How Commissions Work

Here’s a simple, friendly guide to what happens if you decide to have an artwork created in response to a wildlife encounter you experienced.

Your Enquiry

You share a little about the wildlife encounter you experienced, the animal involved and anything that felt significant or memorable to you about the moment.

You can also share any preferences around size/medium, if you already have them in mind.

If you’re unsure about anything, I’ll guide you.

Choosing the Best Reference Image

If you have photographs from your encounter, I will look through them with you and advise on what will best support the artwork.

These images are used as visual references, helping with details, expression, light and setting, while the artwork itself is shaped by your encounter and how the moment was experienced.

Your Quote & Timescale

I confirm the price and the estimated timeframe (usually 6–12 weeks) based on the scale and nature of the artwork.

Once you’re happy, we move forward to booking.

Booking Your Slot

A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your place in my schedule.

This covers materials and reserves your creation time.

Commission bookings are currently open for 2026.

Creating Your Artwork

Your artwork is created by hand using professional-grade materials.

Throughout the process, I work with the experience in mind, focusing on presence, expression and what made the moment meaningful to you.

You can opt for 1–2 progress updates, or a full surprise reveal.

Final Review

I will send you clear photos of the finished piece.

You can request one set of small tweaks (e.g., softening fur edges, deepening shadows, lifting highlights).

Major changes or redesigns are not included.

Final Payment & Delivery

Once approved, the remaining balance is paid.

Your artwork is then mounted, wrapped securely, and shipped via tracked delivery.

Aftercare

Every piece includes a care guide and Certificate of Authenticity.

If you need framing or care advice, I’m always here to help.

Commission Terms (Summary)

A full set of Terms & Conditions will be provided at the booking stage. These are the key points in simple, clear language.

Deposit

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking.

Final Payment

The remaining balance is due upon completion of the artwork.

Timelines

Commissions typically take 6–12 weeks depending on size, medium and my studio schedule.

Reference Photos

Any reference photographs shared from your encounter must be owned by you or used with permission.

Adjustments

One set of small adjustments is included at the final approval stage.

Returns

Commissioned artwork is non-returnable unless damaged upon arrival.

Damage must be reported within 48 hours with clear photographs.

Delivery

All artwork is sent via tracked delivery, with costs confirmed at the quotation stage.

Copyright

All finished artwork and any images created by JH Fine Art Studio remain the copyright of the artist.

Client supplied reference photographs remain the property of their original owner and are used solely for the purpose of creating the commissioned artwork.

Artwork may be shared online unless requested otherwise (e.g., for gifts).

Response Time

I aim to respond to enquiries within 3 business days.