Commission Deposit
Commission Deposit
Paying a $50 deposit holds your artwork’s spot in my work queue! This is the first step towards a custom oil painting. Paintings can be commissioned in my colorful style or realistic.
After purchase, Sarah Thornton will connect with you via email to begin the process for sketches, color ideas, dimensions, etc.
Prices for custom artwork and the balance due/shipping depend on dimensions and art medium chosen. For example, oil paintings begin at $225.
Oil paintings are created on cradled wood panel and protected with a UV blocking varnish. The wood panels have a wire on the back for easy display.
Oil paintings include up to three layout sketches and color swatches before the artwork begins. These sketches are included in the final artwork’s shipment. Drawings are created based on images emailed with pose/color determined by artist. Oil paintings arrive ready to display and are created on cradled wood panel with wire on back and UV protective varnish on painting surface. Drawings will require framing to protect portrait. Drawings on created on heavy Arches or Strathmore hot press watercolor paper.
$50 deposit holds artwork for one year. If the artist does not receive information to move forward with artwork within the year, your $50 can be used towards artwork at the current pricing structure.
Shipping is not included in artwork pricing and cost will vary depending on dimensions of artwork ordered. USPS is used unless otherwise requested.