Commissions — Considered Requests
Commissions are accepted selectively. When available, they are approached as slow work—guided by clarity, alignment, and long-term presence.
Commissioned Artwork
Own a Couture Underground Original — Crafted in Collaboration
At Couture Underground, commissioned work is not customization — it is collaboration.
Each commissioned sculpture is created through a shared process that honors your story while remaining grounded in my established artistic language. These works are not replicas, reproductions, or variations of existing pieces. They are original sculptures, developed through dialogue, intention, and trust.
If you are seeking a one-of-a-kind work that holds personal meaning while remaining rooted in a contemporary sculptural practice, a commission may be the right path.
HOW THE COMMISSION PROCESS WORKS
✧ Initial Consultation
Every commission begins with a private consultation. We discuss intention, emotional tone, scale, palette, and any symbolic elements you wish to explore. This conversation establishes alignment — not a blueprint.
✧ Proposal & Deposit
Following our consultation, you will receive a written proposal outlining scope, timeline, and investment. A 50% deposit secures your commission and initiates the creation phase.
✧ Creation Phase
Your sculpture is developed over time, with periodic updates shared so you remain connected to the process. These updates are observational — not approval checkpoints — allowing the work to evolve organically.
✧ Completion & Delivery
Once complete, final payment is due prior to delivery or shipment. Your artwork arrives professionally packaged and ready for placement.
REVISIONS & POLICIES
Minor refinements may be made during the process when structurally appropriate. Significant revisions after completion may require additional consideration.
Because commissioned works are created uniquely for you, refunds are not available once work has begun.
WHY COMMISSION A COUTURE UNDERGROUND PIECE?
• Each sculpture is entirely one-of-a-kind
• Materials are intentionally chosen for depth, durability, and resonance
• The process is collaborative yet artist-led
• The result is a work that holds meaning without explanation
This is not decorative art.
It is presence, form, and memory — shaped with care.
AUTHENTICITY
Every commissioned artwork is an original Couture Underground sculpture and includes a signed certificate of authenticity.
No reproductions.
No editions.
No replicas.
VIEWING OPTIONS
Local collectors may request an in-person studio viewing in the Washington, D.C. area.
Non-local collectors are invited to schedule a private virtual walkthrough, offering a detailed, guided experience of the work from multiple angles.
PAYMENT & SHIPPING
Accepted payment methods include major credit cards and digital wallets. Final payment is collected prior to delivery.
All sculptures are professionally packed using custom-fit materials designed to protect the work during transit and allow for long-term storage if needed.
READY TO BEGIN?
If you feel aligned with this process, I invite you to begin a conversation.
This is not about control —
it’s about trust, intention, and creation.
🤍 Courtney Nichelle Coble
Commission Availability
Commissioned works are accepted on a limited basis to preserve depth, focus, and integrity of process. Availability varies throughout the year.
If commissions are temporarily closed, inquiries are welcomed and may be placed on a priority list for future openings.