Are you accepting commissions?

I am currently accepting commissions.

Is there a minimum budget for a commission?

There is a minimum budget is $50.00.

Do you send sketches?

If I am creating a painting without a photo to work from or are altering an image from a photo I may email a sketched image for confirmation.

Do I get to offer feedback during the process?

Feedback on paintings during the process will be handled on a case to case basis.

How long does it take? When should I place my order?

Depending on the size of the requested painting and number of existing commissions, it can take from four weeks to 8 months or more.

When do you start painting my commission?

I paint commissions in the order that they come, so anywhere from right away to 3 months or more.

How much does a commission painting cost?

Commissions start at $50.00 for a small (4”x5”), simple single object.

What type of paintings do you offer?

At this time I only offer watercolor paintings on commission.

What sizes are available?

Most common sizes range between 4”x5” and 81/2”x11” but In would be open to discussing almost any size.

Do you offer framing?

I do not offer framing, but I will deliver the painting to local framers.

Do you ship?

I will ship your painting.

How much is shipping?

I will ship a painting for the cost of packaging and postage.

Can I give you a photo to work from?

Photos are great starting places in beginning a commissioned painting.

Do you need a certain type or size photo?

Photos that are large enough to see the image to be painted are best.

Is more than one picture helpful?

Depending on what you would like painted more than one picture is frequently helpful.

Will printed photos work if I do not have digital?

Printed photos are always welcome.

Can you create a group painting using separate photos?

I can create a group painting from separate photos in most cases.

I don’t have a photo of the location for a landscape commission, can you help?

I can create a painting of some landscapes without photos.

I don’t have a photo of the subject for a wildlife commission, can you help?

I can create a painting of most wildlife without a photo.

I don’t have a photo of the building I’d like for an architectural commission, can you help?

I can create a paintings of some buildings without photos.

Can any last-minute changes be made to my painting?

Some last-minute changes can occur depending on the involvement of the change and the scope of the painting.

Can I see the commissioned painting before you send it?

I can email a digital image of the painting before sending it out..

How do you package my commissioned painting?

Commissioned paintings will be sent out in an acid free protective sleeves and mailed in photo stiff envelope.

Will my commissioned painting be shared on your website/social media?

Unless we agree otherwise I will retain the right to post and use the image of any painting/art I create.

Who owns the copyright on my commissioned painting?

Unless we agree otherwise I will retain the right to post and use the image of any painting/art I create.