Draft agreement for a portrait

Artist

John Terje

Client

NameAddressPostcode and townPhoneEmail

What is to be painted

Size

From photo no.

Medium

Oil on canvas

Varnish

yes / no

Price of the painting

Deposit (30 %)

Balance on delivery

Delivery time

Terms

1. The artist will paint an original oil painting on canvas, size ________, from photo no. ________ supplied by the client, and with any further descriptions and wishes from the client as set out in this agreement.
2. Further description of how the painting should be composed, if applicable: ________________________
3. For portraits and full-figure paintings, the artist decides the shape and colour of the background unless otherwise described in the field above.
4. A deposit of 30 % of the price is paid on signing. The balance is paid on delivery, before the work is handed over or shipped.
5. Work begins once the agreement has been signed by both parties and the deposit has been paid.
6. The delivery time is estimated at ________ weeks and is an estimate. Oil paint needs time to dry between layers and after completion before shipping, and the artist will let the client know if delivery is delayed.
7. Varnish to be applied: yes / no. Varnishing requires many weeks of extra drying time, as the paint must be completely dry before the varnish is applied. A varnishing fee per painting applies, payable together with the balance before delivery.
8. The client may ask for a photo of the finished painting before payment. If the client rejects the painting, payment and delivery may be stopped by either party with no further financial obligations. Any changes the client wishes to have made to the painting before delivery must be explicitly agreed.
9. Because the painting is made to the client's own photos and wishes, the right of withdrawal does not apply. If the client cancels after work has started, the deposit is not refunded.
10. Shipping to addresses outside the country where the work is located is invoiced separately at documented cost. Shipping within the same country is included in the price, unless the client requires a different type of shipping that increases the cost.
11. The artist retains the copyright to the work and may use images of it in marketing, unless otherwise agreed. For paintings other than portraits and full-figure paintings, the artist may produce photographs and giclée prints without any financial compensation to the client.

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