Sample Commission Agreement

This Agreement is made on this ____ day of ________, 2024, by and between:

Artist: Tess Bloomer
Email: tessbloomer@gmail.com

Client: [Client’s Full Name]
Address: [Client’s Address]
Email: [Client’s Email]
Phone: [Client’s Phone Number]

1. Commission Details

a) Title/Description of Work: [Title/Description of the Painting]

b) Medium: Acrylic

c) Size: [Dimensions of the Painting]

d) Deadline: [Completion Date]

e) Delivery Method: [Shipping, Pickup]

2. Payment Terms

a) Total Fee: $[Total Amount]

b) Deposit: $[1/2 of Total Amount] (non-refundable, due upon signing this Agreement)

c) Balance: $[Remaining Amount] (due upon completion and prior to delivery)

d) Payment Methods: [zelle, venmo, cash]

3. Process and Revisions

a) Initial Concept: Tess will provide an initial sketch/concept for approval.

b) Revisions: 2 revisions are included. Additional revisions will be charged at $20 per revision.

4. Completion and Delivery

a) The Artist agrees to complete the work by the agreed-upon deadline.

b) Unless otherwise stated, the Client will be responsible for any shipping costs and pick-up arrangements.

5. Copyright and Usage Rights

a) The Artist retains all copyright and reproduction rights to the artwork.

b) The Client receives a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to display the artwork for personal use only.

c) Any commercial use of the artwork by the Client requires a separate agreement and additional fees.

6. Cancellation Policy

a) If the Client cancels the commission after the deposit has been paid, the deposit is non-refundable.

b) If the Artist cancels the commission, the deposit will be refunded in full.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.

8. Signatures 

By signing below, both parties agree to the terms outlined in this Agreement.

Artist: Signature: _________________________
Name: Tess Bloomer
Date: _________________________

Client: Signature: _________________________
Name: [Client’s Full Name]
Date: _________________________