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Donna Liguria Art
Fine Art for the Home & History Buffs, A Realistic Acrylic Artist
More info is needed about your Commission Request...
More info is needed about your Commission Request...
Commissions are Open!
Great! You are interested in a commission, thank you! There are a few things I will be asking you, or answer the details in your email when contacting me. The FAQs may also help you to know more about what I do, too.
What Size Painting Do You Need?
The size of the desired painting is a major factor in a Commission. Click the button below to see common Canvas Sizes to help in your decision.
- I can suggest a best fit size, if desired, especially after seeing a photo.
- I tend to NOT frame artwork on commissions and leave that decision to the client's choice for their decor. Remember that depending on the frame chosen, the overall effect and space of the art.
- Artistic license is defined as "an artist is accorded leeway in his or her interpretation of something and is not held strictly accountable for accuracy." Artists are fond of this.
When do you need the Painting?
When do you need the Painting?
Many artists will post when they are taking Commissions with "Commissions Open" or "Commissions Closed" which I will do as needed too. Realize that although painting in acrylics - which dry fairly quickly, there is still a curing period at various steps and varnishing when it is completed. If a holiday or gifting is pending and a commission is needed by a specific date, I'll let you know if it can be completed in time. Also, time would need to be considered if shipping!
Are you considering a Pet Portrait?
Please have several good quality, clear images of your furry friend so that I can clearly see why he, she, or it is the apple luv-bug of your eye. Let me know if there is a specific setting, position, background color, a favorite toy or any other information that you wish to include or exclude from the photo(s). And I definitely need to know your pet's name!
What are the basics for a commission?
We will discuss the subject and timeframe and expectations between both of us. A pricing structure will be prepared, a contract agreement signed, and a deposit of 1/2 the total (non-refundable) payment will be made before any art work, sketches, and/or mockups begin. This is standard art world procedure.
According to the agreement made, the final payment will be made before the artwork is handed over to the client.
When gift giving and holidays are upcoming, Commissions can only be taken on a first come, first paid schedule as time permits.
Do you have Photographs of your Subject to be Painted?
Do you have Photographs of your Subject to be Painted?
Having good quality reference photos help both the artist and the client's expectations when communicating the subject of the Commission.
For Pet Portraits, I love having the pet in various positions and great lighting. Please include a favorite toy too.
Where are you located?
This is something I must know in order to know how the painting is getting to you, whether you are picking it up or we are shipping it. With the costs of shipping these days...that cost must be considered toward the total.
Artist Statement:
I do not paint portraits of people. View my Gallery pages and you'll see my preference is to paint animals, nature, houses, landscapes, water, etc. Pet portraits are welcome.
As you can tell from my Gallery pages, the style of art I create is realism. If you love my style of art, contact me to commission an artwork for you to enjoy!