THE COMMISSION PROCESS
I welcome opportunities to create commissioned artwork for individuals, groups, or professional organizations. My goal in accepting commissions is for the process to be both gratifying for me as an artist and pleasurable for those who have chosen to integrate my art into their living or working environment. I hope we can work together to create something beautiful for your home or office.
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How does the process begin? Everything begins with a friendly and open conversation. You are under no obligation to buy anything or sign anything during an initial conversation. The purpose is to discuss our expectations and hopefully agree to move forward with a commissioned work of art. Once we agree on a general size and theme, we can begin to outline the price and a timeframe for work to be completed.
The final price can be estimated by the finished size. As a general rule, I charge
Pets - Landscapes People
8 x 10 - $150 $250
11 x 14 - $250 $350 For Pets and People Add $100 for
16 x 20 - $300 $400 additional subjects
18 x 24 - $400 $450
These prices are unframed. You may choose to frame your own painting or the charge will depend on the frame.
How long does it take to finish? The time it takes to complete a composition varies depending on the size and complexity of the design and also the time of year. As a general rule, I estimate 3-6 weeks.
I work from photos - which should be very good photographs provided by the client. There is no need for endless 'sittings' to achieve the 'life' that I seek when painting. If the photo captures 'that essence' of a person's personality and expression . . . so can the painting I create for you.
Contact me by phone or email to start the process! Thank you for your interest in my artwork.
Let me start by saying that my mother was a very talented artist, so hopefully I inherited some of her ability and love of art. Back in the 1980's when my three children were small, I took some adult education classes in oil painting and did several landscapes. Then life happened....and until my retirement in 2012, I didn't do much painting. My mom passed away in 2009 and I inherited all of her art "stuff" which included every medium imaginable. I experimented with most of them, but found that I could do the best with oils and acrylics.
Spending the winters in Florida lent itself to many opportunities to learn more about painting and the time to spend to create. I joined the wonderful Sebastian River Art Club where I have met many talented artists and have been able to take many different classes. I now belong to the Vero Beach Art Club and am Treasurer of the Lagoon Artisans of Barefoot Bay. I ebjoy all forms of art, but I am especially intrigued by portraits. I am always taking classes to improve and each portriat I paint, I feel like I was able to look into the soul of that person.
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