Commissions

To request a quote for a commissioned painting please contact Micaiah Hardison directly. After a discussion of your request and review of any references, an appropriate size will be selected and a basic agreement will be drafted.

Before beginning the commissioned work and after receiving the initial minimum 50% deposit, a small study or sketch will be created for the you to review and approve. Updates will be shared throughout the process which typically takes 3-12 weeks.

Pricing of commissioned artwork is consistent with pricing of the Artist's artwork found in galleries or on the website www.micaiah.net. Additional costs of travel and acquisition of references, if necessary, may be added to the cost. A museum-quality frame will be provided, or arrangements can be made for a custom frame to be made.

Here is a basic reference of current pricing for 2026:
12x16" $2,000 (minimum cost for commissioned work)

16x20" $3,000+

18x24" $3,600+

24x24" $4,600+

24x30" $5,600+

24x36" $6,500+

24x48" $8,400+

36x48" $10,400+

Thank you for your interest!

Here are a few commissioned works:

The following Terms & Conditions are for the Commission of original artwork or designs from Micaiah Hardison. The following information must be read fully and accepted before signing and dating the final Commission Agreement, which is legally binding.

TERMS

1. SALE: The Artist hereby sells or transfers the Commission to the Client at the agreed value written in the Commission Agreement prior to the Start of Work.
2. PAYMENT: Full payments must be made in the signing of the Commission Agreement prior to the Start of Work, or alternatively, a 50% up-front fee can be paid after the approval of the Commission Draft. In the event that payment is made in installments (i.e. 50% up-front), ownership of the Commission will only pass from the Artist to the Client on receipt of payment in full. The Commission will not be delivered to Purchaser until the agreed payment amount has been received. Payment method is determined as written in the Commission Agreement prior to the Start of Work (cash, check, venmo, credit card, etc). The Artist will confirm payment once drafts have been seen and agreed upon by the Client; any further work on the Commission will be with-held until this agreement is made and payment received.
NOTE: All prices are specified as U.S. Dollars (USD). It is the Client's responsibility to ensure that they have converted currencies based on current exchange rates.
3. DECLINE OF OFFERS: The Artist has the right to refuse any Commission request, without needing to explain the reason (however, the Artist will likely explain reasoning for decline out of courtesy).
4. PRIORITY OF OFFERS: The Artist will choose how he will prioritise each Commission request.
5. ARTIST CANCELLATION OF COMMISSION: The Artist reserves the right to stop work on a Commission, or cancel a Commission request due to poor communication, rude/inappropriate behavior, an inability to effectively communicate in the English language, or a breach of these Terms of Service.
6. COPYRIGHT/TRADEMARKED CHARACTERS: The Artist will not reproduce a Copyrighted or Trademarked image or character without expressed written permission of its Copyright or Trademark owner, and as it pertains to Copyright Law.
7. ARTIST COPYRIGHT & REPRODUCTION: By commissioning the Artist, the Client is purchasing the Artist’s labor only. The Artist retains all rights to the Commission, which includes but is not limited to: Distribution, reproduction, use of the Commission for Artist promotion (e.g. Profiles, Personal Space, Public Space, as defined in the Definitions section herein, etc.); or as it applies to new Terms of Service agreed upon in a "Transfer of Copyright Agreement" as defined in the Client Documents. The Client may not distribute, reproduce, or otherwise profit from the Commission, beyond the resale of the original, [traditional art] Commission, or as it applies to new Terms of Service agreed upon in a "Transfer of Copyright Agreement." The client may not edit, alter, or trace the Commission without the Artist’s expressed written permission, or as agreed upon in the Commission Agreement prior to Start of Work. Artist also retains full copyright for any preliminary designs and incidental works made in the creation of the Commission, unless otherwise agreed upon.
8. COMMISSION DESCRIPTION: The Client must specify the content of their Commission to the best of their ability prior to a Commission Agreement. A complex Commission will incur additional illustration fees, to be defined and agreed upon in the Commission Agreement prior to Start of Work. The Client must specify the desired display size of the Commission, regardless of whether the Commission is completed digitally or traditionally. A large display size will incur additional illustration fees, to be defined and agreed upon in the Commission Agreement prior to Start of Work. All prices are as a guide only and may not represent the final price of a particular Commission.
9. DEADLINES & FLEXIBILITY: The Artist will NOT take on Commissions that have a) strict or short deadlines; and b) if the Client is not flexible on deadlines. If the Commission is time-sensitive, a rush fee may be applied, to be defined and agreed upon in the Commission Agreement prior to Start of Work. The Artist, to the best of their ability, can give a general indication of how long the Commission will take to complete, and when the Client can expect to receive the finished product prior to the Start of Work. The Artist will inform the Client regularly or progress (including photos) or if changes to completion times have occurred. The Artist is not obliged to explain reasoning behind extensions or delays for the completion of a Commission, but will often do so out of courtesy.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY: If the Commission is defined as confidential in the Commission Agreement, the Artist will temporarily delay public display of the image at the request of the Client and as defined in the Commission Agreement until such time the Commission Agreement specifies public display is permitted. A Client may not request the Artist to complete a Commission without defining the time-span in the Commission Agreement to eventually allow the Artist to publicly display the image.
