Contract to Commission an Artwork


AGREEMENT made as of the ______ day of _________, 20 _____, between
ELENA ROCHE (hereinafter referred to as the "Artist"), located at
One Rochemont Drive, Topanga CA 90290  USA and _________________________________________________
(hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser"), located at _____________________________________________.


WHEREAS, the Artist is a recognized professional artist; and
WHEREAS, the Purchaser admires the work of the Artist and wishes to commission the Artist to create a work of art ("the Work") in the Artist's own unique style; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to have the creation of this work of art governed by the mutual obligations, covenants, and conditions herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth and other valuable considerations, the parties hereto agree as follows:

Preliminary Design is Optional:
1. Preliminary Design. The Artist hereby agrees to create the preliminary design for the Work in the form of studies, sketches or drawings described as follows: ____________________________________ in return for which the Purchaser agrees to pay a fee of $_________ upon the signing of this Agreement. The Artist agrees to develop the preliminary design according to the following description of the Work as interpreted by the Artist:

Title________________________________ Medium___________________________________

Size________________________________ Price______________________________________

Description_______________________________________________________________________

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The Artist shall deliver the preliminary design to the Purchaser within ______ days of the date hereof. The Purchaser may, within two weeks of receipt of the preliminary design, demand changes, and the Artist shall make such changes for a fee of ________ per hour; provided, however, that the Artist shall not be obligated to work more than _________ hours making changes.

2. Progress Payments. Upon the Purchaser's giving written approval of the preliminary design, if applicable, or, the Artist agrees to proceed with construction of the Work, the Purchaser agrees to pay the price of $______________ for the Work as follows:________% upon the giving of written approval of the preliminary design, or if a preliminary

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