Sometimes the idea of commissioning a painting by an artist can be confusing or not quite sure what to expect. Here’s a brief synopsis of some of the steps in the process of commissioning a painting by Rachel Brask
- Have an general idea of why you want to commission a painting — is there a deadline (for a gift or unveiling)? Do you have a particular painting of the artist’s you really love? Colors that you’re drawn to. A photo you’d like treated in the artist’s signature style (which would be in Rachel Brask’s signature rainy day paint style, or an abstracted impressionism type vision).
- Reach out to the artist! Drop an email, fill out a form, send a text, or make a phone call! Just let the artist know you’re interested in commissioning a painting and looking for more information, options, and next steps.
- The artist will be in touch and have a conversation with you either over email, Zoom, in person, or on the phone — to get to know you and what you’re looking for. The artist will put together a few options and quotes for size(s) and budget, and talk over more specifics.
- You decide which option you want to commission; pay a deposit, then artist gets to work on the first part of sketches or a mockup of the idea, seeking your input at points along the way.
- Artist creates final painting at real scale — seeks your input for any changes, or approval for final production.
- If this commissioned painting is a surprise gift, work with the artist to coordinate the logistics and unveiling to the recipient.
- Final payments are made, final painting is completed and picked up/delivered/shipped!
- You or the gifted hang the painting on your wall! Snap a photo or a few and send them back to the artist — she loves to see how it all turns out!
RACHEL BRASK 