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Step By Step Guide To Commissioned Oil Paintings

By Shirley Roberts


A lot of art lovers are keen to find a beautiful customized work of art for their home. Yet if you have little experience with commissioning art, it can seem very intimidating. The good news is that it may be much easier to achieve than you realize. This guide is aimed at helping you through the process of buying commissioned oil paintings with simple step by step help.

The fist thing you may wish to consider is what you are looking for. Many elements define an artwork from size to style to medium. Thus it can be helpful to think carefully about where the item will be displayed. Choosing a size and medium to compliment its surroundings makes sense. Write down your ideas to help you to refine your thoughts.

If the painting is a gift for a loved one, think about what he or she is interested in and loves. An oil painting that reflects his or her personality is a meaningful and thoughtful gift. It is also useful to jot down your budget in advance. Finally, spend some time looking through art magazines and online to see examples of artworks. This is sure to give you plenty of ideas and inspiration for styles and colors.

There are a limitless number of subjects for oil paintings but getting a sense of the classic genres is a good starting point. These include landscape, portraits, figurative, still life and abstract. Artists explore a variety of variations on these themes.

Once you have considered carefully the type of subject that will best suit your requirements, the next part is to find an artist who is focusing on this particular genre. The means of connecting to artists are varied. Some possibilities are demonstrated in the following paragraphs.

Some of the possibilities for learning about artists and their work include checking out art fairs, looking in local galleries and perusing individual artist websites. Do some preliminary research before visiting an art venue so that you can focus your time on those artists work you are most interested in. While working with local artists is an ideal arrangement for many it can also be relatively simple to connect with those in other locations. Many artists regularly ship their work around the world.

If you are not sure whether an artist does commissions from their website it can still be worthwhile to ask. In fact many are very happy to consider this arrangement. They will be able to give you detailed information about deposits, pricing, returns information and time lines.

Last but not least it is very important to be a well informed buyer. This requires careful and accurate research. Ensuring that you fully understand your options and that you choose a commission wisely is very important. The first consultation with an artist is a chance to discuss all your questions and concerns. Remember that oil painting typically takes a long time to dry and is a slow process so this will be factored into time lines. However the end result is typically well worth the wait for buyers who want a lasting and meaningful work of art for their home or to give as a present.




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