1: Introduction
Welcome to Tracy Christina Art. I am so pleased that you're here and considering our services to capture a special moment or pet portrait. By engaging us for a commission, you will be agreeing to the terms below.
2: Our Services
At Tracy Christina Art, I understand how important it is to capture the essence and energy of the moment - the emotion, the spark of life - so I will ask you to share with me any stories or fond memories connected to the subject.
One thing that I have learned about myself as an artist is that the subject that I am being tasked to paint must excite me or call to me in some way, so that it feels good for me, and whilst I will work with you as the client to bring your vision to life, the creative decisions must lie with me and my expertise - this ensures that I create the best piece of art possible that truly captures the spirit and emotion of the subject. I work instinctually and believe that creating a beautiful portrait that you feel a connection to, is as much about my connection with what I'm painting as it is about my technical ability.
With this in mind, I reserve the right to turn down a commission that I don't believe I am the best fit for.
3: Pricing and Payment
My pricing is dependant on the size and complexity of the piece being requested, however I will strive to work with you to meet your budget, within reason. I will provide you with estimated shipping cost at point of commission.
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To secure your booking, I require 50% of the total commission cost.
4: After booking - the creative process
Once you have been placed on the waiting list, I will provide you with an approximate start date (this is subject to change depending on my workload).
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I will advise you once I am ready to begin your commission.
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I will provide you with intermittent updates along the way should you wish, however please note that art can sometimes appear to go through what artists describe as "the ugly phase" - so updates will not be indicative of the finished piece.
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If the finished work does not meet your expectation, you will not be charged further, however the finished piece will remain with me, and I reserve the right to display or resell the piece.
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With your permission, I will post progress pictures to my social media channels, unless the piece has been commissioned as a surprise - in that event, I reserve the right to use video and photography of the in progress piece and finished piece for marketing and promotion once it has been gifted.
