COMMISSIONING AN ARTWORK


Step 1. Reach Out

  • Contact Elsie Joy HERE with your name, email, and short description of the project in mind

Step 2. Initial Discussion & Paperwork

  • The artist will respond with questions related to project details such as: medium, desired dimensions, location (for site specific jobs), timeline, subject matter, etc.

  • Once project details are decided upon, a preliminary invoice containing the price estimate will be sent

  • The contract displaying project specifics and agreements between parties will be delivered and signed prior to project’s initiation

  • A 50% deposit based on price quoted within preliminary invoice is required prior to project’s initiation

Step 3. Getting Started

  • Elsie Joy will purchase materials required for the project and work within the set timeframe

Step 4. Finalizing

  • The completed artwork will either be presented in-person for local clientele, or mailed for long-distance commissions

  • Remaining payment will be made after completion of the project - please see “payment” section for more information

Payment


All work is completed based on an hourly rate and material costs, which can fluctuate depending on project specific factors such as scale, level of detail, location/surface, desired timeframe, etc.

A 50% deposit based on the price quoted within the preliminary invoice is expected prior to the start of the commission. The remainder, based upon the price in the final invoice, is required within 30 days after the project’s completion. Payment is accepted in the form of cash or check.