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Albert Dreher
Master of the Oil Wash
Rest in Peace
1949-2020
In today's competitive art market, galleries and artists
realize they must accommodate a more sophisticated art buyer. Buyers no
longer accept what's available in galleries,
e.g., something close to their required size, budget and colors. Buyers
understand paintings can be ordered. The process of ordering a
painting or a portrait or a sculpture has been a matter of business for hundreds of years. This process is
commonly referred to as a "special commission." Albert Dreher has established
himself as one of the
most successful landscape artists painting special commission.
He has painted literally hundreds of successful commissions.
"I enjoy the process of creating a commission with a
client, we not only create a work of art, but we establish a life long
friendship."
All retail prices for a Special Commission
paintings is the same price as a Gallery purchase!
Step 1
Design,
Conception
Albert
forwards a presentation of options for the clients review. The
majority of Albert's clients ordering commission work are familiar
with his style and subject matter and usually
have a predetermined idea of what they want. Via the telephone,
Albert determines the pertinent customer specifications of the painting, Size,
subject matter, colors and price.
Step 2
Drawing Presentation, Color Tests
Albert forwards a full size line
drawing of the painting including framing details for the client's review and
approval.
Frequently,
the client will require specific colors to be incorporated in the painting. Upon
request, Albert will forward color tests
that match the samples supplied by the
client.
Step 3
Washes and Painting
Once the
approved drawing and color test is returned to Albert he requires 1/3 of the fee
as deposit and begins the painting. During the painting process Albert forwards
daily progress photos to his customers via email.
After the painting is finished Albert requires another
1/3
of the fee.
Step 4
Trimming and Framing
The painting and framing process takes approximately
3
weeks. When finished Dreher personally wraps the painting. He then takes
it to professional shippers where it is packed, insured and shipped to the
customer.
Upon acceptance of the
commission, Albert requires the final 1/3 of the fee plus the packing, shipping
and insurance costs.
There are
no additional charges for a "special commission." The price of the commission is
based upon the size of the painting, the same price found the same prices found in all the galleries representing
Albert Dreher.
All retail prices
for a Special Commissions are the same as retail purchase from
Dreher Gallerys.
"From
the moment we saw one of his southwestern paintings we admired them and
waited for an opportunity to place one in our home. This summer the
opportunity came, and we jumped at the chance to commission a work."
"The process could not have been easier or more enjoyable. We selected a
size, then reviewed Al’s preliminary sketch of the piece. We suggested
the addition of several elements to the painting and Al immediately
agreed with our ideas. We received several “in progress” photos to
heighten our anticipation – but seeing the final, framed piece in our
family room was just unbelievable! It will certainly be the focal point
of the room and subject of many conversations for years to come."
Wyatt Lamborn
Williston, North Dakota
"I am pleased beyond measure with the
commissioned Rainbow Bridge Memory. I saw Albert Dreher’s work on
the internet several years ago and regretted not purchasing one of
his pieces at that time.
Recently, I
decided to acquire a piece of his work and found out that doing a
commission was easy.
If I was
commissioning the piece I wanted to make the piece more personal to
myself and family. Lake Powell has a special please in our hearts we
have visited the Rainbow Bridge National Monument many times while on
vacation at Lake Powell.
I asked Albert if
he could incorporate this natural wonder into the commission as well as
a few other suggestions and let him create from there. "
"Albert then sent
a sketch to hang on the wall to get the look and feel of the creation.
I really enjoyed
this because I was able to make some suggestions on what I like and some
things I would like to see a little different.
Albert Dreher
then edited the drawing and showed me the updates for approval.
Working together
in this way, we were able to develop the painting and create a piece we
all enjoyed more."
"I now have a very
special piece to hang in our home that not only captures the beauty
Albert Dreher’s puts into every one of his masterpieces, but also has
signification sentimental meaning to me personally. I am so happy with
the decision to have a Commissioned Albert Dreher hanging on my walls."
Special Commission
for
Rodney Johnson
Hickory Creek, Texas
"Simply . . . very happy!"
Sparks, Nevada
Special Commission
for Jackie and Paul Kleinstub
Tucson, Arizona
"After admiring your paintings for four years on our frequent trips to
Tubac, a remodel of our living room in Portland finally made it
possible to logically act on the desire to have a Dreher original
hanging in our home. The personal touch The personal touch of having met
and conversed with you always makes ownership additionally special. To
learn that your studio was about a half mile from our second home
in Tucson made this purchase seem destined to be."
"The best part,
aside from the three fun visits to your studio, was your process of
developing art that was meant for our
vision and our personal space. We wanted a piece to be the
centerpiece and yet be a part of the whole feeling of the space. I
cannot adequately relate to you now harmoniously everything fits
together."
"By first getting a full size draft sketch of the
artwork at home, we were able to review size and composition as it
related to our expectations. You were right on with the subject and
simplicity we envisioned and so no alternations were necessary
before turning to colors.
