DOG PORTRAIT Commission Agreement with Adrianna

Adrianna Button 4900 Elder Avenue Charlotte, North Carolina 28205

updated 12.29.06

 

A.  ABOUT YOU

         

Name:                                                                                                                                             

 

 

Shipping address:                                                                                                                           

 

City, State & Zip:                                                                                                                             

 

Phone (optional):                                                                                                                             

 

Email*:                                                                                                                                            

 

*     In the event that this commission is a gift, make sure this is an email account that we can use without spoiling the surprise.        

          

B.  ABOUT YOUR DOG PORTRAIT

 

As commission agreements are received, they are placed on my commission calendar. Based on how many commissions are ahead of you, there may be a waiting period before I can start your commission. I will notify you of that time table and keep you updated. Once your commission is started, it typically takes me 4-6 weeks to complete the painting, which includes two progress photos for your comment. This 4-6 week window does not include drying or shipping time. The paints will take 7-10 days to dry, but sometimes longer depending on paint layer thickness and weather conditions outside (high moisture, rainy weather, slows my paints drying time).

 

Does this portrait have to be done by a specific date?                                                                  

 

Dog’s or Dogs’ Name(s):                                                                                                                

 

Breed(s) of Dog (list if mix breeds):                                                                                               

         

 

Select from below:

 

12"x12"                                  $250 USD

18"x18"                                  $450 USD

24"x24"                                  $850 USD

Two Dogs 24"x24"            $1,275 USD

30"x30"                               $1,200 USD

Two Dogs 30"x30"            $1,800 USD

 

Contact me for pricing for other sizes.

Shipping and insurance are additional fees to the prices listed above.


 

C.  What I need from you

 

Please read this Commission Agreement, sign and date it, and return it with the following items:

 

1.     Provide a 25% (of sales price) earnest deposit.  This deposit is non-refundable.

 

2.     Provide a minimum of two photographs of your dog and in good lighting; the better the photograph, the better the portrait.  Original photos color copy better than they re-photograph.  All original photos will be returned with the portrait at the time of shipping.  Digital photographs can be emailed to me. abutton@carolina.rr.com

 

3.     Backgrounds can be a color field or a naturalistic setting; see my recent work.  I will choose the color(s) that I feel best complement your painting.  You can let me know if you have a preference for, or a dislike of, a particular color.  Please be specific. For example, in lieu of red tell me if you like maroon or bright red, or reference one of my paintings that you’ve seen.  Please note, final color choice is up to the artist's interpretation.

 

D.  good communication!!

 

By signing this Agreement, we agree to the following:

 

1.     The Buyer understands that the portrait being commissioned will be Adrianna's interpretation of their dog.  The portrait is created to be a stylized painting; not meant to be truly realistic, but fun and lively. (That is why you are commissioning a painting and not a photograph. J)

 

2.     Adrianna will email a digital photograph of the completed portrait to the Buyer at two phases in the painting development.  If the Buyer is not satisfied with the outcome, very minor changes can be made.  However, the Buyer understands that only changes within reason, and ones that Adrianna feels she is able to successfully accommodate, will be made.  Also, the Buyer understands, due to the nature of computer monitors, colors may look slightly different in person.

 

3.     If the Buyer is not satisfied with attempts to modify the portrait, they are not obligated to purchase the portrait.  However, the Buyer understands that their 25% deposit is non-refundable.  If the Buyer chooses not to purchase the portrait, than Adrianna has ownership of the portrait and has the right to sell it.

 

4.     After the Buyer’s approval, the final 75% of the portrait price plus shipping is due.  Shipping and insurance costs will be arranged prior to commitment, and the painting will be shipped upon payment.

 

5.     Adrianna accepts payments of check, money order, or PayPal.  Credit card payments are accepted through PayPal.  Due to the pace of commission work, checks and money orders work great and save me PayPal fees. J

 

6.     The Buyer understands that Adrianna reserves all copyright and reproduction rights to the portrait.

 

Buyer’s Signature:                                                                          Date:                                       

                                                                                                                 

Seller:                      Adrianna E. Button