Examples of completed, one-of-a-kind commissions! These paintings vary in size from 12″x12″ to 2’x3′ and are all based on a photo reference of the recipient’s choosing.
Are you thinking about commissioning a piece? It’s easy. Let’s walk through what you need to know.
The basics:
- You’ll send me a note saying you’re interested in a commission by filling out the form below and providing a reference photo.
- I’ll email or call you back as soon as I can. We’ll get clear on the painting and timeline. Sometimes I can turn a painting around very quickly depending on my availability and the complexity of the piece, or sometimes I’m months out. We’ll discuss and set a schedule.
- I’ll send you a written agreement detailing the commission description, painting schedule, pricing, and payment timeline. You pay 50% of the agreed upon price upon initiating the commission (I accept check, cash, Venmo, or credit card).
- I’ll get to painting, send you periodic updates so you can see the work in progress, and then – voila! Your commission is done. I deliver or ship to you (included with your commission, unless otherwise agreed).
Cost:
- Tiny acrylic on canvas paintings (up to 8″x10″) start at $350.
- Standard sized acrylic on canvas paintings (starting at 12″x12″) start at $500.
- Custom projects are priced out accordingly.
Pricing is negotiated per piece, because no two paintings are alike. Generally commissions run between $3.25 – 3.50/square inch. The cost includes all materials and varies depending on painting size and complexity. All packing/shipping is included.
Bear in mind:
I don’t do portraits, except silhouettes (trust me). I’ll paint structures, although they are tricky because of sooo many straight lines so I will price accordingly. I’ll even do the occasional dog. But if we’re being real, my best work is (surprise) landscapes.
I also work exclusively from a photo reference. I prefer to work from one reference with minimal to no modifications. Highlighting certain aspects of the photo in the painting is absolutely fine (ie, “what I love most about this is the [color] [contrast] [feature]”), and removing background features like cars, power lines, etc is usually doable. But my artistic strength is in interpreting, vs imagining and rendering, a scene.
Interested in talking? Let’s start there. Fill out the form below, and I’ll be in touch!
