Commission FAQ

This is when a Collector reaches out to Marin to have a custom piece of artwork completed based on their personal story or core values of their business. 

Once a commission is booked and the deposit is submitted, a questionnaire will be sent to the Collector prior to beginning the commission to gather details on sizing, colors, etc.  Once Marin reviews all of the details within the questionnaire, a 60-minute call will be scheduled with the Collector to review the details and answer any questions.

This depends on the size of the piece and design. The overall process takes 6-8 weeks, pending any design changes or shipping logistics.

No. The artist does however have a non-refundable deposit, and potentially other fees, in the event the commission is canceled. When Marin accepts a commission, other creative opportunities are turned down so she can focus on the Collectors custom piece.

Yes. 

Commissions can be canceled 30-days prior to the agreed upon start date.  If a commission is canceled after it has been started, the Collector will be charged for any time\materials invested along with the non-refundable deposit.

Yes. To stay true to the artist’s style and creative process, should drastic changes be requested the artist has the right to decline. If changes are requested that align with the artists style\brand, additional fees may be added to the final investment upon completion. This will be discussed with the Collector beforehand.

Yes. Collectors can request limited copyright to their artwork upon completion. 

This means Marin will not post full image pictures of the commission on social media accounts, on her website, or use any digital images of the artwork on any printed materials (greeting cards, journals, etc).

As the artist, Marin owns creative rights to the artwork so the Collector cannot use digital imaging to create physical or virtual products.

This varies on the size of the piece, style, and products used. An initial investment of 50% is requested upfront, with the final investment paid to the artist upon completion (prior to shipment). Please feel free to send an email to info@marinlee.com to request information or receive an estimate!

Each painting is carefully packaged to ensure safety of the artwork during transport.  Any shipments outside of the US may result in the Collector paying additional fees and any shipments that require freight shipping (due to the size of the piece) may also require additional shipping charges to be paid.

ALL artwork is shipped with a signature required upon delivery.  It is the responsibility of the Collector to ensure someone will be onsite to accept the package when it's delivered.  Since fine art is delicate in nature, it cannot be left outside exposed to the elements or left in a place where the temperature\humidity is not controlled.

As the artist, Marin handles the title of the piece the same as the creation process. If a title is assigned to the piece before it's created, it can potentially subtract from the organic development of the commission. As the Collector, you are empowered to convey what statement you’d like the piece to make and Marin will absolutely embed that into the final creation!