How I Thrilled A Collector With Unique Commissioned Artworks
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Installation Photograph of Artwork in Collector's home
I would like to share with you the process of how I thrilled my client Nicole with a custom artwork commission for her home.
My outdoor setup for snowflake photography....BRRRRR its cold!
Nicole desired to have a seasonal rotation of artwork to complement her seasonal theme of her interior decor. She contacted me to find out if I could make artworks to complement her color scheme and winter decor. I told her I could offer her macro snowflake photographs customized for her home. I was thrilled to work with her on this project! I took several steps to ensure a successful commission:
The first thing I asked her to do was to take a photograph of the place she wished to hang the artwork and to measure the space. I also asked for a measurement of the fireplace mantle top.
Then using image software I created some artwork combination ideas with different snowflake photographs superimposed over her photograph of the wall space over her fireplace. I chose photographs with a variety of color schemes and in black and white.
Then we had an in person meeting where I presented a proposal with the different image options, various numbers and sizes of prints and the option to do framed prints or gallery canvas wraps. I also gave her the option to have custom iridescent paint applied to the snowflakes on gallery canvas wraps. She loved this idea and selected a combination of three images printed on canvas at 16"x16", 16"x16" and 24"x36."
I gave her a satisfaction guarantee so she knew that I would address any issues that arose.
I made 8"x10" sample prints on the same print media and provided them to Nicole to verify that the colors of the photographs would coordinate with her decor, before I printed and painted the large canvases.
We discussed and agreed on a color palette I would use the paint the snowflakes.
I checked in with Nicole periodically to let her know how the work was progressing because communication is key to a successful custom art commission.
When I delivered the work she was thrilled with the results. Even still I called Nicole two weeks later to verify that she was still satisfied with her new artwork, and asked if she desired any changes to the artworks. She was still happy which made me very happy!
Each commission I do is so different and so much fun. I have found in my experience that most collectors are not familiar with the best practices of how to commission art and collaborate with an artist. To provide assistance I have written a guide which explains the process and the pitfalls to avoid in 10 easy steps. Click the banner below to get your copy today.
