Send your comments and inquiries to:

matthewcuenca@gmail.com

MTC DESIGN mailing address is:

Matthew Tito Cuenca

4540 Phnom Penh PL

Dulles, VA 20189-4540

Commission Prices (Gallery Price):

Charcoal, Colored Pencil or Pen & Ink / with Gouache
11”x 17” or less: $1.00 per square inch
Larger than 11” x 17”: $1.34 per square inch

Oil or Acrylic on “flat” Canvas”
36” X 48” or less: $1.86 per square inch
Larger than 36” X 48”: $1.70 per square inch

Oil or Acrylic on “sculpted or stacked” Canvas”
36” X 48” or less: $2.00 per square inch
Larger than 36” X 48”: $1.86 per square inch

The Process:
Most of my paintings are oil paint on multi-paneled or sculpted canvas, but I also take commissions for oil, acrylic or watercolor paint on traditional “flat” stretched canvas or wood panel; or with gouache and colored pencil.

I like to incorporate the personality of the client into the shape, medium, technique, and imagery of a commissioned painting or drawing. So I require that the client schedule an artwork consultation before I start a painting or drawing. At this time I will also make real-time sketches and/or take reference photos for color, shadow and pattern.

After the consultation I will supply the client initial rough sketches and my suggestions for canvas shape, medium used, etc. At this point we renegotiate price depending on whether there are changes in the materials used and/or the technique chosen for the commission.

For painted artwork, the client will have a chance to see the painting in progress once the under-painting is complete. This will be the last time the client will see the painting before completion. As for drawings clients will be able to make adjustments only after the initial rough sketches.

To schedule an artwork consultation, please email me via matthewcuenca@gmail.com .

I can easily take consultation interviews via phone and collect reference photos via internet. I will be out of the country for three years starting June 23rd, 2011.