Terms and Conditions

By commissioning or purchasing artwork/prints from Mark Mannering Barton, you agree to the terms outlined below.

Copyright & Image Usage

All artwork created by Mark Mannering Barton, including original pieces, mock-ups, and prints, remains the intellectual property of the artist.
The artist retains full copyright on all work produced.
The artist may reproduce artwork for prints, calendars, merchandise, or promotional use.
Commissioned portraits may be displayed on the artist’s website, social media, and other promotional materials, along with the photo supplied.
Purchasing a commission does not transfer copyright or usage rights.
If you wish to buy full usage or reproduction rights, please contact the artist to discuss a separate agreement.
Unauthorised reproduction, resale, or modification is prohibited and may result in legal action.

A non-refundable deposit is required to book a commission. The current deposit amount is listed on the artist’s website.
No work will begin until the deposit has been received and confirmed by the artist.
The remaining balance must be paid in full and cleared before the artwork is shipped or delivered.
Payments are accepted by UK bank transfer only.
All prices are in GBP (£) and exclude VAT, as the artist is not currently VAT-registered.

Commissions are completed on a first come, first served basis.
Lead times vary depending on the artist’s schedule and may be up to four months.
An estimated completion date will be given upon enquiry.
If you require artwork by a specific deadline (e.g. birthday or event), please mention this at the time of booking. A rush fee may apply.
Delays caused by late payments, delayed approvals, or missing information from the client may result in longer wait times.

All artwork is securely packaged and shipped with tracking to the address provided.
If the artwork is a gift, it can be shipped directly to the recipient. The delivery address must be clearly specified at the time of order.
Hand delivery may be available for local clients, at the discretion of the artist.
Overseas orders are welcome, but may incur additional shipping charges and customs duties (see VAT & Import Fees).

Once a commission is placed and deposit payment made, commissions can’t be cancelled without fore-fitting the deposit.
Deposit payments are non-refundable and are retained to cover the artist’s time, loss of turned away business, and administration.
The artist is committed to client satisfaction. so if any issues arise, please contact the artist to discuss a resolution.

An image of the completed artwork will be provided for approval before shipping. Only small tweaks will be made.
Once received, in the unlikely event you would like alterations, the client is responsible for postage costs both ways.
Any changes, even if minor will incur additional charges, if not full costs.
By commissioning the artist, the client accepts the artist’s individual style and interpretation i.e. I do not guarantee exact details, colour matches or dimensions.

Clients are responsible for providing high-quality, clear, and well-lit photographs for reference I have a page here on how to take images to help you.
The artist will inform you if the image is unsuitable for use.
The artist reserves the right to decline the commission in this instance.
Please send original-resolution images by email. Avoid screenshots or heavily compressed files.

Artwork is carefully packaged to prevent damage.
In the rare event that damage occurs during shipping:
- Notify the artist immediately with clear photographs of the damage within 12 hrs of delivery.
- Depending on the severity, the artwork may need to be returned.
- If appropriate, a replacement portrait will be added to the artist’s waiting list and redrawn at no extra cost.

The artist uses high quality, light fast materials and archival quality paper for creating. These materials will last for many years!
However, the length of time your artwork remains vibrant, un-faded and ‘like new’ depends very much on where you place the piece.
With that in mind after delivery the artist is not responsible for the piece fading
To help you preserve your piece for years to come:
- Do not place in direct or where sunlight will constantly shine on the piece
- If you are placing in a sunny room, do frame using UV glass to help prevent fading

Great care is taken to reproduce artwork accurately in any prints.
However, variations may occur due to:
- Scanner or printer settings
- Paper type or finish
- Individual screen calibration
The artist cannot guarantee a 100% colour or tone match between prints and original artwork.

The artist will never sell, share, or distribute your personal information to third parties.
Information collected is used solely for the purposes of fulfilling your order and maintaining contact.
All data is stored securely and handled in accordance with UK data protection regulations.

The artist is not currently VAT-registered and does not charge VAT on sales within the UK.
International clients may be subject to customs duties, taxes, or import fees, which are the responsibility of the buyer.
These charges are not included in the commission or shipping price.

Commissioning artwork from Mark Mannering Barton indicates acceptance of these terms.
The artist reserves the right to decline any commission request that is inappropriate or outside the scope of their work.
If a client fails to respond to essential communication (e.g. reference image approval or final sign-off) within 14 days, the commission may be delayed or cancelled, and payments retained.
These terms may be updated by the artist at any time. Clients are encouraged to review them before making a booking.

By placing an order or paying a deposit, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

For personalised coloured pencil pet or wildlife portrait, visit the Commissions page.

For prints of current artwork visit the Prints page.

Any questions you have please contact me here: markmanneringbarton@gmail.com