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 You know the deal - the random couple stops in the booth during an art fair. The typical conversation ensues: "Love your work. Do you do commission work? Do you have a card?" Card exchange happens but rarely do you hear from the card taker.

Well surprise, surprise - three weeks later I receive a phone call - they want to meet to talk commissioned piece - an oil portrait of their sons as well as some family portrait photography work (my husband is the artist for the photos).

Here's where I'm needing some assistance:

Typically my commissioned work has centered around pet portrait work - and these are relatively small dollar projects and I've not felt the need for a formalized contract. I've never had an unhappy client and the process has always gone off without a hitch.

However, with this commissioned piece we are talking 10x my typical commissioned price - due to size and complexity of project (their interior designer is even involved to ensure colors are appropriate for the painting placement).

I've put together contracts before -  but thought there might be a repository of examples other artists use that I might be able to reference as I craft this particular agreement.

Any ideas you might have to share - I would greatly appreciate!

-k-