Art Commissions - Pet and People Portraits

How to order a commission artwork from Wendy Brown

A one-off, original painting or drawing is a wonderful way to treat yourself or a loved one to something truly unique and with a powerful personal connection.

Here is a summary of the process of getting a fine art commission from Wendy Brown Fine Art. 

 

Free, no-obligation consultation

  • Get in touch, either in person or online
  • Send the clear photo(s) of the subject
  • Request your preferred medium, size and timescale, e.g. acrylic painting on canvas, A2 sized, by the end of September 2025.
  • Wendy will get back to you with any questions and to confirm things like price and turnaround times.

Deposit 

  • 50% is always payable up front. This can be done in cash or card in person or online if needed.

Mock up

  • Wendy will usually send a digital mock up to show you how the design will look in terms of layout, proportion, background colours, etc.
  • Changes - it is critical that any requests or changes are done at this stage as things cannot be changed in any significant way once the painting has started.
  • Once you’ve approved the mock up, the painting will start.

The painting process

  • For oils this takes much longer than acrylics due to the longer drying times.
  • Pencil drawings can be turned around within 2 weeks typically, from design approval to despatch. 
  • Acrylics paintings take 4-8 weeks depending on size, complexity and artist availability.
  • Oil paintings typically take 2-4 months.
  • Timescales will also vary depending on Wendy’s workload.
  • If you require regular updates and progress photos, do ask.

Final approval 

  • Wendy will send a photo of the finished artwork to ensure you are happy, then dispatch it after the final balance payment has been made.
  • Delivery will be by hand if you are local or by additional (pre-agreed) postage cost if you are further away.
  • Paintings are usually sold unframed to save significantly on postage costs and to allow you to choose a frame to suit your own interior style.
  • Drawings are sold mounted, eg an A4 drawing in an A3 mount, with a backing board and cellophane protective wrapper. 

If you would like to proceed with an initial,no-obligation enquiry, please get in touch using this button. Wendy will be happy to help. 

EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS COMMISSION PAINTINGS