Thank you. Forever your admirers."
Special Commission for
Carol and Jeff Pisanos
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Special
Commission for
Jerry Stipp
Tubac, Arizona
Took awhile to settle on a
place to hang it as it looks good everywhere - but, we did it and it can
be seen most everywhere."
Tucson, Arizona
"I commissioned Albert to do a painting for me. He was very easy to work
with and listened to what I wanted. When he was done and I viewed
the finished product, the "remark" was on the wrong side. When I
commented on this he reviewed his notes and realized his error.
Although I loved the painting, he insisted he start over. I am very
happy with the finished product. It is beautiful! I would not think
twice about having Albert do another painting for me."
Special Commission for
Ellen & Bill Davis
Tucson, Arizona
"The work is so versitile as your painting works well on several other walsl in our
home. It also
gives us a special meaning to our new home.
Looking forward to
finding another space in our house for another Dreher work."
Special Commission for
Dallas, Texas
"We truly love our wonderful painting, and the opportunity to work with
you."
Special Commission for
Felicia & Robert Bloom
Saddle Brook, Arizona
"Sincerely, a perfect finish to our new living room. Thank you!"
Special Commission for
Aston & Diana Parker
Devon, England
"This is our second commission from Albert. Once again he has created a
stunning evocation of the past in a modern way. We ask for an echo of a
pueblo in the distance and a particular color base. Albert delivered
this perfectly and is and immediate conversation piece when people
visit.
Thanks once again Albert for a "beauty."
Special
Commission for
Jane & Tony Vecchione
Saddle Brooke, Arizona
"It was a
great experience working with you and planning exactly what would look
just perfect in our living room. Upon entering our home one glances at
our wall and sees your lovely piece of art. It fits just precisely in
its environment. Working on the piece together also gives it a special
meaning to our home. Looking forward to finding another space in our
house for another Dreher work."
Special Commission for
Durango Symphony Orchestra
Auction Winner/Symphony Patron, Debra Parmenter
and Artist Dreher with original
Music in the Mountains
painting. Sponsored by Toh-Atin Gallery.
"I'm so proud I won the silent auction. I simply love this painting.
Thank you Albert for the beautiful painting and you contributions to
the "Music in the Mountains" celebration."
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Special Commission for
Dave Plank
Tucson, Arizona
"I couldn't be more please with the experience of working with you, from
our first discussion to the finished painting.
The whole process was
fascinating as well as most enjoyable. I marvel at how you can take a
few ideals and suggestions from me and create a work of art which is
far beyond what had visualized. The painting is breathtaking to say the
least I love it!
"Thank you so much, Albert."
Special Commission for
Dr. Cindy McKinney
State College, Pennsylvania
"I am very supportive of the commission process and encourage
anyone with an idea to try it---- it allowed me take an idea I had a
vision of but could not execute and communicating with Albert and
using his skill and vision produced a painting that met and exceeded
my expectations. The time frame is short (a month in this case).
Using email and FedEx, I was able to see "real time" examples of frame
and color and a "draft" of the commissioned piece so that I was
not disappointed in the finished work. I highly recommend
this process for
anyone that wants a unique art work and has a desire to contribute, in a
mall way, to the completed project."
Special Commission for Max & Linda Schneph
Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Sharon Baker
Sun City West, Arizona
You were kind enough to
commission a painting just for me." "You sent me drawings of how you
perceived what I said I wanted. It was perfect!" "You kept me
up-to-date with progress of the painting with pictures on my
email. It was so thoughtful! When I picked up my painting I was
thrilled! I gaze at it every day and love it more each time."
"Thank
you so much!"
A Special Commission for
T.K. & Cheryl McCutcheon
Boulder, Colorado
Overland Park, Kansas
"The perfect centerpiece for our new home." Your painting and the
commission process has brought us together for a lifelong friendship."
"Thank you so much!"
A Special Commission for
Kelley Catton-Dwyer & Pat Dwyer
Burnsville, Minnesota
A
Special Commission for
Bob and Jean Wendlandt,
Muscatine, Iowa
"Awesome!"
"You have captured just what I envisioned. It looks
wonderful above our fireplace. We appreciate how you kept us, up-to-date
with your daily work as you painted."
A Special Commission for
Denise and Philip Clough
Ontario, Canada
"We simply love our new painting and sincerely enjoyed the creative
process."
A Special Commission for
John & Hanna Watson
New York, New York
"We feel a special part of our commissioned paintings because
you allowed us to be a partner of the creation. These are our of our
prized painting."
A Special Commission for
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Statt
Queen Creek, Arizona
"We enjoyed being part of the process and selecting the frame
from Albert's new presentation options.
Our two commissions
really add the finishing touch to our new formal dining room."
Albert Dreher Fine Art
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