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  Rita C. Ford   
  Nashville, TN USA  
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Commissioning A Painting

I specialize in representational and slightly impressionistic artworks which are generally developed in series or groups of paintings with an overall theme. By creating series paintings, I develop expertise, skills and techniques which can be utilized in the development of other works. Commissioned works allow me to expand beyond my normal realm of series paintings.

Commissioning a painting is based on mutual trust between both the artist and the buyer. The buyer must trust that the artist is competent and skilled and has good business ethics. The artist must trust that the buyer has reviewed their style, and techniques and understands their capabilities. Good communication between the buyer and the artist is a must and the key to successfully competing the work.

I accomplish this by making the commissioned work interactive, letting you see the work as it progresses and asking for your input during the various stages of the process.

I also require only a 50% deposit up front to begin your work. This allows us both to have a mutual investment in the work.

Outlined below is an overview of "How the Commission Process Works". This process has been developed based on best practices used on previous commissioned works. The interactive process between the buyer and artist has been one of the most outstanding factors in creating a successful piece of artwork.

How The Commission Process Works
Portfolio: View my Portfolio to review my style of work.
Contact: Generally, I am contacted by people who have an idea of a subject that they want painted through my Brushworks Newsletter, eBay auctions or the EBSQ website.
Price List: I maintain a price list outlining the cost based on price per square inch of canvas size and shipping charges. The list represents consistent pricing for all my artwork and eliminates pricing based on the emotional aspects of a painting. It also assists in valuation of the artwork, as future prices increase, so does the value of your commissioned artwork. Please contact me if you would like to see the price list: Click To Send E-mail
Subject: After reviewing the price list, you send a