2024 Art Investment Guide

Art to complement the light and love in your home. Created by Katherine Corden Bellisario

Thank You

Creating one of a kind paintings for collectors is truly an honor and a privilege. Let’s create something beautiful together to bring into your home.

Disclaimer

It is at my discretion whether or not a photograph/subject/idea is within my wheelhouse to paint. I will do my best to work with you on selecting or taking photos that fit within my style. However, if I don’t think I’ll be able to successfully reflect your vision in my painting, I may have to politely decline your request.

Pricing

Please keep in mind commission minimum is $1,500 (not including shipping or sales tax) with the smallest available size being 18x24. I will send you pricing for specific sizes based on the form you complete below. *If you are interested in a charcoal drawing, please include that in your form as these have different size/pricing minimums and I can forward you that information. Serious inquiries only please.

Inspiration

Please let me know your top 1-3 favorite paintings of mine currently found on my website or Instagram. Describe specifically what draws you to these pieces. If you have a reference photo(s) in mind, please email those to hello@katherinecorden.com. Try to choose photos that have distinct light and shadow contrast. My painting style yields the best results when I can use my strokes and colors to emphasize light and shadows. In addition, my style lends itself best to candid social interaction. If you have multiple candid reference photos from the same scene with aspects of each you like, I can always recreate an ideal composition when painting, but it helps to keep this in mind! If you are local I am happy to arrange a time to meet up for me to take reference photos in person.

Communication

We can continue chatting via email and/or schedule a phone call to solidify all of your commission details. I will then send you a contract including photos you have chosen to be painted, my previous works for inspiration, color choices, any of my own notes I have taken during out conversations and finally the expected ballpark delivery date.

Payment & Delivery

To start a commission, I ask for a 50% non-refundable deposit via check, Zelle or PayPal. If you change your mind before the painting has been started, you can use the deposit towards a future commission or piece of work off my site (just keep in mind I’m not always available for commissions). The retainer and shipping cost will be due once you have received your painting. Included in the commission cost is one half of a work day’s time of communication and revisions. If additional revisions are desired, because of the nature of painting, I charge a half-day rate, which is $160/half-day. If the painting is to be shipped, the client is responsible for shipping fees. I cover all packaging costs. I’m also happy to arrange shipping straight to your framer.

Process

You can either complete the form below, or send me an email at hello@katherinecorden.com with the below information included. If you are working with a designer, feel free to copy them on the message as well! I look forward to hearing from you!

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Painting Size

Which paintings from my portfolio are you most drawn to? (Head to Fine Art>Archive in my tabs to view)

As best you can, describe what it is about the above pieces that you would like seen recreated in your commission.

Colors, movement, proximity of the figures, scale, background, abstract elements etc.

Do you prefer wood panel or paper?

Paper will require a frame whereas panel will not. Keep in mind a frame with a mat helps a paper piece take up more real estate on your wall.

When would you ideally like your commission to be completed by?

Current lead time for commissions is approximately 8 weeks.