When commissioning an oil on linen boat portrait, there are several concepts to consider.

SIZE: Where the final oil painting will be intalled, dictates the size of the framed finished canvas.

COMPOSITION: With the magnificent light in Nantucket harbor, there are several options to consider. Your boat could be painted under sail, moored, docked or anchored. Another option to consider is a painting of the captain at the helm.

PHOTOSHOOT: Louis works primarily from high quality slides that he will photograph himself. Slides maintain the highest quality of detail and color that serve as visual reference from which to work. Due to ever changing light and how a boat interacts with its given environment, this photo shoot is always necessary. If your boat will be portrayed under sail, the artist will hire a boat with crew to "chase" your boat so the artist can obtain the very best reference material possible. If there is another location other than Nantucket you would like to see your boat portrayed at, arrangements can be made to fulfill that request. With sufficient notice, Louis is willing to travel.

PRICING: The price of a commissioned painting depends primarily on a few factors; size and complexity of the final art, and whether or not your boat is under sail. A firm price will be given once these factors are answered

PAYMENT TERMS: Louis feels that a successful commission should be created in tandem with the client. Therefore the commission is divided into three efficient steps:

1. The first 1/3 deposit will secure the commission. At this first step, Louis will meet with the client and discuss the initial concepts for the painting and plan a photoshoot. Also at this stage, Louis will request architectural and rigging plans in order to cross reference for accuracy and to illustrate how the vessel is designed to perform in its environment. A few weeks later, two sketches will be provided. A small color sketch in oil (a miniature painting of the finished piece) to show the color, atmosphere, and feel of the final painting. The second sketch is in pencil, and shows the accuracy of the rigging and necessary details.
   
2. The second 1/3 will be due upon the agreement to proceed to the finished painting as per the previous two sketches provided.
   
3. The final 1/3 is due upon the acceptance of the finished framed painting.
   The price of the painting includes the price of a frame. The frame will have a gold lip that edges the painting, around that is a natural Belgian linen liner, and encompassing the liner is a mock gold leaf molded wood frame, ready for hanging. If other framing is desired, prices may change accordingly.
   

All shipping fees are in addition to the commission price. All preliminary work, ie; color and black and white sketches are property of Louis Guarnaccia. If they are desired by the client, they can purchased for a reasonable fee.