Commissioned Works of Art

Need a special painting for that special space? Talk to us about it. One of the best ways to secure an Ivan Clarke original is to commission it.

In most cases there is no obligation to purchase the finished painting, nor is any deposit required unless it is a very personal request. Ivan will discuss the potential work with you to get a full understanding of what is required.

The unveiling of the finished painting can be via email. It’s then up to you to decide whether or not to purchase it. Ivan has done many commissioned works this way, resulting in many delighted customers.

Art dealers, talk to us if you have a special request from a client. Ivan has a very high success rate with commissions, 100% guaranteed.

Working from your photographs

The usual requirement is to have a range of photographs from various positions in order for Ivan to appreciate the scale and perspective. Ivan prefers to also have a side-shot of the place the main photos were taken from to better understand the lay of the land.

A painting will then be ‘composed’ which often means that the reference material is rendered for composition. This can effect the immediate foreground through to middle distance. It is important to inform the artist about any significant features that you may want included.

How to commission a painting

Contact us, we’ll arrange for Ivan to call you personally, that’s what works. Ivan enjoys discussing new works. Dialogue is established about the painting, the size and any other preferences. Ivan will wish to see any reference material you may have at this time or he can use his own. We will respond with a price for the finished work and give an approximate time-frame for completion. On receipt of payment the painting is shipped.

All commission enquiries are welcome.