Finishwork Commissions

Update February 2010


Very limited finish work services are available for summer and early fall. All incoming pieces will need to be paid in half or in full; OR
with a pre-approved time-payment schedule that must be remitted on schedule on a monthly basis. I do understand that the economy
is not at its best, so I really want to work with interested folks. :)

Please read the extensive details below on this page, I know it is long, but it should answer many questions for you. :)

Commission orders are only accepted on the assumption that the customer has read, understood, and agreed to all terms and
conditions as listed on this web page.

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Please contact me at ZornArt@gmail.com if you have any questions. If, after reading the below information, you would like to place a
commission order, please contact me to get a quote. Then fill in this form and submit it. Thanks so much! click here: Commission Form



                                             

                                                                    
                                                                PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

FINISHWORK SERVICES
  • Pieces are finished in high quality mixed media with a variety of techniques: acrylics by airbrush and hand, pigment dust/pastels, pencils, inks, and charcoal. All
    pinto and appaloosa work is done by hand.

  • Please note that bodies, prepping and postage are extra!

  • All prices are individually determined. All orders must be pre-approved prior to shipping in your models.

  • Your satisfaction is extremely important, and I will do what I can to assure this.

  • All commission projects assume customer has read, understood, and agreed to this entire webpage.


PRICING INFORMATION  (please request formal quote).

  • Traditional: start at $300 solid, and start at $325 for roaned or dappled solids (bay, buckskin, etc.). For dapple greys, prices start at $350. For pintos and
    appaloosas, prices start at $400 and are dependent on degree of complexity. Pinto work and appaloosa work is all done by hand. Hand pencilled/pastelled dappled
    greys and hand-roaned horses are quoted separately. Please contact me for a quote.

  • Classic/Curio: Prices start at $225 solids, $250 and up for roaned or dappled solids (bay, buckskin, etc.). For dapple greys, prices start at $275; and for pintos and
    appaloosas: prices start at $300 are dependent on degree of complexity. Pinto work and appaloosa work is all done by hand. .Hand pencilled/pastelled dappled
    greys and hand-roaned horses are quoted separately. Please contact me for a quote.

  • Miniature: Prices start at $175 solids, $200 and up for roaned or dappled solids (bay, buckskin, etc). For dapple greys, prices start at $225. Pintos and appaloosas
    start at $250 are dependent on degree of complexity. Pinto work and appaloosa work is all done by hand. Hand pencilled/pastelled dappled greys and hand-roaned
    horses are quoted separately. Please contact me for a quote.

  • Micro Minis: pewter and resin only, prices start at $75, plus prepping (I prefer to prep these myself).

  • Price quotes are only good for 15 days, or until locked in by the payment of a $50 deposit, or half payment.
                                                                                                                                                Prices subject to change without changes to this webpage...


PREPPING
  • Prepping may be available from Gina Hyatt. Her prices start in the neighborhood of $40 for traditionals. Items can be shipped directly to her. Marshgmh@aol.com.

  • Items prepped by other professional preppers (such as Carla Miller, Elizabeth Simpson, Betty Hook, Terri Grothspietz) are accepted.

  • The choice of preppers is yours, but please do be aware that I cannot guarantee paint work over unknown prep work.

  • I am extremely picky, and will not paint inadequately prepped pieces. If additional prep work is required, it will be billed at $35 an hour/portion thereof.

  • Pieces must be prepped in white primer or white spray gesso only: latex spray paint, enamel spray paint, or brushed/sponged on gesso is not acceptable.

  • Yes, I can do leg/tail/ear repairs on items that Gina will prep and I will be painting, please contact me, prices start at $35 for this service (plus prep fee).

  • Restorations: please contact Karen Dietrich klfarm@windstream.net

CUSTOMIZATION INFORMATION

  • Minor customization (gender, manes, tails, ears) is available.

  • I no longer take public commissions for drastic customs. Private treaty only.

  • I will repair legs, ears, tails, etc. on resins that are to be painted by me.

  • Customization and repair start at $35 per service. Please request a quote.


BOOKING, DEPOSITS, AND PAYMENT

  • Payment is accepted by US Postal Service Money Order or PAYPAL (zornart@gmail.com) only. Personal checks will be returned.

  • Short Time Payments are encouraged: deposit to lock in your price quote, half payment due to start your model, with the remainder due upon completion. If you
    make special arrangements for monthly time payments, please note that this is YOUR responsibility to keep track of your payments, and remit them on a monthly
    basis.

  • A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required to lock in your price quote. Due to the number of time payment customers, I do not offer "slots". Payment status
    determines when your horse will be completed, please see below under "Completion Time".

  • Partial Payment must be sent either with the horse, or PRIOR to the horse's arrival to Zorn Art Studio. Horses sent without a deposit will be returned.

  • Please note that work on your piece does not begin until half payment is received! PLEASE keep this in mind when determining how long your piece will take for
    completion! The "completion clock" doesn't start ticking until half-payment is made, regardless of when your model is received. :) Thanks for your understanding.

  • Please ship your model with identification information: your name, email, and return shipping address, as well as the name of the model.