11. PUBLIC DISPLAY & USE: The Client may display the Commission in Profiles as long as the Artist’s name (“Micaiah Hardison”) is prominently displayed along with a link to www.micaiah.net or "@micaiahhardison" for social media accounts. Additionally, any Profile display of the Artist’s Commission must notify the Artist, unless already defined in the Commission Agreement prior to Start of Work. The Client cannot display a Commission outside of Personal Space or in a Public Space unless the Commission is executed under new Terms of Service agreed upon in the Commission Agreement prior to Start of Work. The Client must obtain written permission from the Artist prior to displaying the Commission in a Public Space if not already defined in the Commission Agreement; additional fees may apply.
12. COMPETITIONS: Under no circumstances may the Client submit a Commission to any kind of online or offline contest.
13. DIGITAL COMMISSIONS: N/A
14. TRADITIONAL COMMISSIONS: Traditional art Commissions will be available for pick up at the Artist's studio. The Artist and Client may negotiate on which party will pay costs and expenses, including insurance, for the crating, packing and shipping of the [traditional] Commission for delivery to the Client. For domestic shipping, the Artist may be more willing to pay for postage fees and framing for small-scale commissions. For medium and large-scale commissions, or international Clients, the Artist will often expect the Client to pay for framing, mounting and shipping fees. These fees will be determined during the Commission Agreement prior to the Start of Work. A printed "Certificate of Authenticity" will be provided to the Client with the physical copy of the Commission.
15. PRINTS & PRODUCTS: N/A
16. PROMOTION: The Artist may use any images of the Commission for promotional purposes, unless otherwise agreed upon in the Commission Agreement (see Term 10 - Confidentiality). The Artist may also sell Limited Edition Prints or merchandise of the Commission unless otherwise specified.
17. ADDRESS NOTICE: The Client is responsible for insuring that their contact details are true and correct. Either party shall notify the other party in case of change of address prior to such change.
18. NON-DESTRUCTION: The Client will not permit any intentional destruction, damage or modification to the Commission.
19. RESTORATION: If the Commission is damaged or mistakes are evident, the Client will agree to consult the Artist before any restoration and must give the Artist the first opportunity to restore it, if practical.
20. AUTHENTICITY & PROVENANCE: Upon request, the Artist will furnish the Client [and their successors] a written history and provenance of the Commission, based upon the Artist’s best information as to shows. A Certificate of Authenticity (signed and dated by the Artist) is provided with each original artwork.
21. ARTIST’S ACCESS: The Artist may have access to photograph or share the Commission at no expense to the Client and upon reasonable notice to Client.
22. NOTICE: N/A
23. EXPIRATION: This contract binds the parties, their heirs, all their successors in interest, and all Client's obligations are attached to the Commission and go with ownership of the Commission.
24. MORAL RIGHT: The Client will not permit any use of the Artist’s name or misuse of the Commission which would reflect discredit on his/her reputation as an artist, or which would violate the spirit of the Commission.
25. DAMAGES, THEFT & MISPLACEMENT: The Artist is not responsible for any damages made to the Commission except for those inflicted at the fault of the Artist or during the Artist’s possession. The Artist will contact the Client should this occur. The Artist is also not responsible for any theft or misplacement of the Commission. The Artist will ensure packaging of the Commission is safe and secure, and will provide postage and tracking details to the Client once the Commission has been shipped. The Client accepts all possible risks once the Commission Agreement has been signed and payment made. If damages have occurred, the Client must notify the Artist within seven (7) days of receiving the Commission, and must provide evidence of said damages. If the Commission is stolen, lost, or perished during transit, the Artist will refund 50% of the full amount back to the Client or as negotiated. Any damages or misplacement caused at the fault of the Client or during the Client's possession will not be refunded. The Artist is not responsible for rectifying online plagiarism or Copyright infringement of the Commission by other parties if a "Transfer of Copyright Agreement" was made.
26. REFUND POLICY: If the Client is unsatisfied with the Commission for an appropriate reason, they must contact the Artist within seven (7) days of receiving the final Commission. Disliking the Commission or change of mind are not considered for a refund; this is minimalized by providing drafts and progress photos throughout the Commission process. The Client must state if they want a full refund or an alternative replacement. The Client will have thirty (30) days to send the Commission back to the Artist, otherwise a refund will not be made. The Client must return the Commission in original packaging with all documents, including the Commission Agreement and invoice; digital formats of the Commission must be destroyed by the Client. Postage/shipping costs and expenses will be paid by the Client. The refund will be paid back in full to the Client at the discretion of the Artist once the Commission has been received and in the described condition. For refunds regarding damages or misplacement in transit, please see Term 25 above.
27. COMMISSION CONFLICT: N/A
28. PREVIEW REQUESTS: The Client may request a preview of the Commission at any time during the creation process, but may not request changes to the Commission after Start of Work or approval of the draft, unless agreed upon in the Commission Agreement prior to Start of Work.
29. MISC.: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties. Its terms can be modified only by an instrument in writing signed by both parties. A waiver of any breach of any of the provisions of the Agreement shall not be construed as a continuing waiver of other breaches of the same or other provision hereof. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of State of California.
30. DAMAGES: The Artist has the right to pursue damages under United States Copyright Law, should there exist a violation in addition to a breach of these Terms of Service.

PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS: The Artist requires payments to be made either a) completely up-front before Start of Work or after an approved Draft; b) 50% up-front after the approval of the Draft and 50% at the completion of the Commission; or c) unless otherwise agreed upon in the Commission Agreement.
CURRENCY: All prices are expressed in U.S. Dollars (USD), and payments are expected to be made as such. The Client is responsible for providing the correct amount, equal to the ASD amount.
METHOD: The Artist’s preferred method of payment is via venmo, cash, check, direct online deposit, bank transfer. The Artist will provide their payment details in the Commission Agreement and Invoice.
INVOICE: The Artist will provide an Invoice to the Client to be completed during the Commission Agreement and prior to Payment. The Artist will not conduct work on the Commission, or send through the final Commission, until both the completed Invoice and Payment have been received by the Artist.
SALES TAX: California sales tax will be added to the total price of the commission, unless the commission is being shipped out of state.
PAYMENT DEADLINES: Payments are to be made within 28 days of receiving the Invoice, unless otherwise stated in the Commission Agreement.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS: Please refer to Term 5, Term 25 and Term 26 above for cancellation and refund policies.

DEFINITIONS:

ARTIST: The individual producing the Commission (Micaiah Hardison)

CLIENT: The individual purchasing the Commission.
COMMISSION: The form of service provided by the Artist to the Client per the Commission Agreement. “Commission,” “Art[work],” “Image[ry],” and “Project[s]” are used interchangeably herein and in Commission correspondence.
COMMISSION AGREEMENT: The discussion, documented via email or printed contract, in which the Artist and Client agree to the subject matter and type of Commission to be produced, the Commission price, the point in time in which the Artist is expected to commence in Start of Work, and – if applicable – the Commission deadline, early termination circumstances, rush fees, Transfer of Copyright, and/or whether or not the Commission can be immediately displayed in the Artist’s portfolio. This Commission Agreement shall remain on record with the Artist, along with any other documents related to the Commission, for at least two years.
START OF WORK: The point in time by which the Client has approved the Artist to start work on the Commission (e.g., Artist begins to create the Commission).
PROFILE(S): Online locations where the Commission may be displayed (e.g., “galleries,” such as www.micaiah.net, Facebook and Instagram albums, etc.). No Commission may be displayed without notifying the Artist first, or as agreed upon in the Commission Agreement.
PERSONAL SPACE: Non-public, offline locations (e.g., home or office); i.e., no business involving the Commission is being conducted.
PUBLIC SPACE: Offline locations that do not fall under “Personal Space” above.
TRANSFER OF COPYRIGHT AGREEMENT: The discussion, documented via email or printed contract, in which the Artist and Client agree to transfer Copyright of the Commission from the Artist to the Client. This does not include Trademark.

All other non-original characters copyright of respective owners. Images may not be reproduced, sold, modified or represented without the expressed written permission by the Artist.