Commissions
Paintings personalized to your vision, offering deeply connected artwork that has the power to change your world...
I would love to work with you! In order to have the best outcome for your painting, I ask that your idea operates within the subject matter that is already a part of my artistic voice: animals and nature (I no longer paint humans). I will work closely with you to make sure I have a good grasp of your vision, and will send frequent updates and progress pictures. To submit a commission proposal, please complete the contact form telling me a little about your idea and answering the following questions:
- What size piece are you looking for?
- When would you like the piece completed by?
- Do you have photos you would like me to use?
At this time, I am only accepting commissioned pieces valued at $1,000 or more, due to the significant time that goes into planning and communicating during each project. Pricing for commissions is a base rate of $3.50 CAD per square inch. If the painting idea is extremely complex, there may be an additional fee, as not all paintings take the same length of time and, therefore, must be priced accordingly. An additional fee may also be required if you plan to reproduce the image yourself, or use it for business/commercial purposes. Please contact me with any questions and I would be happy to provide a quote for your idea. Paintings can be shipped worldwide.
My policy is that a deposit of 40% of the commission price be paid before I begin your painting. This deposit is non-refundable, and will be applied to the overall cost of the commission. If the proposal is based off an idea rather than a preexisting photo, I will send preliminary digitally-created sources, that I will use as reference material, before I begin the painting, so you will have a very good idea of how the piece will turn out. I require the deposit before I begin finding reference photos and creating sources.
Once I have created a final source that everyone is happy with, any major changes to the source may necessitate an additional fee, as such changes are, in many ways, on par with beginning a new painting and accommodating them requires a great deal of work. If you are choosing to supply your own reference images for the painting, they must be detailed, high-resolution, and free from any distortions or extreme shadows. Only images that meet these requirements will allow me to create a piece of artwork for you that is of the absolute highest quality. I am happy to review any photos you would like to use and provide feedback!
Payment plans are available.
I can't wait to hear from you!