Custom commissions for Designers & Art Consultants
Original Wood Wall Sculptures & Custom Commissions
Craig Forget is a contemporary wood artist specializing in original, handcrafted wood wall sculptures and custom-made artwork. Working primarily with reclaimed and solid wood, Craig creates distinctive, dimensional pieces that bring texture, warmth, and architectural interest to interior spaces.
Craig works directly with art consultants, interior designers, architects, and private collectors to create custom artwork for residential, commercial, and hospitality environments.
From individual statement pieces to large-scale and multi-panel commissions, each project is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted with careful attention to materials, dimensions, composition, and the unique requirements of the space.
Custom Artwork & Capabilities
Craig creates custom reclaimed wood wall sculptures in a wide range of sizes, from intimate residential pieces to large-scale statement works.
Projects may begin with an existing design or develop from scratch in collaboration with the client or designer.
Materials include reclaimed wood and solid wood, with attention to tone, texture, and composition.
Multi-panel and oversized works are available, and custom dimensions, colour direction, and installation requirements can be discussed during the proposal stage.
How the Custom Commission Process Works
Commissioning original artwork is a collaborative process. Craig works directly with clients, art consultants, and interior designers to develop custom wood wall sculptures suited to their specific projects.
1. Initial Consultation
Each project begins with a discussion about the desired artwork, including dimensions, design preferences, materials, colour palette, and intended location. Clients are welcome to provide photographs, architectural drawings, or inspiration images to help communicate their vision.
2. Design & Proposal
Based on the project requirements, Craig develops an approach to the artwork and provides a proposal outlining the dimensions, materials, pricing, and estimated production timeline.
3. Commission Approval & Deposit
Once the project details are approved, a deposit is collected to secure the commission and begin production. Payment terms and project milestones are confirmed before work begins.
4. Handcrafted Fabrication
Every sculpture is individually handcrafted by Craig, with careful attention to composition, texture, craftsmanship, and finishing details. Progress photographs can be provided upon request throughout the fabrication process.
5. Completion & Final Approval
Upon completion, photographs of the finished artwork will be provided for review before final payment and shipping arrangements.
6. Professional Packaging & Shipping
Completed artwork is carefully prepared for transportation, with protective packaging or custom crating arranged according to the size and requirements of the piece. Shipping and delivery details are coordinated with the client.
Fabrication, Crating & Shipping
Handcrafted In-House by the Artist
Every Craig Forget wood wall sculpture is designed and individually handcrafted by Craig in his own workshop.
From selecting and preparing materials to construction, finishing, and final inspection, every stage of fabrication is personally handled by the artist.
This hands-on approach allows for consistent attention to craftsmanship, quality, and the individual requirements of each commission.
Custom-Built Wooden Crating
Protecting the finished artwork during transportation is an important part of the commission process.
Craig personally designs and builds custom wooden shipping crates in his workshop to accommodate the dimensions and requirements of larger sculptures.
Each artwork is carefully packaged and secured to help protect it during handling and transportation.
By managing both fabrication and crating in-house, Craig maintains direct oversight of the artwork from initial construction through preparation for shipment.
Shipping & Delivery Coordination
Craig typically coordinates shipping arrangements for completed commissions, working directly with clients, art consultants, and interior designers to organize transportation and delivery.
For clients who prefer to use their own freight or shipping providers, Craig is happy to accommodate those arrangements and coordinate collection from his workshop.
For oversized artwork and multi-panel commissions, packaging dimensions, shipping requirements, and installation considerations can be discussed early in the planning process.
This flexible approach allows each project to be handled according to the client's preferred shipping and delivery requirements.
Selected Commission: Blue Ridge Mountains Private Wellness Center
96" W × 48" H × 2" D | Five-Layer Wood Sculpture
An art consulting company commissioned Craig Forget to create a large-scale wood wall sculpture inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains for a private wellness center.
Working from landscape references, Craig developed digital design concepts for client approval before handcrafting the eight-foot-wide sculpture. All five interior wood layers were made from reclaimed wood, with newer wood used for the supporting frame.
Progress photographs were shared during fabrication, and the completed artwork was approved before being custom-crated and shipped to the project's designated storage facility.
Selected Commission: Embers at the Treeline — Three Private Residences
Working directly with an interior designer, Craig Forget created five custom wood wall sculptures based on his Embers at the Treeline collection for a client with three private residences.
Each sculpture was individually handcrafted using naturally weathered reclaimed wood. The five pieces shared a consistent design, shape, dimensions, and overall aesthetic, while the natural variations in the reclaimed materials made each artwork unique.
Three sculptures were commissioned for one residence, with one for each of the other two homes. Craig coordinated shipping to multiple destinations, including delivery directly to a residence and to the interior designer.
This project demonstrates Craig's ability to collaborate with interior designers on coordinated, original artwork for multiple spaces.
Discuss a Custom Commission
Interior designers and art consultants are welcome to discuss custom commissions for commercial and residential projects.