  • Nonpayment or Late Payment: late or absent time payments as well as late final payments (2 weeks after notification of completion) will result in forfeiture of all
    funds paid. Your piece may be sold to recoup my fees, no remuneration will be made for the value of the resin or body horse.

  • Models submitted to me without a deposit or half payment cannot be accepted.



STARTING THE PAINT WORK
    • Half the total payment (not including shipping fees) must be received prior to any work being done. This includes monthly time payment customers.

    • if you need to postpone your piece, you may be moved to the end of the current list.

COMPLETION TIME
    • Completion time depends on two things: the complexity of your piece and its payment status.

    • I paint in many layers of quality paints, pastels,pigments, inks, pencils/charcoals, and sealants; each layer requiring considerable drying time that cannot be
    rushed. I cannot guarantee finishing a piece based on a tight show schedule. If speed is of the essence, there are artists out there who guarantee rapid turnaround
    time with payment in full.

  • Models that are paid in full can generally be completed within three months. If time of is of the essence for you, I strongly encourage payment in full up front.

Please note that the "completion time" clock does not start running until half-payment for the finishwork is received, regardless of when the model was received. Your
model will not be started until half payment is received, regardless of prior discussed time-frame or showing schedule. I am sorry to be so strict about this and mention it
repeatedly, but many people send in their models with a tight time-frame without any payment. To insure the fastest completion on your model, please make sure your
payments are current. Thanks!

    • You will be given a “heads-up” that your piece is nearing completion.

    • Pictures will be emailed to you for your approval upon completion. If actual photographs are required, there is a small fee for processing.

    • Final payment MUST be made within 2 weeks of notification of completion/acceptance or the piece will be placed up for sale  (see below).

    • Model will be shipped after final payment clears.

CANCELLATIONS
    • All commission projects are subject to a nonrefundable $50 fee.

    • Work-In-Progress will not be sent out. I reserve the option to keep the piece in progress; and at my discretion, get you a new duplicate resin or OF body, or
    refund you the price of the resin based on current market prices. For prepped resins, you will be sent a prepped resin or refunded the price of the resin plus
    prepping.

    • I reserve the right to cancel and refund any commission project at any time.


SHIPPING
    • All shipping is done via USPS, priority and signature required.  Insurance is required for all shipments. The first $200 in value is insured via the USPS, the
    remainder is via my private business insurance. This will be explained on your shipping invoice just in case it is needed.

         •  Please note: The price charged to ship  your package will not be the same as printed on the shipping label, as a portion of the shipping insurance costs  
are borne by my business insurance. Shipping charges are calculated to be approximately the same or less than USPS rates for fully insured priority    
shipping.

    • I cannot be held responsible for the piece after it is given to the USPS or other shipping carrier.

    • Keep all shipping materials until you determine that your piece has arrived safely. If damage occurs, I will assist you in filing your claim.

    • International shipping is available, fully insured and full value will be declared. International shipments are subject to an additional handling fee.


MISCELLANEOUS

If there are sculptural or conformational issues with your piece, they will NOT be corrected unless this is part of your arrangement. Uneven hooves, uneven eyes, uneven
ears, incorrect conformation, missing details, etc. need to be addressed prior to the prepping process. Please address such issues with your prepper as well as myself.

Price Quotes are only good for 15 days.

Minors must have a legal guardian make commission arrangements. No commissions will be accepted from minors without this written consent.

Portraits are to be considered artistic likenesses, not photographic copies. You must send photographs or color prints of your horse accurately representing its and
markings. If poor quality photographs are sent, I can only do my best.

Copying Work: I will not copy the work of other artists. As far as my own work, I can make "similar" pieces to what I have done in the past; however, my abilities and
finishwork techniques are constantly changing. :)

Communication:
I monitor my email account, ZornArt@gmail.com several times a day. If you email me and do not hear from me, please try again. I endeavor to
answer all emails as soon as I can.

    I do suggest that each customer supply a phone number. I absolutely will NOT call you unless there is an urgent reason, nor will I give out your number.  I am not a
    phone person myself, and do not like to be bothered, either.  If this is a problem for you, we can work around it. :)

    Yahoo Group: I highly encourage all commission customers to join my Yahoo Group, in the event I need to do a mass communication in a hurry.

Damaged Pieces: Accidents do happen! For non-shipping related damages I offer very low cost scratch repair to the original owners of a piece, I only charge to cover
materials and shipping. In addition, breakage can be repaired at very reasonable rates to the original owners. Any damage caused by heat, improper storage, or
inadequately protected transport of the piece; or the use of problematic packing materials  (toilet tissue, cloth, or bubblewrap applied directly to the surface of the piece)
will be billed at regular going rates.  Repair work services are offered to non-original owners of  Zorn Art Studio pieces.

Photographs: My photographs may not be used to resell a model, as it may have changed since I photographed it.  I retain the right to use photographs for promotional
materials.

Your Satisfaction is Important!
I will work with you to insure your complete satisfaction with your purchase! No refunds. Please feel free to check for my references on MHHR, click Here for link.

There is now a Progress Report Page for current customers, please click here