When it comes to creating new artwork, there is nothing better than getting a new collector in the studio or on the phone who wants to have a work of art done for them. There is no greater connection than being commissioned and trusted to make your dream a reality.

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Michael is old school when it comes to commissioning a work of art. He doesn't have lengthy contracts or crazy demands. He simply takes what you want and turns it into a piece of art. 

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Commissioning a work of art on canvas follows a simple format. This is outlined below.

 

          Step 1: Concept       Step 2: Budget      Step 3: Original Size      Step 3A Collector Size

         

                              Step 3B: Final Price  Step 4: Schedule.     Step 5: Delivery           

              

 

The first step of course is coming up with a concept. This is a collaborative effort between the artist and the collector. Concepts will change along the way, but the overall main theme of the painting will be established at the onset.

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The second step is probably the most elusive. Creating and staying within a budget. Mike has a different approach. He would much rather have you get a great piece of art than haggle over price. We work off of a simple formula that will establish a price that will fit almost every budget. The price changes based on our simple PITA scale. That's correct, it's tried and true but the price is based on how much of a pain in the a** it will be! Seriously though, it's based on complexity. The more complex, the higher the cost.

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Once a budget has been established, the third step is an interesting one and involves 3 parts; original size, collector size, and final price. So, size does matter! Mike likes to work with smaller pieces. The majority of those pieces are done as an 8x10 oil on canvas. Once completed, the 8x10 is professionally photographed and then published as a high resolution Giclee on artist tight weave water resistant canvas. This gets the size exact for the collector. Mike then goes back on the canvas and retouches the larger published version to complete. This is done so that every piece Mike creates actually results in an Original and a Derivative Original. Pricing is part of this. First, it allows the collector to get an original piece done just for them while keeping the cost down.  Secondly, it allows Mike to be able to keep the first iteration in most cases. Mike also offers the actual small original as a package deal. This is a more expensive option, but gives the collector both something that is valuable as well as different. Consider that the 8x10 is the concept piece while the larger is the final...

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Step 4 is the scheduling. Every original is different. This makes the time to completion variable. Most pieces will be finished in just a few months. However, as stated in Toy Story II, "You Can't Rush Art!" What will determine the overall time is the complexity. 

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The last step is Delivery. Mike like's to be able to meet his collectors, however, we know that can not always be possible. Once he see's the end of the piece nearing, we will schedule a delivery time. If the collector cannot pick up the artwork or have it delivered personally, we can ship the art. When it comes to shipping, we like to ship the art framed. The cost to ship is upon the collector and proper insurance must be obtained before shipping. This is because most carriers will not cover art to the full value. Having the artwork added to personal insurance is easy to do and not expensive at all. Just make sure, as a collector, to let your insurance company know that the art will be in transit. This will then protect both the collector and the artist if anything happens in transit. As for framing, the cost of the frame is also upon the collector. We will give you framing options, however, if you do not want to have us frame it, we will certainly ship it unframed...

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We look forward to creating a piece of art for you in the near future!!!

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