COMMISSIONS

Commissioned pieces are only accepted during periods in our annual exhibition schedule where there is ample time to focus on work that will not be included in scheduled shows. Please use the content of this page to verify whether we can meet your delivery dates in 2023 and whether your intended projects meets our criteria.

AVAILABLE SLOTS 2025

The following slots are currently available for commissions in 2025
(Last Update: 10 August 2025.)

  • October | November
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HOW TO COMMISSION AN ARTWORK

To expedite the commission process we recommend you follow the next steps:

  • Contact the studio via this website to confirm whether we are currently accepting commissions. Please include the following information with your request:
    • Size of the artwork required
    • Expected / Required delivery date
    • General details of the image you have in mind.
    • Images of the prospective sitter / model
    • Images of any Corné Eksteen artworks that you like or would like to reference

  • Based on your supplied informatin the studio will confirm whether commissions are currently accepted and supply you with an official estimate price for the artwork. (Artwork prices are based on size.) Please note that domestic shipping (South Africa) and packaging fees are included in the price sent to you. International shipping fees are charged extra upon shipment of your piece.

  • To confirm your order a 50% non-refundable deposit is payable on placement of your order.

  • The sitter will be expected to visit the studio for a photoshoot / drawing painting session. Please allow up to 2 hours in your schedule for the studio visit. This is the only accepteble method of capturing reference material of the sitter.

  • You will be supplied with work in progress images (WIP's) at the studio's discretion during the process of creating the artwork.

  • A final image of the completed artwork will be e-mailed to you upon completion for your approval.

  • Work is generally shipped within 7 days of completion. This is largely depending on how soon the work is dry and considered safe to package and ship.

  • The balance on your account is payable upon shipment.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following terms and conditions apply to all commission work:

  • No commissions will be produced from supplied images / photographs. In other words - we specifically do not accept commission work based on photographs that wasn't taken by Corné Eksteen.
  • The sitter will be expected to visit the studio for a photoshoot / drawing painting session. Please allow up to 2 hours in your schedule for the studio visit. This is the only accepteble method of capturing reference material of the sitter.
  • We do not accept portrait commissions of children under 16, infants or deceased persons.
  • As of January 2023 the minimum size for commissioned pieces are 50 x 50cm
  • No bookings will be included in our schedule without the payments of the required 50% deposit.
  • No work will be shipped without the full / balance payment reflecting in our bank account.