How do you create a commissioned artwork that truly feels right for everyone involved?

In this episode of Bench Talk, we explore how commissions can become rewarding creative collaborations when expectations are clear and communication is open.

Because when alignment is there, the process feels energising — and the artwork becomes something truly special.

In this episode:

• Why commissions are an opportunity for meaningful collaboration

• How collectors can communicate what they love with clarity

• How artists can guide the process with confidence and professionalism

• Why alignment matters more than perfection

• How great commissions strengthen artist–collector relationships

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