COMMISSIONING A SCULPTURE
Commissioning an artwork is a very rewarding, exhilarating and personal experience. It gives you the opportunity to participate in the creative process, express your thoughts, feelings, commemorate/celebrate your community or a powerful statement about your business. Creating a sculpture that will be admired, enrich a space, a conversation starter that will be centred around your beliefs, ideas or business practices.
Leasha has completed many commissioned artworks throughout her career, given Leasha's expertise in working with a variety of materials, diversity and high standard of artistic abilities, Leasha can turn any statement, concept into a beautifully resolved artwork.
ARTIST STATEMENT
" I enjoy the collaborative nature of the commission process, co creating with a client broadens my artistic practice and gives me an insight and an appreciation of individual perspectives. As the client, it is your chance to be a part of the creative process and bring to life something that you will connect with forever".
Leasha has completed many commissioned artworks throughout her career, given Leasha's expertise in working with a variety of materials, diversity and high standard of artistic abilities, Leasha can turn any statement, concept into a beautifully resolved artwork.
ARTIST STATEMENT
" I enjoy the collaborative nature of the commission process, co creating with a client broadens my artistic practice and gives me an insight and an appreciation of individual perspectives. As the client, it is your chance to be a part of the creative process and bring to life something that you will connect with forever".
HOW IT WORKS
Contact the Artist
Clear communication is a very important component of the commission process, ensure you address important details in the initial contact. Be clear about your needs and expectations. This will ensure from the start Leasha is suited and a good fit with your style needs and has a clear understanding of your expectations. From here you can move forward and have fun with the collaborative creativeness.
The Proposal
After receiving all the information about the installation site, desired materials, scale and concept, or idea of your desired sculpture, Leasha will put a proposal together for your approval.
The proposal will include:
1. Illustrations and artist statement by Leasha of your desired sculpture
2. Scale of the sculpture
3. Detailed information about installation, delivery, materials, maintenance/ care of your sculpture
4. Timeline, expected completion date
5. Process information
6. The price, with all applicable expenses associated with creating the piece, and payment terms.
The Creation of your Sculpture
Leasha will keep you regularly updated with images of her progress or scheduled visits to her studio, you will be informed every step of the way.
The time period required with the creation of your sculpture will vary depending on the medium you have chosen, the scale of the work and the amount of detail in the piece. As a guide line it is recommended that you allow 1 to 3 months for sculptures made from resin, timber, stone, ceramic and prefabricated materials. For all sculptures that are cast in bronze or stainless steel it is recommended you allow 6 to 9 months from start to finish. For more information about the casting process please click here.
Clear communication is a very important component of the commission process, ensure you address important details in the initial contact. Be clear about your needs and expectations. This will ensure from the start Leasha is suited and a good fit with your style needs and has a clear understanding of your expectations. From here you can move forward and have fun with the collaborative creativeness.
The Proposal
After receiving all the information about the installation site, desired materials, scale and concept, or idea of your desired sculpture, Leasha will put a proposal together for your approval.
The proposal will include:
1. Illustrations and artist statement by Leasha of your desired sculpture
2. Scale of the sculpture
3. Detailed information about installation, delivery, materials, maintenance/ care of your sculpture
4. Timeline, expected completion date
5. Process information
6. The price, with all applicable expenses associated with creating the piece, and payment terms.
The Creation of your Sculpture
Leasha will keep you regularly updated with images of her progress or scheduled visits to her studio, you will be informed every step of the way.
The time period required with the creation of your sculpture will vary depending on the medium you have chosen, the scale of the work and the amount of detail in the piece. As a guide line it is recommended that you allow 1 to 3 months for sculptures made from resin, timber, stone, ceramic and prefabricated materials. For all sculptures that are cast in bronze or stainless steel it is recommended you allow 6 to 9 months from start to finish. For more information about the casting process please click here.
