commissioning, but it is always important to clarify, and then confirm by letter, any arrangements made, including: price, materials, time restrictions and any other relevant detail before the work begins. This letter (or series of letters) between you and the artist become the Work Contract between you.
4. Payment. Makers often need to have a proportion of the commissioning fee upfront to pay for materials, and the balance paid on completion, delivery or installation. The financial arrangements will be made clear to you and should form part of the Work Contract.
Real and permanent, you will treasure the artwork as part of your own life. Malcolm knows from experience that often his clients become his friends. To commission work from an Malcolm, please contact him using the quick contact form below or the main contact form or email address on the contact page