COMMISSIONS
Applications are accepted anytime, though may not be completed for some time as I have other projects going on. If completing the application be sure to indicate when you need it.
To give a commission gift certificate, fill out the form at the end of this page and once payment is received, I’ll send a PDF you can print out and wrap for your recipient.
Some of the commissions completed:
Vega
Story
Obi
mishi
LucyMay
jessie
jasper riley
Barnaby
CHARLIE
AKIA
Hello From the artist
I love drawing and painting anything from nature — ever since I was a child I wanted to be a wildlife illustrator, and have come to know that our domesticated pups, cats, and other critters are sometimes just as wild!
There are samples on this page, but also many more in the galleries on this website. Feel free to look through this page, then poke around if you want to see if I can accomplish what you wish.
At the end of this detailed page is a form to complete to request a commission.
SUBJECT MATTER
I love animals of all kinds — domesticated pets and wildlife! Provide your own photos, or if requesting a wild creature, search at PMP, my favorite reference site (get a free account there), for a selection.
Landscapes – favorite vacation spots, or your family homestead….I’m open to conidering whatever you suggest, though I don’t accept all commissions. I’ll only take what I know I can do a good job on for you.
You can also choose to send a prompt…. “anything with a turtle” or the like.
MEDIUM
Some considerations:
Watercolor: can be loose and splashy or tight and realistic (see the swimming dog!).
Colored pencil: very detailed realism, and works best in smaller sizes with a lot of complex detail.
Pastel: loose, and is best in medium to large sizes, but highly artistic and can be realistic, highly pigmented.
Gouache: graphical with harder edges, layers bright colors beautifully
Pen and ink or graphite: black and white, great capacity for detail
SIZE RANGE
The size you choose may depend on your budget, but also on the subject matter. The larger the painting, the more the detail that can be included.
mini 5″ x 7″
small 8″ x 10″
medium 9″ x 12″ – most popular
large 16″ x 20″
x-large 19″ x 26″
Colored pencil is more affordable at smaller sizes, as it takes longest; pastel can give a bigger bang for the buck at xlarge size since it’s a faster medium. The rest run the gamut, but I can offer prices for various sizes to meet your budget.
Garden, gouache, 5″ x 7:
LANDSCAPES,
GARDENS,
FLOWERS
Capture a scene from your own garden or favorite hike as a fine art treasure for your wall! Consider a bridal bouquet or other special floral arrangement too.
Any of the color mediums would be recommended – pastel and colored pencil offer the punchiest color, watercolor would be the most expressive.
COMMISSION PRICING
Since each commission is unique, specific prices will be negotiated via email once details of size, medium, and photos are discussed. You can request anything you like, or ask for advice about what would be best for your subject.
Starting price range:
- Mini 5″ x 7″ (starts at $150) no pastel
- Small 8″ x 10″ (starts at $200)
- Medium 9″ x 12″ (starts at $250)
- Large 16″ x 20″ (starts at $350) no pen/ink or colored pencil without surcharge
- X-large 19″ x 26″ ($450) no pen/ink or colored pencil without surcharge
Included:
- Art supplies and implementation of any suggestions I make to improve your piece
- Safe packaging and shipping within the USA
Additional considerations:
- Subject complexity (multipets, complex scene, or merging several photos add 20%)
- Mismatch of medium/scale (ie pen and ink or colored pencil at grand scale, or pastel as a mini) – add 20%
- Time crunch (add 20%)
SUBMITTING PHOTOS
The best photos are in focus, well lit, and show the subject’s personality! So send in a variety of pics from different angles that could supplement your favorite pose. It helps to be able to see more of their markings/features from different angles.
Use the button in the form below to submit pics, and name your photo file in a way Ill know whose it is, ie your name or the subject’s name.
COMMISSION APPLICATION
- Fill out and submit the form at LEFT.
- Name all photos with PET’S NAME(s); other photos must be titled with YOUR name.
- Then upload the photos using the button at RIGHT.
