Commission Contract
By remitting this deposit, the customer acknowledges their understanding of and agreement to the terms outlined in this commission contract.
Date: 6/15/2026
On this day, Artist (Sophie Yi Xie, owner of Dream In Watercolor) agrees to produce commissioned artwork for Nicole Cox at the price of $1050
Includes:
16" by 20" watercolor pet portrait painting, mounted on wood panel, treated with cold wax and UV protection spray, framed on floating frame
3 check-ins/revision points
2 Giclee prints of the commissioned work
Free Delivery
The Artist: (Sophie) Yi Xie
Address: 9230 NE 173rd PL Bothell WA 98011
Email: sophie@dreaminwatercolor.com
Phone: 425-286-0701
The Customer: Nicole Cox
Total Price (Amount): $1050 ($900 + $150)
Deposit Required upfront (50% of total price): $525
Due after completion $525:
Payment(s) will be processed through an invoice sent via Dream In Watercolor online store credit card, Zelle or Venmo.
Medium: Watercolor on cotton paper
The artist intends to complete this artwork by 7/31/2026:
*Late Delivery - ALL attempts will be made to complete the artwork by the above-listed date. But in the case of unforeseen circumstances, the customer will be notified of any delays within 72 hours of the due date or as soon as a delay is caused. Customer will be reimbursed (or discounted) 20% of the price if it is not delivered on time and reimbursed (or discounted) IN FULL if it is not completed within 2 weeks of the originally promised due date. In both cases, the customer will still receive the artwork in addition to the discount. This disclaimer only exists for extreme circumstances; artwork is nearly always delivered on time.
The piece of artwork will satisfy the following requests of the customer: a watercolor portrait of the daog Maple in the agreed composition.
Dimensions or Shape:16" by 20"
Special color preferences for background or other content: Preserve the background colors from the reference photo
Reference Photo (s): Quality reference photos matter and make a huge difference in the end product of portraits. It also helps to have multiple reference photos for the best capture.
The Customer confirms that reference photos are of the best quality available, well lit and without significant obstruction such as graininess or blurred images. If the supplied photos do not meet these qualifications, then the customer will be notified and understands that it may heavily impact the success of the artwork as far as recognizability and realism.
ANY alterations/changes requested from the Reference photo(s): None
Right to Refusal: The Customer retains the right to not purchase commissioned artwork at any time. Please note that any money already paid before refusal will not be refunded to the Customer under these circumstances. This statement relieves The Artist of being indebted to the Customer if this occurs.
UPON COMPLETION
Upon completion, the Artist will supply images of the completed work for approval. If the Customer has not paid in full then the images will be heavily watermarked. These watermarks will not obstruct the view of the artwork so much that the Customer will not be able to determine approval.
Revisions: Satisfying the customer is of utmost importance but there ARE limits to what will be altered at the request of the customer. The Artist will only make revisions that are within the confines of existing style and that do not clash with the mission or vision of the artist. This is for the intent of staying committed to the business purpose and brand.
Revision checks will take place at 40%,70%, and 90% completion. The room for changes significantly decreases as the painting nears its completion.
Copyright: The Artist retains all copyright of the produced artwork. Ultimately, this means that the customer has permission to share the work publicly and use it on display for private use, but any reproduction of the work, especially reproductions that will be used for profit or commercial uses, is strictly prohibited unless approved by the artist in writing. Failing to do so is a crime and may result in legal action.
Is this piece approved for any kind of reproduction use?* : NO
Sharing of Art: Social media sharing and other public sharing of artwork are vital for marketing purposes of the Artist. This includes, but is not limited to, artwork potentially being displayed on artist’s Facebook, Instagram,Twitter, website, studio, brochures, web and art prints and business documents. The Customer consents to completed work, as well as reference photos, being used for these purposes.
The Artist agrees to place a hold on the sharing of artwork if that is necessary for the plans of the customer (such as birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, usage for an event etc). Are there any dates/times that the customer prefers that sharing of the artwork be held until: NO
If yes, these are the details of the hold:
When sharing work publicly, the Customer agrees to give the Artist credit though clear and visible labeling, tagging or verbal acknowledgement. If sharing multiple times in one place, one initial credit is sufficient for remaining displays. (For example if the customer posts the artwork on Facebook multiple times, it is only necessary to tag the artist once in the first instance). Remaining tags are appreciated, however!
Delivery of Physical Art: Free physical artworks Delivery will be provided to a 10-mile radius of the business address. Delivery within the driving area but outside above radius will be provided at a listed delivery price. Anywhere outside of the Artists driving area will require shipping by mail.
If getting artwork shipped, please note that the Artist is not responsible for any possible damage during shipment. The Artist will pack artwork with the finest packing materials for fragile work and label the package “Fragile,” but it does not guarantee damage-free delivery. Shipping Insurance can be purchased by the customer ahead of time.
Applicable Delivery Fee, Shipping Fee or Shipping Insurance Cost (if desired): Faster delivery service upon request at the actual cost of the shipping provider.
