Commissioning an architectural illustration

Having established that you would like to commission Stephen Peart, you will need to explain the nature of the project, including your objectives. Your brief will refer to the subject, (e.g. a building, a streetscape or an aerial perspective); the purpose of the drawing, (e.g. to support a planning application, a public consultation or perhaps a “house portrait”); the level of detail required, (e.g. a sketch impression or a more finished perspective); and your timescale, (the submission deadline). 

You may additionally have a “look” in mind which could determine how prescriptive you wish to be and the materials used. Whether the drawing is black & white, or coloured by hand or electronically, may be important factors. 

The amount of briefing information you provide in the way of photographs, drawings, plans, elevations and preliminary computer-generated sketch-up perspectives, will affect how much the illustration will cost. Generally the fuller the brief, the lower the fee. Sometimes a site visit could be helpful to understand the context, the cost of which may need to be factored in.

Having assessed the above and reached a thorough understanding of your requirements, Stephen Peart will provide a fee quotation for completing the work. Upon your acceptance of the quotation and your instruction to commence work, Stephen will initiate the commission.