COMMISSIONS
Would you like to invite the beloved of your family, parish or community deeper into the beauty of belonging by collaborating in a new work of sacred art? It would be my privilege to journey alongside you, and to share the precious and unique story of God’s love unfolding in
your life and in the life of your community!
MAKING A COMMISSION
INSPIRATION
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The potential client contacts Sapphira with the subject he/she would like in an original oil painting.
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Sapphira provides a quote estimating the price of the desired project.
CONTRACT
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If the client wishes to proceed with the commission, Sapphira provides a contract to be signed by both the artist and the client.
RESEARCH
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Sapphira researches Biblical, historical, literary and artistic expressions of the subject.
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Based on this research and the client’s heart for the painting, Sapphira develops several compositional sketches to be discussed with the client.
PROJECT PROPOSAL
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Sapphira provides the client with an official project proposal, including a detailed sketch and an explanation of the image’s iconographic symbolism.
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Sapphira discusses this proposal with the client and considers the client’s requested revisions.
PAINTING
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Sapphira hires models to actualize the final composition.
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The final painting begins on high-quality canvas.
DELIVERY
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The client’s new, original oil painting is professionally packaged and delivered.
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Final payment is made on delivery.
