• Clients propose an idea for a sculpture with a written
  description of desired elements and/or theme, location, size,
  material, color scheme, and possibly pictures or sketches.

• Consultation takes place at the location where the sculpture
  will be displayed. During discussion, the artist will sketch
  basic designs to put a visual image to the idea. Before
  departing, a $35 design fee is required to begin
  preliminary models.

• Artist then creates preliminary maquettes (small clay models)
  and watercolor sketches for a second consultation. Design
  is discussed and changes are made, if necessary.

• Artist creates an estimated budget of materials and hours.
  Included within these hours are consultation time, design
  time, materials purchasing time, and actual sculpting time.
  A deposit of 50% of total cost is required to begin work.
  Due to fluid nature of sculpting, budgets may need adjusting
  as work progresses. A price "cap" is decided before work
  begins in order to protect the client.

• The estimated budget is calculated from materials
  estimates and hourly wage estimates of $20/hour.
  A final "hard" budget of actual hours and actual
  materials receipts is given at the completion of the mural.

• 50% of the estimated budget is required up front.

• Artist will work with the client and/or builders to create
  a base suitable for pedestal installation, and will provide
  some hardware for installation.

• All sculptures, both exterior and interior, are the responsibility
  of the client, unless otherwise determined.

• Artist will educate client as to method of cleaning
  and yearly maintenance needs.

• Sculpture students may apprentice under the artist
  for an hourly wage of $5/hour minus an instruction fee
  of $25/month of work. Clients who wish for a "hands on"
  approach to their sculpture may apprentice with the hourly wage
  being subtracted from the final total. If clients do not wish
  for students to work on their projects, they must inform
  the artist by the begin date.