Artist Feature: Michael Ireland
Having found his passion as a watercolorist, Michael Ireland didn’t want to switch media when he felt called to work larger. The delicate simplicity of his large landscapes evokes serenity and resilience—one reason why so many healthcare providers have commissioned Ireland’s work. Read More
Commission Tips: Maintaining Installed Artwork
A work of commissioned art does not, of course, end with its installation. With some basic care, commissioned works of art will be enjoyed for years to come. We asked five experienced artists to describe their own maintenance plans. Read More
Visual Communication: From Artist Imagination to Project Proposal
Sculptor Jean Jacques Porret used an existing sculpture, sketches, models, and decades of experience to create a new artwork commission for homeowners in Indianapolis. Read More
Commission Accomplished: Southern Adventist University
A commissioned relief sculpture provides “big impact” for Southern Adventist University’s newly renovated presidential suite, reflecting the spirit of the school’s mission. Read More
Artist Feature: Jeff Smith
In his twenty-five year career as an architectural stained glass artist, Jeff Smith has studied with some of the world’s leading glass and design masters, and has artwork commissions throughout North America. Today he finds solace and satisfaction at his studio in the “mountains” of West Texas. Read More
Commission Tips: Scheduling Artist Payments
While the traditional payment schedule of “50% down, 50% upon completion” still holds for many artists, for others this model no longer complements the division of labor for a commissioned work of art. We asked four artists to share the details of their payment schedules. Read More
Visual Communication: From Artist Imagination to Project Proposal
A sketch for a proposed public art project for T-Mobile and the City of Cupertino, CA, helped to give artist Riis Burwell the confidence he needed to try a new style of sculpture. Read More
Commission Accomplished: Fire Station 150, Santa Clarita, CA
A 2012 mural commissioned by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission pays homage to the men and women of Fire Station 150—and to the muralists of the 19th century. Read More
Artist Feature: Jon Michael Route
Wisconsin artist Jon Michael Route began his career in architectural metals and jewelry before beginning his nearly thirty-year career as an independent craft artist. An “incurable romantic” for metal, Route is finding new artistic energy in moving his studio to an old building. Read More
Commission Tips: Determining Artist Design Fees
We asked five artists to share their design fee rates and deliverables—the variety of their responses just might surprise you. Read More