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Studio Commission Process

Whether it your wedding, silver wedding anniversary or the black and white photo of your grandparents in full colour, I am happy to add a new touch to your photo with a wedding painting.

In my art studio I can fulfill a wide range of individual requests and bring considerably larger canvas formats to life.

What does the process of a studio commission actually look like? To get a clear picture I have summarised the next steps for you.

I would be delighted to give your wedding photo a new coat of paint!

The Studio Package

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Customised Package

You can use the cost calculator available at Studio Packages to put together your customised studio package without any obligation. Continue to use the same form to send me an inquiry for a studio commission with all details for your custom painting as well as the reference photo.
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Secure Commission

If I have a studio package commission spot available I will send you all details of my offer. With your payment you secure your studio commission and it is time to get excited for your wonderful wedding painting.
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Consultation

Before starting your commission we discuss your vision for the wedding painting, any open questions and any booked extra requests. Now it is time to get excited and I will bring your wedding memory back to life with a new touch of paint.

The Art Process

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Reference Photos

First I prepare the reference photos you send me digitally. Sometimes I need additional shots of details, create collages of several photos or adjust colours to ensure I can paint everything in detail and true to the original.
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Studio Preparation

Using a multi-layered process and special primers I prepare the canvas meticulously. These techniques ensure that the canvas is exceptionally smooth and the oil colours blend in perfectly to create a soft harmonious hue.
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Layers of Colour

Quality is my top priority, which is why I work exclusively with the most highly pigmented oil colours that the old masters have already painted with. By layering many coats of colour I create a marvelous sense of depth and let the brilliance of the colours shine.

The Painting

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The Art Studio

In my studio, I will finish the artwork with up to 200 hours of diligent precision work and great attention to detail. I paint with the finest brushstrokes until you smell the sweet fragrance of flowers, the flowing wedding dress looks soft to the touch and your loving laughter can be heard wide and clear.
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Sealing

After several weeks of drying time the artwork is sealed with a museum-quality protective varnish. The satin finish makes the brilliance of the colours shine and ensures that the oil paint lasts for centuries.
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Shipping

After the starting the studio commission the entire process takes up to 9 months until your masterpiece is complete. Safely packaged, it ships to your home and will forever remind you of the most wonderful day of your life.

A WORK OF ART IS CREATED

From Photo to Wedding Painting

Reference Photo

Before starting your studio commission we discuss your vision for the wedding painting in detail.

Studio Fine Work

I spend up to 200 hours of diligent fine work in my art studio until your masterpiece is complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Secure Your Commission

If you send me your request under Studio Packages, you will receive feedback from me regarding my availability and my offer. As I am fully booked during certain periods of time, I can only accept limited studio commissions.

Upon receipt of the full deposit the order confirmation for the studio commission in the form of a personalised painting is valid. Now we can start to let the vision of your dream painting come true and I am more than delighted to give your precious wedding photo a new coat of paint. 😊

Consultation

We will schedule an appointment for a phone consultation before starting your commission. Together we will discuss your vision for the wedding painting, any open questions and any booked extra requests.

Now it is time to get excited and I will bring your wedding memory back to life with a new touch of paint. 😊

Completion Time

The entire process takes up to 9 months until the painting is ready for shipment. This is exactly why oil painting is called the ‘Königsdisziplin’ in German, translated to ‘Supreme Discipline of Art’. Creating an oil painting takes a lot of time, patience and fine work to really bring it to life!

By layering many coats of colour I create a marvelous sense of depth and let the brilliance of the colours shine. Through this process I ensure to highlight every detail with meticulous fine work.

After several weeks of drying time the artwork is sealed with a museum-quality protective varnish. The satin finish makes the brilliance of the colours shine and ensures that the oil paint lasts for centuries.

The entire process therefore takes up to 9 months in total. I will be in touch as soon as I can predict when your painting will be on its way to your home. 😊

Colours of the Old Masters

Quality is my top priority, which is why I work exclusively with the most highly pigmented oil colours that the old masters have already painted with.

I use the highest quality oil colours in the world, made according to the traditional recipes and production methods of the 16th century, the golden age of the old Dutch masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer.

The pigments of the oil colours have the highest lightfastness, colour intensity, brilliance and clarity. In the world’s greatest museums, the magnificence of the old masters’ oil paintings still leave viewers in awe up until today, a sign of quality that stands the test of time.

This is the high standard of quality I have set for myself, which is why I work solely with premium materials and invest the diligent fine work in your painting, so that your love story is captured for eternity.

Large Format

I am more than happy to bring your vision to life on an extra large canvas. However, please bear in mind that not every format is suitable for live painting.

A variety of canvas sizes and individual wishes are possible with the studio commission and I am happy to consult you further. Please fill in the required form under studio packages so I have all details to make you and offer. You will also find an estimate price calculator and popular painting sizes for your reference.

Please fill me in on the details of your idea and let us figure out together how we can make it happen.

Shipping Fees

The shipping fees within Germany for all packages are 250€ per painting. If you decide to order additional art prints the shipping fees will be calculated individually. The same applies to artworks in large formats.

Shipping abroad is calculated individually and invoiced separately. Please take into account to cover any custom duties in your destination country.

Framing

The edges of the canvas are painted in a uniform colour so that the painting has a beautiful sense of space even without a frame. A wall mount in the form of professional jagged hangers can be fitted as an option and is included in all prices.

A frame should always be chosen to match the surroundings and can range in a wide variety of directions, from discreetly minimalist, deliberate colour statements to opulent gold frames. I advise you to commission a picture frame professional, who will be able to give you the best advice and offer your a large selection of option.

Extra Requests

My speciality is capturing intimate moments of your love and your promise to walk through life together.

If guests, children, pets or ancestors play an elementary role, then I am happy to learn about your vision for the final painting.

In general I only accept extra requests for large formats, beginning with the format 80 x 100 cm, since I need enough canvas space to make them come true. Costs are calculated individually but starting at an additional 2,000€ per extra request is to be expected. Every extra request needs my examination and only when I can accurately estimate the amount of effort I adjust my offer accordingly.

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