Commissions & Custom Work

Have an idea that you would love to see as a linocut? Britt offers commissions on a limited basis, depending on the design and scope. Printmaking is a multi-step art form starting with conception, initial drawing, transferring the final design to the block, carving, and printing. The whole process can take up to 30 hours, including printing.

Britt does not offer digital-born graphic design work. All her designs start as printed blocks. She will scan the print and provide a scalable vector (.sgv file) upon request.

Pricing

Personal Use (gifts for yourself, friends, family)

What’s included: you will receive a limited edition of 5-10 original prints. A larger (limited or open*) edition can be purchased for an additional cost, to be determined based on the number of prints requested.


4x6” stamp
$150
Rubber stamp mounted to a plexi block. Britt will test print it and provide a couple of prints along with the block.

5x7” block on 8x10” paper
$250
Up to 2 custom elements (example: a cat with stars). If a border is requested, it is simple (1/4” wide)

6x8” block on 8x10” paper
$350
Up to 3 custom elements (example: a dog under a tree with a sunny sky, or, a house with details). If a border is requested, it can be detailed (1/2” wide)

7x10” block on 9x12” paper
$550
Multiple custom elements, to be discussed. This size is appropriate for larger scenes like landscapes or city scapes, or multiple figures. A more intricate border can be requested (up to 1” wide)

Commercial Use (Advertising, merchandising, resale, etc)

What’s included: The below prices cover the design and printing of the custom image. You will receive a small number of artist proof prints for your personal use, available upon request. To use the high-resolution digital file for your commercial use, an exclusive license must be purchased. License costs depends on your use and distribution size; it can be a flat fee or a percentage of sales. Perpetual/unlimited licenses are also offered.

Britt will provide a scalable vector (.sgv file) upon request for no additional charge.

A limited or open edition print run can be purchased for an additional cost, to be determined based on the number of prints requested.

Discounted rates for non-profit organizations are available.


4x6” stamp
$250
Rubber stamp mounted to a plexi block. Britt will test print it and provide a couple of prints along with the block.

6x8” block on 8x10” paper
$550

7x10” block on 9x12” paper
$750

9x12” block on 11x14” paper
$1100 - $1500 (depending on complexity/level of detail)

Number of elements, content, and border details (if requested) for each size block to be discussed in initial meeting with Britt.

Timeline: commissions are only available January - May each year (work completed by end of June). The process will go as:

  • Initial inquiry

  • Discussion with Britt to finalize ideas and general scope of project (phone or Zoom)

  • 50% non-refundable deposit paid

  • Britt will create a mock-up sketch. 1 round of revisions if necessary

  • Final 50% fee paid

  • Britt will carve and print the custom design. Prints take 5-10 days to dry. Once dried, she will then package and ship the 5 (or more) prints to you. Packing and shipping are included in the above (or agreed upon) cost. Local pick up is not available

  • The whole process from initial inquiry to receiving the prints takes about 6 weeks, unless otherwise discussed. A rush job can be purchased depending on the circumstances

Additional Notes

  • Designs can be landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation

  • Britt keeps the carved linocut block. It will be stored safely in her studio, so if you ever want to purchase more prints, she has immediate access to it

  • Britt will create up to 2 Artist Proof prints that she will keep in her archive

  • Britt retains the copyright to all work, unless agreed upon. A lifetime transfer of copyright can be considered for commercial uses only, depending on the situation

  • Due to the bespoke nature of this service, there are no refunds or returns on any commissioned work

  • Britt rarely does portraits of people, but is open to discussing it

  • Preferred subject matter: animals, nature, scenery, buildings, outer space

  • Britt has the right to decline any commission request if it does not feel aligned to her art practice

  • Britt reserves the right to use images of commissioned artworks in her social media and marketing activities

  • There will be no use of generative AI in the process. Britt does all her artwork on paper. The only digital part of the process is scanning the final print and creating a scalable vector.

  • Default ink color (1) = black or raw umber (dark brown). Britt does not do multi-color (i.e. multi-block) commissions

  • Default paper = tan color, 80 lb (118 g/m2). Other papers are available but must be discussed with Britt prior to carving the block

  • Since each print is pressed by hand, each print will be unique

  • *Limited edition = there is a finite number of prints (prints will be numbered, example 1/50). Open edition = there is no cap on how many prints can be made, and prints will not be numbered

Ready to start this process? You can contact Britt at brittandmars @ gmail .com. Inquiries must include the following information in order to receive a reply:

  • Your name and address

  • Type of use (personal or commercial). If commercial, what is your intended use?

  • Block size/paper size

  • Ideas/subject matter/elements you’d like included

  • Print run size (if more than included 5 prints for personal use)

Thinking about another type of project that doesn’t fit the above parameters? Feel free to contact to discuss! Please include as much detail as possible in your initial email about the project as you can so Britt can determine if it fits her art practice.