Commissioning new work

I accept commissions in all mediums, but mainly work in glass. I also work to any scale, and love the challenge of understanding the particular needs or visions of a client, no matter how vague or indeed, how precise.
I love to challenge my versatility. I have worked with a variety of materials, subjects and on different scales. 

I have worked with several other methods and techniques beyond my two major subjects of Fused Glass and Stained Glass (Leaded Lights)

 The brief is a document, or conversation which essentially records all of your thoughts and ideas and is an important part of the commission process as it establishes exactly what is to be achieved. A written brief can also be used as a point of reference when discussing the commission with the artist, for the artist to refer back to, and as a means to set out an agreement.

Highlighted below are some key points you should take into account or use as a guideline when writing a brief.

1. Who or what is the work for?
2. Is it for your home?
3. Is it a gift?
4. Are there any constraints or special requirements?
5. Think about dimensions of the work, the space where the work will go, the function of the work, any materials to be used?
6. What are you looking for?
7. What kind of artwork do you like, do you prefer a particular style?
8. Whats your budget?
9. Does this include installation and delivery?

To view some commissions completed by Mike click here

Below is a video of some of the stages of the commission process.

Commission to design, make and install a stained glass window above the main entrance of Bangor University Anglican Chaplaincy