What to expect when commissioning a portrait bronze

1. W. Stanley “Sandy” Proctor will consult with client and discuss the following:
   • Theme/pose/image of bronze sculpture
   • Placement of bronze sculpture
   • Time frame for completing bronze sculpture
   • Costs and responsibilities of sculptor and client
2. Once the client has decided to move forward with sculpture, a contract is drawn up by Proctor Fine Art LLC and signed by client and Sandy. Once the contract is signed and the first deposit has been received, the process begins.
3. If the client is available, W. Stanley “Sandy” Proctor will meet with subject of commission. The meeting will entail the following:
   • Photographs – extensive photographs of pose and details of face, hands, feet, body
   • Measurements – extensive measurements are taken of face and body
   • Molds – if applicable, molds are taken of hands and feet for future modeling use
   • Clothes are gathered that the client desires to be used in sculpture – shirt, pants, shoes, socks, belt, jewelry, hair accessories, or any other object worn by subject and to be used in sculpture.
   
   ***These items may not be returned, so please discuss with artist if items need to be returned in tact.
4. If the subject is not available for personal sessions with Sandy (ex. deceased), the client is responsible for producing the following:
   • Photos – any and all photos are necessary for Sandy to use in sculpting
   • Body type and/or measurements and information – the clients should assist Sandy in finding a similar body type to use as a body model or provide height, weight and any other specifics
   • The client is welcome to visit the studio at any time during production, and their presence and suggestions usually prove valuable and helpful
   • Clothes that the client desires to be used in sculpture – shirt, pants, shoes, socks, belt, jewelry, hair accessories, or any other object worn by subject and to be used in sculpture
   
   ***These items may not be returned, so please discuss with artist if items need to be returned in tact.
5. After the first session or receipt of information, Sandy Proctor will begin creating the clay original. If the subject is available, it is preferred that Sand have 1 (one) to 3 (three) more sessions with subject during the creation of the clay.
6. Once the original clay has been created, the client will approve the original before it is molded and the bronze casting process begins. A second deposit is due from client upon approval.
7. The original clay is molded and bronze casting process begins. This process takes approximately 4 (four) to 6 (six) months.
8. Once the bronze sculpture has been completed, it is prepared for shipping and arrangements are made for delivery to site. The client is responsible for preparing the site for delivery and installation, and shipping charges incurred in delivery. Some, but not all, preparations include:
   • Ground prep – ex. leveling, grass, mulch, gravel, pecan shells
   • Base construction and installation – ex. concrete with rebar and facing (brick, brushed concrete, granite) of client’s choosing
   • Plaque preparation and installation
   • Lighting
   • For larger sculptures, other items are necessary for installation – ex. Forklift or boom truck, core drill, epoxy
9. Final payment is due from client once sculpture is crated and en route

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