How do I commission artwork on Book An Artist?

How do I commission artwork using Book An Artist? It’s not as complicated as you might think!

Seeking out the perfect talent online for an art commission can be a tedious and time-consuming process. Where do you start? How do you find the right artist for the job near you? Book An Artist reduces the amount of steps, hurdles and obstacles between your blank wall and commissioned art. We’ve created an easy to use marketplace that allows you to view hundreds of artists in your area! Book An Artist is home to an array of talented creatives – mural artists, illustrators, canvas painters, sign writers and more! Commission art and standout from the crowd with an original piece. Depending on your requirements you can also either reach out to artists directly or Post a Job, allowing interested artists to enquire with you.

How do I commission artwork?

1. Choose your artist.

When it comes to how to commission artwork usually finding an artist involves tirelessly Google searching, trawling social media or relying on a friend of a friend who knows someone. Book An Artist’s search page allows the user to select the type of artist, followed by your country and city. You’re then able to scroll through a list of available artists and peruse their profiles.

Found a favourite? Send them a message with all your important project details. We recommend reaching out to 4 – 5 artists!

2. Post a Job

Alternatively, you are able to use our Post a Job feature which allows the artist to come to you! So, instead of reaching out to artists, you can post your job to the marketplace. Interested parties will respond to your enquiry and you’ll be able to pick and choose! The easiest and quickest method to answering ‘How to commission artwork?’ is to post a job on Book An Artist. Learn more about our Post a Job feature.

3. Discuss the job.

Your chosen artist will get back to you with more questions – give as many details as you can about your art commission (photos or reference images go a long way too!). Providing plenty of details also allows Book An Artist to quickly pair you with a new artist if your chosen one is unavailable.

Your selected artist will provide you with a quote for your project. When you’re happy with your price and ready to get stuck in you can make pay using our secure payment system Book An Artist Pay. The deposit initiates the design process.

You can communicate with your artist both via the platform and by responding to the emails in your inbox. Need to talk it out? Request a phone call using the ‘phone icon’ above your messages with the artist.

3. Make a payment.

Make the commission process run smoothly by ensuring your payments are made in a timely fashion. Artists usually split up their invoice into two or three payments. The deposit initiates the design process and the final payment is made once the project is complete. Any interim payments will be discussed with your artist.

Deposit – Artists often request a deposit to be paid before any design work begins. Once paid, your artist will present to you a digital drawing for you to review, and will provide up to two rounds of edits based on your feedback. Once the final design is approved by you and a start date is agreed upon, paying for the first installment allows your artist to purchase materials needed for your art project to get started.

Final payment – Once the artists finishes your artwork and you’re satisfied, complete payment by paying the final balance within 3 days.

Payments can be made via Book An Artist Pay or bank transfer. Book An Artist Pay is our new payment system that ensures payment protection for both the customer and the artist. The new process allows clients to hold and release payments according to workflow and artists to see financial commitment to the project. Book An Artist Pay is a secure payment system run through Stripe and made to safeguard the payment process in the creative industry. Learn more about Book An Artist Pay!

5. Artwork completion.

Your artist will work their magic and present you regular updates on your art commission as they begin to tackle your project. Feedback is always welcomed and final payments will be made once the final painting, mural or artwork is complete. Check out our 5-star rated reviews