Compare with the confirmed brief
Check the agreed reference, canvas dimensions and written notes. Confirm the placement of the main subjects and any requested additions or removals. A clear brief helps distinguish an adjustment from a new composition or a change of subject. For portraits, review the expression and recognizable features before studying small surface details.
Ask for photographs that answer a question
An overall image shows balance. A close-up clarifies a face, a hand or a focal detail. An angled view helps reveal brushwork and texture. If glare hides an area, ask for another photograph instead of judging it from a reflection. Room mockups show placement and scale; finished photographs show the actual canvas.
Make adjustment notes specific
Describe the area and the result you want: a softer edge, a less vivid color, a clearer detail or a changed expression. A marked reference may help. Changes outside the agreed scope should be discussed and priced before additional painting begins. Use one coordinated set of notes so the artist can work from a clear direction.
Approve the current version
A new set of finished photographs requires a fresh review. The painting page records approval of the current version. Where a deposit plan applies, the remaining payment becomes available after that approval. Confirm the size, finish and destination before packing. Payment confirmation is separate from shipping confirmation; drying, finishing and delivery follow the agreed production arrangements.