Commissions
- It’s never a dull moment when a client approaches me to create a commissioned piece of art over the past 20 years. As you will see below, I have quite a range of art that I have been commissioned for. Not only have I created people and pet portraits, but I have also been asked to paint on metal. I am up for pretty much anything and of any size. Whether it is a Christmas gift for a loved one or a celebration of a wedding anniversary, each are special and work that I take to heart. Explanations for each piece is included with each image. If you would like to have a quote, please contact me on my About Moi page.
The Commission Process
When commissioning a custom piece of art, a client gets to be involved in the various stages of the creative process. Many clients enjoy seeing photos of the work at various stages of completion and I am happy to send progress photos. Some clients prefer to visit the studio to see how the work is progressing and that is fine as well. Below I have outlined the commission process in more detail.
- We arrange a private consultation at my Studio. If this is not possible we communicate via phone and email.
- Define size, format and budget.
- Define the subject of the piece – I have a great deal of material to work from based on my hiking and kayaking trips.
- Define a timeline for completion of the piece.
- I prepare an agreement/contract that outlines all the agreed upon details.
- To start the commission a 50% deposit is required to secure queue.
- The remaining 50% is payable on completion, prior to shipping/delivery.
Our Cottage
Mixed media. Acrylic paint and markers on 12" x 24" gallery canvas.
Memories of Alberta
This commission was for a couple who were from Ontario but lived in Calgary Alberta. They will be moving back to Ontario to retire and wanted a memory of their time out west. Acrylic on gallery canvas, 16" x 20".
Acrylic Pour
Acrylic pour. 5 x 4 ft. This is the largest pour to date. See more about this piece on my Abstract Art page.
Paradise
With the issue of COVID having people stay at home and not go on a holiday, a couple decided to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary with a commissioned piece of art. This acrylic painting measures 6ft x 4 ft. The wave and central image was mocked up in Photoshop.
Peggy's Cove
This was a personal commission by my husband who wanted a painting to be placed in his office that would be calming. This is one of the pieces of art in my home that will never leave. You can consider it in a permanent collection. Acrylic on stretched canvas, 18" x 24"
Yamato and Genke
This was a Christmas present from a husband to his wife where one of the cats had passed away the year before. This was a lasting testament to remember the cats together. When the wife opened the present and saw the drawing, I was told that she cried for 10 minutes. Coloured pencil (not pencil), 11" x 14".
Cleo
This is a pet portrait that measures 11" x 14" The client sent me a digital image of her cat and I created the illustration with coloured pencils.
Grace
I was commissioned to create a portrait of this pretty girl. Acrylic on stretched canvas, 16" x 20" I especially enjoyed painting the hair and all the shadows.
Wind Mill Blade
A young couple were moving from Ontario to western Canada. They wanted a memory of their Ontario property. This was a Christmas gift from a husband to his wife.
Orange Pour Diptych
This diptych (2 canvas) art was commissioned to go into the client's new condo. Each panel measures 18 x 36". They chose this colour as it was the dominant colour throughout the apartment.