Call or email Leasha about commissioning an artwork
Email: artistleashacraig@outlook.com
M: 0406 539 407
Email: artistleashacraig@outlook.com
M: 0406 539 407
EXAMPLES OF PAST COMMISSIONS AND TESTIMONIALS
"I approached Leasha with an idea for a tree shaped sculpture to be located on a bare, North facing wall of my house, measuring approximately 3.0 by 2.5 metres. It is a very exposed site and whilst my original thoughts tended towards the use of stainless steel sheet, Leasha proposed using stainless steel braided wires so as to provide texture to the sculpture. Her original sketches and designs were exactly what I had envisaged and after one or two site visits the final design was agreed upon. Throughout the making of the sculpture regular progress reports were provided and Leasha was on site to supervise the fixing of the sculpture to the wall. The piece has drawn very favourable comments from both family and friends when visiting and it sits very comfortably in the garden setting of the house. As one person remarked “It looks as though it has always been there “. What better comment could one wish for ?. Leasha is a very professional and innovative artist and it has been a pleasure to work with her on this project and , of course, to possess one of her fine pieces of workmanship". David Price
"CHANGES"
Stainless steel, 200 cm x 200 cm
Central Coast, NSW
"CHANGES"
Stainless steel, 200 cm x 200 cm
Central Coast, NSW
" We contacted Leasha Craig who is known to the Sub Branch through her involvement with Veteran activities and as an artist. With a broad concept for a statue and a theme of WWI "Brothers in Arms" in mind, Leasha was invited to develop a two thirds size bronze and quote for its production.
Leasha submitted a well- researched design which met all our requirements, at a very competitive price and within our time frame. She was subsequently engaged to produce this sculpture. During the production process we were continually consulted and updated on her progress. As the clay model was produced it was evident that Leasha had incorporated meticulous and fine details of the uniforms worn by WWI soldiers. The finished product was a superb sculpture delivered on time and on budget. It has drawn considerable praise and acclaim from the members of our Sub Branch and the public and is the highlight of the reconstructed memorial and the Terrigal Beach Foreshore.
We have no reservation in recommending Leasha as a very dedicated and talented artist who ssuccessfully managed our complex assignment".
Michael Tabone
Honorary Secretary and Relocation Project Manager
RSL of Australia- Terrigal- Wamberal Sub Branch
"BROTHERS IN ARMS"
Bronze, H 145 x W 75 x D 75 cm
Terrigal Beach Foreshore, NSW
Leasha submitted a well- researched design which met all our requirements, at a very competitive price and within our time frame. She was subsequently engaged to produce this sculpture. During the production process we were continually consulted and updated on her progress. As the clay model was produced it was evident that Leasha had incorporated meticulous and fine details of the uniforms worn by WWI soldiers. The finished product was a superb sculpture delivered on time and on budget. It has drawn considerable praise and acclaim from the members of our Sub Branch and the public and is the highlight of the reconstructed memorial and the Terrigal Beach Foreshore.
We have no reservation in recommending Leasha as a very dedicated and talented artist who ssuccessfully managed our complex assignment".
Michael Tabone
Honorary Secretary and Relocation Project Manager
RSL of Australia- Terrigal- Wamberal Sub Branch
"BROTHERS IN ARMS"
Bronze, H 145 x W 75 x D 75 cm
Terrigal Beach Foreshore, NSW
"THE ETERNAL FLAME"
Mirrored polished stainless steel & Electronic Technology Installed Toukley RSL Sub Branch Cenotaph, Toukley, NSW |
"Approximately 8 years ago the Sub Branch was endeavouring to find someone who could provide copper artwork of an Army Nurse for our display area. We were fortunate enough to engage the services of a local artist and the quality of her workmanship left an indelible impression on me.
Leasha not only designed the Eternal Flame, but also engaged the technology to ensure that we have a light which is visable twenty four hours a day. At night the flame is probably viewed at its most illuminated time. The Flame was turned on by the Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, on Remembrance Day 2019. The comments from the community who have seen this wonderful addition to our Cenotaph are all positive and in recent times I personally have been told that this is the most respectful memorial they have ever seen. Although Leasha installed the flame some six months ago, she has returned on a regular basis to ensure that the flame is cleaned and in running order: another of the fine characteristics of this dedicated and talented artist. I am very grateful to Leasha for her knowledge and input in providing the Toukley RSL Sub Branch with something of which we are all very proud. I welcome any inquiries and would highly recommend Leasha for any work in her field of expertise in the future." Bob Wilson President Toukley RSL Sub Branch - 2019 |