Commissions
Pet Portraits
Ordering a custom pet portrait offers a meaningful and personal way to celebrate the bond with your beloved pets. A custom portrait captures your pet's personality and expression, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake that lasts a lifetime. Whether you're commemorating a pet's life, marking a special occasion, or simply wanting a beautiful representation of your furry friend, a custom portrait provides emotional value and adds a personal touch to your home. Additionally, it makes for a thoughtful, heartfelt gift for pet lovers. Each piece is crafted with care and attention to detail, ensuring the artwork reflects your pet's unique charm in a way that photographs alone cannot.
Wildlife & Nature Art
A custom wildlife portrait offers a unique and personal way to bring the beauty of nature into your home or workspace. Unlike mass-produced art, a custom portrait is tailored to your vision, capturing the essence and individuality of your chosen animal with attention to every detail. Whether it’s a favorite species or a representation of wildlife that resonates with you, a personalized piece allows you to express your connection in a meaningful way. Custom wildlife art supports artists who are passionate about conservation and can serve as a timeless conversation piece that adds character to your space. It makes a wonderful gift for the animal lover in your life.
COMMISSION TERMS OF SERVICE
The following Terms of Service will be effective upon commission agreement between Looking Owl Art, LLC (herein referred to as “Artist”) and the client (herein referred to as “Client”):
General
Terms of Service and Prices are subject to change at any time. The Client shall only be subject to the Terms of Service and Price at the time of the commission agreement. The Artist reserves the right to reject a commission for any reason. Commission requests that would violate any intellectual property rights will be rejected.
Payment
Upon acceptance of a commission request by the Artist, the Client will receive a communication outlining the requested scope of work for review and approval. Upon Client approval of the scope of work, Client will receive an invoice by email for 50% of the full cost of the commission. Payments will only be accepted in USD. The non-refundable deposit payment is due from the Client within 10 days to hold the commission reservation. Once the deposit invoice is paid, the commission will be started in the order of the Client waiting queue. If the deposit invoice is not paid within 10 days, the commission will be canceled and the Client will receive a notice via email communication and will lose their place in the queue.
Upon completion of commission and Client approval, Client will receive a final invoice for the remaining balance of the commission cost. Upon receipt of final payment, the commission will be sent to print production. If Client opts to pay commission cost in full prior to the start of the commission, Artist shall provide invoice for full commission cost, which will be due within 10 days.
Right of Refusal
It is the intent of the agreement that the Artist will create an artwork for the Client that the Client will purchase. However, if after the artwork is completed, the Client does not wish to purchase the artwork, the Client may refuse. In that case, the Artist will retain the artwork and the deposit, free of any claims or interests of the Client and the Client will owe no additional fees to the Artist.
Deadlines
Depending on the commission workload, the turnaround time should take approximately 3 weeks. Client will receive an estimated time for completion, and/or notification if there is a delay in completing the commission by estimated deadline. Client shall notify Artist of any specific deadline needed. Artist will make every effort to honor the deadline request, but it is not a guarantee. Clients may request a work in progress update at any time.
Revisions
It is the Client’s responsibility to communicate with the Artist regarding any discrepancies between the scope of work and the artwork execution. There will be regular intervals in which the Artist will communicate with the Client to complete the commission to the Client’s expectations. Client is entitled to two (2) reasonable revisions of the final artwork, depending on the nature and scope of work. Artist agrees to accommodate requested revisions to the best of their ability. Client agrees and understands that any revision requests will extend the original completion estimate. Revisions will be completed in a timely manner.
Copyright & Usage Policy
Commissioned artwork is for personal use only. Commercial use of commissioned artwork is prohibited. Artist retains the copyright to all artwork and the right to post on the Artist’s website or for use in website portfolios. Client will advise if the commission should remain private. Artist shall retain ownership rights to the total commissioned artwork until Client submits final payment. Upon issuance of final payment, ownership rights shall be transferred to the Client. Artist shall receive authorship credit for any Artist’s work displayed publicly or via the internet.
Exclusivity
The Client and the Artist agree that the commissioned artwork agreement shall be exclusive. The Artist agrees to exclusively create the commissioned artwork for the sole benefit of the Client. The Artist shall not reproduce in any format any commissioned artwork to benefit the Artist.
Refunds
The Artist agrees that if for any reason the Artist is unable to start or fully complete the Client commission, Client shall be refunded in full for any payment previously remitted.