Chapman Fine Arts

Here is a small sample of some of the horse and racing commissions I've done. I paint them on canvas and will even frame them if you want. I usually need at least 6 to 8 weeks to complete the painting. I work from photos that you supply.

Prices depend upon size, background and composition. A painting of just the horse's head and shoulder and a plain background like in the lower left of the above collage is the least expensive. A full-body conformation painting is more. A racing painting like the Ascot  painting on the top right is the most expensive. All prices can be negotiated. I can do any size that you want. The below list is just a sample of how I try to estimate my prices.

The prices listed below are approximate and will give you an idea of how I price my commissions.

Size                basic Head and Shoulder                   Whole body                   Racing           Detailed Background        

12 x 16"                      $1,200                                   add   $300                  add  $400               add  $400

16 x 20"                      $1,400                                   add   $500                  add  $600               add  $500

18 x 24"                      $1,800                                   add   $700                  add  $800               add  $650

24 x 30"                      $2,500                                   add   $800                  add  $1,000            add  $800

24 x 36"                      $3,000                                   add   $1.000               add  $1,200            add  $1,000

For paintings with two or more horses I come up with a basic cost and then add an amount for each additional horse.

Here an example of the way I would price the painting in the top right of the collage. The painting is 22 x 30" which isn't in my size list but I'll just estimate. 

Size 22 x 30"    Base Price $2,200 + Racing Painting $900 + Detailed Background $750 + 4 additional horses (4 x $300) + $1,200     =    $5,550 total cost

 I do require 50% of the total payment upfront and the balance when the painting is finished. CA residents must pay sales tax. Prices don't include framing or shipping.

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