How to Commission your Wedding Flower Art
How to Commission your Wedding Flower Art
1. Let Me Paint for You!
I can offer you a beautiful, bespoke wedding flower illustration that will preserve your treasured wedding flowers forever.
Take a look at my website and social media to get a good idea of my work and style. Is there a particular piece, combination or flower that you love?
Check out the price range and packages offered on my website to see what works within your budget. Remembering that original art will cost more than the price of prints or reproductions.
Top Tips
- I only produce work in my own style, so it’s good to be familiar with what you’ll be getting.
2. Get in Touch
Once you’ve decided that this is how you’d love to preserve your treasured wedding flowers, then get in touch!
You can contact me via my website, email or social media.
Mention the type and subject of art you’d like (wedding flower commission) the amount of flower stems you’d like to be included within the piece (1-5 stems) and mention any examples that caught your eye.
Top Tips
- Clearly describe what you want to commission, using any references you may have.
- Be mindful that there are limited slots for original commissioned art. So its best to book early.
3. Wedding Flower Packages
Offer brides varies options for newly weds. Decide whether you’d like to have just the original piece of art or whether you’d like to include the giclee prints or thank you card packages.
Top Tips
- If you’d like the giclee print package, have an idea of who you’d like these for and how many. Popular choices have been for bridesmaids and for the mother of the bride.
- Do get in touch if the provided packages don’t cover your needs. Everything is adaptable!
4. Creating a Brief & Contract
It’s a good idea to work out the details before we start. I will confirm the size, medium and technique, subject matter, number of flower stems, price, payment and timeline upfront. We will also confirm which package you’d like to go with, how many giclee prints or thank you cards you may wish to include. The contract will also clearly state deadlines, pricing, what’s included (deliverables) payment and postage.
I like to create a brief and contract as it provides a reliable way to avoid any confusion within the art process. It ensures the process of commissioning an artwork remains professional and sets clear expectations for both me, the artist and you, the buyer.
Top Tips
- Be clear with your brief and don’t assume the artist knows what your’re thinking.
- Communicate throughout the commission. Decide whether you’d like to see initial sketches and be a part of the process. This can save any unwanted surprises at the end.
- Be mindful that the art techniques used can not be changed and revisions or changes are not possible with this art process.
- A Certificate of Authenticity will be provided, signed and dated by the me the artist.
Check out the blog from JOKstudios on 'What is a Certificate of Authenticity' (See below)
5. The Actual Flowers
In order for me to illustrate your wonderful wedding flowers I will need a clear reference for each chosen flower stem. You can do this in one of two ways.
A. Get your florist to send me the selected flowers as part of their wedding flower preparation. This would be at your responsibility. I can then professionally photograph the flowers as I need them and draw them from my photographic reference. This is the preferred option, as I have the exact flowers.
B. Photograph your flowers and email them to me WITH the exact flower name for reference.I will provide you with a clear guide on how to do this.
Top Tips
- Ask your florist to give you the correct flower names and colour reference for each flower you’d like to be illustrated. The florist will know!
- If you are photographing the flowers, send a range of clear photographs from different angles.
5. Final Delivery
The completion date and delivery process will have been establish in the brief & contract process. Sit back and look forward to your very happy, post wedding, post!
Top Tips
- Let me know you’ve received your art and how much you love it!
- Learn how to look after your original art by reading my Blog.
Check out the blog from JOKstudios on 'How to look after your original Art' (See below)
7. Copyright
Artists have copyright of their artwork by default. Should the artwork be used for commercial or licensing rights; a separate contract needs to be agreed upon.
Top Tips
- Ask the artist if you are unclear about anything.
- Always seek permission if you’d like to use the art in any areas not originally agreed.
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