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Custom Artwork Commission

Commission an aircraft, ship, or military subject with personal significance, brought to life through Craig Tinder’s historical research, technical detail, and original composition.

Total commission package cost: $1,500 + shipping.
Initial payment upfront: $750 (50%). Remaining balance: $750 + shipping (50%), invoiced when the illustration is complete.

Your Commission Includes

• Research and creation of your custom illustration
• One 30″ × 20″ Heritage Alloy™ artwork in a black frame, ready to hang
• A personalized engraved plaque with your choice of name, unit, service dates, or dedication, subject to available engraving space
• The first numbered print in the limited-edition series
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity and is autographed by the artist

Craig accepts a limited number of commissions each year. Please email info@acesinaction.com to discuss your subject, reference material, and scheduling before placing your order. Project scope and any additional charges are confirmed before booking.

Step 1: Reserve Your Commission

Once we’ve confirmed your project details and total price, make an initial payment of 50% to reserve your place in Craig’s work schedule. For the standard package, this page collects the $750 initial payment toward your $1,500 commission.

Share any photographs, aircraft or vessel identification, unit information, and historical references that will help Craig develop the illustration. Email your engraving text with your order number.

Step 2: Complete Payment and Arrange Delivery

When Craig completes your illustration, we’ll send a separate payment invoice for the remaining $750, plus shipping and applicable tax as appropriate. The balance is due before production of your finished artwork; it is not charged automatically.

Your illustration will be reproduced on Heritage Alloy™, a premium aluminum-composite surface that captures fine detail and rich color. Your framed artwork will include your personalized engraved plaque and arrive ready to hang. The included artwork is part of your package, with no separate artwork purchase required.

Additional artworks may be purchased separately in available sizes and framing options—ideal for family members, veterans, or others connected to the subject. Shipping and applicable tax are additional to the package price.

Prefer a Larger Artwork?

Your commission includes a framed 30″ × 20″ Heritage Alloy™ artwork. Larger 36″ × 24″ and 48″ × 32″ formats are also available by special arrangement. Contact us before booking to discuss presentation, framing, and delivery options, and we’ll provide a personalized quote.

Larger-format pricing replaces the standard package price. Your total and 50% initial payment will be confirmed individually; please contact us before purchasing this standard-package payment.

Historical Relics and Permissions

A documented historical relic may be incorporated when a suitable artifact is available. Relic availability, presentation, and any additional cost will be confirmed before your commission is booked. The personalized engraved plaque is separate from a historical relic Artifact Dock™.

Certain subjects may require additional licensing or permissions before work can begin. We’ll discuss these requirements in advance, as securing approvals may extend the project timeline.

Timing

Illustration development typically takes 3–6 weeks once work begins with the holidays and various times of year requiring additional time. Time in the commission queue and production of your finished artwork are additional. Your anticipated schedule will be discussed before booking.

Original Oil Painting Commissions

Craig also accepts commissions for original, hand-painted oil paintings, starting at $4,000. Pricing and timing depend on size, subject, and complexity.

Oil commissions include the physical original painting and are arranged separately from the illustration and Heritage Alloy™ package. Email info@acesinaction.com to discuss your ideas.

Commission Details

Your initial payment becomes non-refundable once your commission is accepted and scheduled. Promotional discounts and free-shipping offers do not apply to commissioned artwork.

Craig Tinder retains copyright and reproduction rights and may offer the completed illustration as prints or other products. Your purchase includes ownership of your physical artwork. All digital files, exclusive image rights, and reproduction or commercial usage rights are not included.