Private Commissions

The Process

Private commissions offer clients the opportunity to own a truly personal artwork, tailored specifically to their space, story, and vision.

The process provides an open diaogue between the client and Holly to discuss ideas/concept, size and aesthetic qualities with the resulting outcome being a truly original and unique painting.

Steps:

1. Choose subject matter and colour palette - landscape, botanical or abstract. Looking through Holly’s various work over the years and choose your favourite pieces can help Holly to form an idea of what type of imagery and aesthetics you prefer

2. Choose size - Holly will send you a price list of various prices and sizes (including terms) which can be adjusted to fit the client’s needs

3. Painting is created - Once a size and concept is chosen and the deposit has been paid, Holly will order the custom-made canvas and commence the painting

4. Painting is finished - The painting usually takes around 1-3 weeks depending on size. Once finished, Holly will send the client photos and if the client is happy with the outcome, the remaining deposit will be paid. If the client is not satisfied, Holly will return 80% of the deposit to the client and Holly will keep the painting.

5. Sending the painting - A drying time of 1-2 weeks is necessary for the surface to ‘touch-dry’ before sending. A custom-made plywood crate can be built which ensures the painting’s safety during travel to its final destination

The Terms

• The size and format (landscape/portrait orientation) of the canvas can be adjusted depending on the client’s preferences where the price will be altered accordingly

• Due to the slow-drying time of oils, there must be an allowance of one - two weeks before the painting can be packaged and shipped to the client

• All prices exclude packaging and freight of the artwork which can be arranged by Holly. Please note, when importing the artwork from New Zealand, the receiver will also pay all relevant duties and taxes

• When Holly and the client have agreed on the size and concept of the painting, an invoice will be emailed which explains the following terms:

• A 50% deposit will be required upon commencement of the painting to cover all material costs. When the client is satisfied with the final result of the artwork via photos or in person, the remaining amount will be paid

• If the client is not satisfied with the artwork, then 80% of the deposit will be returned and Holly will keep the painting. This is to cover the cost of time spent on the artwork