Examples of commissions given as life-milestone gifts! These paintings vary in size are all based on a photo reference of the recipient’s choosing.
You know what can be super hard? Coming up with thoughtful wedding, anniversary, graduation, and other major life event/milestone gift ideas.
…know what’s a whole lot easier? Gifting a custom commission, based on a photo reference of your or your recipient’s choosing. It’s that magic and rare combination of both meaningful and easy. Think about it: you are helping someone honor a major life event by enabling them to create completely unique art of their own choosing! They’ll get to hang their very own painting on their walls for years to come, connecting them to the important moment and the people – like you – who supported them in celebrating it.
And, I may be biased, but I LOVE getting to do these kinds of pieces.
Here’s how it works:
- You’ll decide if you’d like to a) commission the piece directly from me based on a photo of your choosing, or b) gift the entire commission process to your recipient. If you go with the first option, great! We’ll follow a standard commission process. If you’d like to go with option two, we’ll move on to the next step.
- You’ll send me a note via the form at the bottom of this page saying you’d like to gift a commission.
- We’ll work together on the gift details. I’ll send you a written agreement detailing the commission scope and requesting information about the recipient. We’ll agree on a payment timeline – either a one time payment, or in two increments (I accept check, cash, Venmo, or credit card).
- I’ll mail you a beautiful and customized printed letter with your recipient’s name and the occasion, explaining the gift. All you need to do is put it in a gift bag with some tissue and a card, and voila! Your gift is done!
- Once I hear from the recipient, we’ll start working together on the piece. I’ll work with them every step of the way to identify a painting that is meaningful for them, and lay out a smooth/transparent process with updates along the way as I start painting. When the painting is done I’ll ship it to your recipient fully free of charge, as always!
Cost:
- Small acrylic on canvas paintings (up to 8″x10″) start at $350.
- Standard sized acrylic on canvas paintings (starting at 12″x12″) start at $500.
- A 16″x20″ painting starts at $1,000.
- Other sizes are available. The above are examples.
Pricing is typically 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. Given that I won’t be able to look at a photo reference first to determine the scope, I will quote assuming a medium-level complexity. If the recipient would like to work with me on a different painting scope (subject or size) we can discuss. 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.
Interested in giving a commission as a gift? Awesome! Fill out the form below, and I’ll be in touch!
