Commissions are a great way to buy art for both the patron and the artist. For me it's a job I know I'll get paid for, and for you it's a piece custom made specifically for your taste, space, and budget. I usually enjoy the challenge of merging my ideas with fresh new ideas of the customer. If you see something you like but it is already sold, or have something in mind that you want, let me know. You can approach me with a space to fill, a budget to meet, a partially figured out idea or any combination of these.

I usually start with sketches and an estimated cost and timeline. If it is a furniture piece I may make a to-scale model. Then I meet with the patron to discuss these, and if they are satisfied I get half the budget to pay for materials to get started. The other half is paid upon completion of the project. With pottery, I may make multiple pieces and choose the best, or let the patron choose his or her favorite. For the patron, that's the beauty of commissions: you get all this special attention and work, but you don't pay any extra. It almost always ends up being an amazing deal and I haven't had an unhappy customer yet.

Of course each commission is different, so details of the procedure need to be worked out according to both the patron and the artist's needs and wants at the time. I am happy to take most commissions, but occasionally am unable because of access to tools or supplies, time constraints, or if the project does not fit into my area of expertise.

For more information, please contact Jon at jon@kamrathsculpture.com.