Commission your original hand drawn and painted watercolor of your home. Commemorate a new home, restoration, or special memory with a unique painting. I specialize in capturing the beauty and elegance of historic buildings and sites with my colorful realist watercolor paintings.
Current rates (USD): 5x7" = $70 8x10" = $160 11x14" = $300
Please click the button below to complete a commission request form.
My favorite part of working as an artist right now is the opportunity I get to hear wonderful, rich stories of peoples’ memories of the places I paint. I look forward to hearing your special story and producing a treasured memento for you and your family that will last for generations.
My process begins with research of the site and its significance. For locations in or around Orange County, California I typically like to take my own high resolution photographs at different hours of daylight. It is important that I work from high quality images with minimal distractions and good lighting. I will then discuss options with you for composition before beginning some rough draft sketches. Next, I will give you an opportunity for feedback on my rough drafts before beginning work on the final watercolor painting.
I work primarily with pencil and professional artist grade watercolor paints and paper. I provide matting in white or black complementary, but other matting options can be available with an added fee for materials. I use only high quality professional art materials to ensure that my artwork will be enjoyed for generations.
Once I begin work you can expect the process to take 3-5 weeks depending on the size of the piece, the complexity, and my workload. Clear timelines will be laid out before work begins. Once the work is complete, I will share photographs with you, mat the artwork, and ship it to you safely.
Terms and Conditions
I reserve the right to decline any commission. If you commission me, you are hereby agreeing to the terms and conditions listed below.
These commissions are meant for personal use, therefore all the rights to the artwork belong to the artist/creator Nicholas Stecher and can not be redistributed by the commissioner or any other party for monetary compensation without the authorization of the artist/creator. Nicholas Stecher reserves the right to publish the commissioned image at any point after the commission is complete. All sales are final.
If you want to commission work for commercial use, please contact me through e-mail:stecher.art.studio@gmail.com
1. Grant of rights
The grant of rights is conditioned on receipt of payment. Any usage rights not granted are reserved to the Artist. Usage beyond that granted to the Client herein shall require payment of a mutually agreed-upon additional fee subject to all terms.
2. Credit lines
The Artist shall be given credit as the creator of the Deliverables in close proximity to the Deliverables as they appear in print, and on the final page of broadcast, electronic, or digital media.
3. Alterations
Alteration to artwork shall not be made without consulting the initial Artist, and the Artist shall be allowed the first option to make alterations when possible. After acceptance of artwork, if alterations are required, a payment shall be charged over the original amount.
4. Unauthorized Use
The Client will indemnify the Artist against all claims and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from uses for which no release was requested in writing or for uses exceeding the authority granted by a release.
5. Warranty of Originality
The Artist warrants and represents that, to the best of his knowledge, the work assigned hereunder is original and has not been previously published, or that consent to use has been obtained consistent with the rights granted to Client herein; that all work or portions thereof obtained through the undersigned from third parties is original or, if previously published, that consent to use has been obtained consistent with the rights granted to Client herein; that the Artist has full authority to make this Agreement; and that the work prepared by the Artist does not contain any scandalous, libelous, or unlawful matter. This warranty does not extend to any uses that the Client or others may make of the Artist’s product that may infringe on the rights of others. Client expressly agrees that it will hold the Artist harmless for all liability caused by the Client’s use of the Artist’s product to the extent such use infringes on the rights of others.
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