Commission a Painting

Thank you for your interest in my work. I enjoy painting a variety of subjects but I specialize in people and pet portraits. When creating a custom portrait, my goal is not only to capture the likeness of the subject, but also their spirit and personality. I look forward to working with you!

Photo Selection

When selecting a photo for your custom painting, choose an image that feels true to the subject’s personality and captures the moment you want preserved. High-resolution images that are clear and well-lit work best, but you’re welcome to send multiple options if you’re unsure—I’m happy to help you choose the one that will translate beautifully into a finished piece of art.

Materials

I work with professional watercolors (Daniel Smith and QOR) on Ampersand Aquabord, a clay-coated archival panel which allows for rich color, fine detail, and a luminous finish. This surface is durable, professional-quality, and I seal each piece with fade-resistant varnish.

Payment Options

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your commission and begin the painting. The balance is due upon completion, prior to shipping. I accept both PayPal and Venmo. Since commissions are custom and created specifically for you, I cannot accept returns.

Portraits with multiple people or pets requires a minimum size of 8×10. An additional fee of $125 per pet/person will be applied.

Turnaround Time & Delivery

The current turnaround time is approximately eight weeks. You’ll receive the original painting, securely packaged for delivery.

Flat-rate domestic shipping will be applied to the final invoice based on artwork size (8×10 and smaller: $12, 9×12 and larger $18).

International shipping will be calculated based on artwork size and destination.

If you’d like to move forward or have any questions, fill out the contact form below to get in touch with me via email.