Finn Campbell-Notman

If you are interested in commissioning an original artwork by me this page is here to walk you through the process step by step.

The commissioning process is an ongoing conversation from introductions to the finished work on your wall and often beyond.

1: So to get started let’s chat (via e-mail, on the phone, zoom or via whatsapp etc) to discover if what you have in mind and what I make are a good fit.

Naturally you will have seen my work and found your way here and will have had your interest piqued by my work so this initial conversation will be about discussing what aspects in general that you respond to in my work and what in particular you are looking for.

I’m more than happy to discuss any and all ideas you may have without any obligation so again, let’s chat and see where it takes us

2: Next we’ll discuss some parameters:

Subject(s) and complexity: Single subjects such as an animal or bird with a plain background are far less complex than elaborate compositions irrespective of size however…

Size: Matters; especially when working to commission since changes to a painting during the process of its execution require more time to correct however…

Time: A smaller elaborate painting may take much longer to execute than a huge yet very simple painting.

3: Based on the above discussion we’ll arrive at both an estimate of the time it will take me to make the work and the value of that work.

4: Once we have agreed the subject, price and delivery schedule and are both happy to proceed with the commission we will sign an agreement that commits us to the commission which protects both parties.

5: Once this agreement is signed by both parties and a deposit paid - usually 50% the agreed price the process of the making of the work begins.

6: From initial compositional sketches to finished work there are a few stages at which changes suggested by you can be implemented so that we arrive at a mutually satisfying result.

7: Shipping / Delivery and final payment.

Commission Example: ‘Two Views of West Farm’

Having seen my paintings made for Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year the collector contacted me to ask if I would consider making a pair paintings of the view of an ancient oak tree across their fields. Familiar with the view I suggested that we make a near matched pair: one at sunrise and one with a moonrise at dusk.