Commissioned Work

I have done painting commissions for hundreds of individuals and businesses throughout the Bay Area and across the country, and my unique pieces can be seen in homes and offices from San Francisco to New York. Each piece is tailored to meet the individual commissioner's vision and requests, and is handcrafted from start to finish with my particular aesthetics and knack for capturing a sense of mood and place. I thoroughly enjoys working with my commission clients to ensure that each piece is as unique as the person commissioning it.

Watch a special video about the process of creating a commission piece!

You can watch the video with this link to YouTube here! https://youtu.be/GBLs9Q373Fo

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The Commission Process

The first step in the process is to meet with me in person or over the phone to discuss your ideas. During this meeting we will talk about what specific images,locations, landscapes or views you might like to have included in the piece, as well as what colors or mood you would like to have conveyed, motifs that you like in my work, and a size and orientation for the piece. I will then ask you to pick out 5 - 10 pieces of mine that you already like and to explain why you like them. This greatly helps me to see what you already like in my work and specific techniques that you are drawn to. It can also be very useful for thinking about color palette and compositions. Throughout these discussions I will be taking detailed notes, and notes from you are requested as well. At the end of this discussion I will put together a quote for you and collect a 50% deposit to get started. Each piece is typically completed in 6 - 10 weeks.

Prices vary depending upon size and complexity of the piece. Please contact me to discuss your project and for pricing quotes.

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Request a quote and start a dialog

Interested in getting a commission from me? Fill out the form below and click "submit," and we can get started discussing your new piece!