Commission

Where your ideas

Meet my style

Either you have a clear vision, a rough idea, or anything in between, I can help to bring it into reality.

How it works

  1. Enquiry

Fill out the commission form below.

After the form is submitted, I’ll reach out to you within 2 business days to schedule the initial consultation.

2. Initial Consultation

During the initial consultation, we will discuss:

  • Size, orientation and anticipated hanging location

  • Overall design, key features

  • Color palette preference (you can refer to my other paintings for inspiration, or bring your own photos)

  • Finish and framing options

  • Timelines, any questions you have

Form: video call; or in person, if you’re in San Francisco Bay Area. This will provide context of

Duration: 30 minutes and up to an hour.

Consultation is free of charge.

3. Sign Agreement

Following the consultation, I’ll send you the finalized quote based on our discussion. Usually this takes 1-2 business days.

If you’d like to proceed, we will sign a commission agreement. And a 40% deposit is required to secure the spot and to start the mock-up sketch.

*See FAQ section for cancellation and refundable period.

4. Preliminary Sketch

I will create a small-scale color sketch for approval before starting the actual commission work. I may contact you via email or text for more input during this process.

We may have a video call after the initial sketch to discuss any revision request.

One free revision is included.

Initial round of preliminary sketch takes 1 week. Each round of revision takes 3-5 days. Larger painting and more detailed sketch may take longer.

A 40% progress payment is required upon mock-up approval to start the final painting.

5. Finish & Delivery

Final painting may take 1-3 weeks to finish.

Upon finish the painting, I will send you a photo or short video for approval.

Minor things can be adjusted. Please understand there’s limitation imposed by the watercolor media for changes.

The remaining 20% is due before shipping.

Indicative Commission Price

The sizes below are standard and suggestive. I can make any size you like.

* Price above does not include sales tax

Notes:

  • All paper listed above are 140 lbs 100% cotton cold-press professional grade watercolor paper. 140 lbs paper is considered medium thickness.

  • For “Paper stretched on wood frame” and “Paper mounted on wood panel”, UV protection and wax varnish are included in the price. Wax varnish dries Matt and it makes the surface waterproof. These two options don’t need a glass or plastic shield over them.

  • Wood panels available in two different depth: 7/8” deep and 1-5/8” deep. For size over 24”2-1/2” deep panel is available (Add around $30-$50 depending on size)

  • Wood frame and wood panel price subject to market increase

Commission Form

FAQs

  • Normally, from initial consultation (step 2) to preliminary sketch approval (step 4) takes 2 weeks.

    Factor that can increase this process: bigger paintings (either side over 20”/ 50cm), complicated designs, or full scale or detailed sketches, multiple revisions.

    Final painting takes 1-3 weeks to complete.

  • Usually 5” x 8” or 8” x 11”

    For bigger and more complexed paintings, I may elect to do a 12” x 16” sketch.

  • After the first free revision, for sketch less than 8” x 11”, each additional revision costs $50.

    For sketch larger than that, each revision costs $80.

  • The commission can be canceled at any stage. Only deposit is refundable under certain terms. (See deposit refund policy for details.) The progress payment and final payment are not refundable once paid.

    Before the starting date, the commission can be cancelled by either you (the client) or me (the artist). If I canceled the commission, I will refund the full amount of the deposit regardless if any material has been purchased.

  • Deposit for starting the work is fully refundable before the start date of the scheduled commission work, given the following condition(s):

    No specific material has been purchased for the commission. I will notify you if any special materials need to be purchased for the commission in the final quote.

    In case any material has been purchased, if the material is returnable, the portion of deposit less restocking fee can be refunded; If the material is not returnable, the portion of deposit less the material cost can be returnable.

    On and after the starting date, the deposit is not refundable, regardless if the preliminary sketch has been done. This is to cover the lost opportunity.