A unique opportunity to bring Kirsty Nixon’s art into your world, personally crafted just for you.
Commissioning an artwork is a gentle collaboration between artist and collector—an opportunity to honour a personal connection to place, to nature, or to a meaningful moment in time. Kirsty welcomes a limited number of commissions each year, creating bespoke pieces that speak to your story while remaining true to her artistic language.
The Process
1. Getting in Touch
To begin your journey, please complete the contact form (below) or reach out via email. Whether you have a clear vision or just a feeling you'd like captured in paint, Kirsty will gently guide you through the possibilities.
2. A Shared Vision
If your request aligns with Kirsty’s style and current schedule, she’ll arrange a consultation—either by phone, video call, or email—to learn more about what you hope the artwork will hold. Subject matter, size, tones, and meaning are all explored with care.
3. Quotation & Booking
Following your consultation, you’ll receive a formal quote. To confirm the commission and reserve your place in Kirsty’s calendar, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. This ensures mutual commitment and allows the creative process to begin with intention.
4. Creation in Flow
Each piece is created slowly and intuitively, over a period of 4–8 weeks. Kirsty may share a quiet glimpse mid-way if you’d like—but many clients choose to wait, letting the final unveiling be part of the magic.
5. Completion & Delivery
Once your artwork is complete, the remaining 50% balance is due. Paintings are sealed with a protective archival varnish, and carefully prepared for shipping or collection. Delivery can be arranged anywhere in New Zealand or beyond.
Important Notes
Kirsty’s Style
All commissions are created in Kirsty’s established style using acrylic on canvas. While she doesn’t replicate photographs exactly, she welcomes reference imagery as inspiration and will do her best to capture the essence of your vision. Her work isn’t photorealistic—but instead aims to evoke the spirit of the subject with sensitivity, and joy.
Revisions
Due to the nature of Kirsty’s practice and the medium of acrylic, revisions cannot typically be accommodated once painting is underway. The fluidity of her technique and the layered approach intrinsic to her style mean that alterations are rarely possible without compromising the integrity of the work.
For this reason, the initial consultation is an essential part of the commissioning process. It is during this exchange that your vision is thoughtfully explored—ensuring alignment on subject, palette, scale, and sentiment before the first brushstroke is made.
Cancellations
If you choose to cancel after work has begun, the deposit will be retained. Should Kirsty need to cancel for any reason, your deposit will be fully refunded.
Copyright & Reproduction
Copyright remains with the artist. The commissioned artwork is for personal display only and may not be reproduced or used commercially. Kirsty may photograph the final piece for her portfolio or promotional use.
