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Featured Commission
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Featured Commission ~
Veda in Starlight
Mixed media: watercolour, pencil crayon, faux gold foil.
20 hours. 9 x 12 inches. 2025.
Thank you for your interest in hiring me for a commission!
On this page, you will find all the information you may need to start the process of commissioning your next piece of cherished art.
How Much Do Your Commissions Cost?
I charge for my commissions based on three factors.
Firstly, I account for the cost of materials and difficulty with a simple calculation.
The dimensions are multiplied by themselves, so every piece is based on the cost per square inch. For example, if you decide you would like one 9 x 12-inch piece done, then I will multiply 9 by 12 to get the base cost. In this instance, 9 x 12 = $108 CAD.
Secondly, I charge $15 CAD per hour of work spent, which is the minimum wage in Alberta, Canada, where I live.
So if the piece takes 20 hours of work to complete, I will charge $300 CAD.
And thirdly, I ask all clients to cover their shipping expenses.
This includes shipping insurance and the cost to ship, be it domestic or international.
Finally, before any work is done, I request a “good faith” deposit of 50% of the expected minimum cost of the commission up front.
For example, if the piece is 9 x 12 inches and I expect it to take 20 hours, the final commission cost would be estimated to be $408 CAD.
Therefore, before I start the process, I would request $204 CAD.
Please note that once I start working on your piece and you have paid the 50% deposit, this deposit becomes non-refundable.
This ensures I am compensated for any work performed and materials if our agreement ends.
The final 50% or greater is expected to be paid in full before I ship your piece.
It is also important to note that some pieces may take more or less time, and that the initial quote is just an estimate.
Clients should be prepared to pay less or more than the initial quote.
What is The Process of Making Your Commissions?
The process of making your personal art commission is straightforward.
Firstly, when planning out all my pieces, I create a simple digital image as the mock-up so we can agree on the direction of the piece or pieces. This ensures we are both on the same page regarding your preferences, and I have a plan to follow.
Once you agree to the plan, I will proceed with traditional work.
Secondly, once I begin working traditionally, you can expect no to little “in progress” updates.
This is because the process of making art can be unappealing, and it can be hard to see the vision in these middle stages.
I work under the understanding that you will only see the commission at certain times, such as when I need your opinion, or only at the end, once the commission is complete.
Once your commission is finished, there is still a critical step to complete:
As a part of my process, I insist on getting a professional scan of the piece done by a third party or by myself.
This scan is essential for two reasons.
Firstly, having a professional scan converted into a digital file is crucial because it provides you, the client, with a "backup" in case any damage occurs to your pieces during the time you have them. This way, even if it's 30 years down the road, you have a copy for those "just in case" moments.
Secondly, I need to have a digital copy for both my records and my website.
How Long Will it Take For You To Complete My Commission?
As I am currently attending university, you can expect pieces to take several weeks to several months, depending on the size, difficulty, complexity, and the number of commissions you want done at a single time.
I will offer you a more personalized timeframe during our planning discussions.
Revisions and Changes
Sometimes, once a piece is deemed finished, a client may be unhappy with certain aspects or wish to have something changed.
It is important to note that, due to the nature of traditional art, sometimes no significant changes to the piece are possible.
I will, of course, do what I can to offer remediation. Still, it is essential to understand that, unlike in a painting, the medium of mixed media, which I primarily work in, is difficult to change.
It is crucial that the client is happy with the mock-up provided before I start the physical process of creation. Being happy with your mock-up and understanding the plan ensures that at the end of the process, you will be satisfied with the finished piece.
It is also important to note that I do not use digital art programs to alter my pieces. This is because the work you will receive at the end is the original traditional media, and there is no possible way for me to alter it digitally.
All revisions are charged based on the hourly work performed.
In The Case of Refunds
In the chance a client is unhappy with the art I have created, and no remediation can be achieved, there may be a request for a refund.
It is important to note that I do not offer refunds for the 50% “good faith” deposit. And since no final payment has been made, there can be no further refund.
It is also important to note that if the final payment is never made, and the client wishes to cancel the contract, I retain the right to keep the commission, regardless of its current state, and any aspects of creation formed during our contracted time.
Contracts and Receipts
As a part of my hiring process, I request that you sign a simple contract to ensure that you understand the terms of these conditions fully.
For all payments, you will be given an invoice for your records and any copies of pertinent receipts, such as shipping and insurance costs.
All contracts must be agreed upon, signed, and returned to me before I proceed with work on your piece.
Receipts and invoices for your records will be provided at the end of our contracted period.
Disclaimer:
My Right to Refuse
I reserve the right to decline creating any works of art that contradict my code of ethics and values.
I have listed below a non-exhaustive list of art that I will not agree to create in any circumstance whatsoever.
Explicit Sexual Content
NSFW sexual material (including erotica or pornographic depictions)
Sexual depictions of minors (including fictional characters and or fictionalized/imagined scenarios)
Sexual violence or non-consensual acts
Graphic or Extreme Violence
Gore and extreme bodily harm
Torture or abuse depictions (physical, psychological, or animal)
Hate & Discrimination
Harmful stereotypes targeting protected groups
Racism, homophobia, transphobia
Sexism, ableism, xenophobia
Religious bigotry or calls for religious persecution
Dangerous Activity
Self-harm promotion or encouragement (including eating disorders, suicide)
Certain illegal acts or depictions
Misinformation & Harmful Advocacy
Deliberate spread of conspiracy theories or disinformation
Encouragement of harmful pseudoscience (e.g., “miracle cures,” anti-vax propaganda)
AI References or “Fan Art”
The use of AI “art” as a reference
Requesting fan art of other artists’ work or other persons’ intellectual properties or copyrighted materials that I or the client do not own legally
Any More Questions?
I hope that answered any questions you may have.
But if you’ve made it this far and you’re still asking yourself, “Well, Kat, what about this?”
Then click the button below to take you to the Commissions Explained page to learn more about my commissions process.
