Custom Paintings: Bring Your Vision to Life
Whether it’s a breathtaking landscape, a vibrant cityscape, an intimate still life, or a slice-of-life moment captured on canvas, custom paintings are a powerful way to bring meaning and beauty into your space.
Here’s how you can work with me to transform your ideas into a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
Why Choose a Custom Painting?
Art has the unique ability to evoke emotion, spark conversation, and create a sense of place. A custom painting takes this a step further by turning your specific vision, memory, or idea into something tangible.
Imagine walking into a room and seeing:
- A stunning original landscape that transports you to your favorite place.
- A lively cityscape that captures the energy of a beloved destination.
- A carefully arranged still life, filled with objects that hold personal meaning.
- An everyday slice-of-life scene, infused with artistry and significance.
Custom paintings celebrate the details that matter most to you, creating artwork that resonates on a deeply personal level.
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Types of Custom Paintings I Offer
(In addition to Portraits & Pet Portraits)
- Landscapes & Cityscapes.
Bring the outdoors in with a custom landscape painting. Whether it’s a favorite vacation spot, your backyard garden, or a place you’ve always dreamed of visiting, I’ll capture its essence in vivid detail or a stylized interpretation in your custom painting. Or celebrate the hustle, charm, or architecture of a city that means something to you. From sweeping skyline views to intimate street scenes, custom cityscapes are a dynamic addition to any space. - Interior Spaces
Have a memory of a favorite space that conjures nostalgia? Custom paintings of interior spaces can preserve the warmth and character of places you love most. - Still Lifes
There’s beauty in simplicity. A custom painting of a still life can highlight objects that hold personal significance—family heirlooms, fresh flowers, your dog’s collar, or everyday treasures—arranged in a way that speaks to you. - Slice of Life
Capture the quiet magic of an ordinary moment in custom paintings. Whether it’s a bustling café, a serene morning, or the light streaming through a window, slice-of-life paintings turn fleeting moments into lasting art. - Symbolism or Personal Theme I have made paintings that reflect political moments and events such as women’s marches and protests against false imprisonment, as well as dreams, role playing characters, and fantasies. Together we can memorialize what is important to you.
How the Process Works
Step 1: Consultation and Collaboration
Before the painting process begins, we’ll discuss your vision for the artwork. Once we agree to work together, I will provide you with a way to easily contact me for updates.
Key details include:
- Size: What dimensions best suit your space, style and budget?
- Style: Since you hired me, I understand that you want me to use my characteristic style of painting, but I can offer some variations to suit your aesthetic or that of the recipient. (See below for ideas.)
- Colors: Let me know if there are colors or color families you would particularly like to have included in the oil painting, and if there are any colors you do not want to have emphasized in the painting. I cannot guarantee that I will include none of a particular color, but I can make sure it is not an overwhelming part of the artwork.
- Personal Touches: Any special elements you’d like included, such as a meaningful accessory, background, or theme.
This step ensures that the painting reflects your unique vision and the subject’s individuality.
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Step 2: Invoice and Payment
Once we have completed the consultation part of the portrait painting process, I will prepare an invoice of the actual cost of the painting and send it to you by email. You have three options for payment.
- Pay 100% up front
If you choose this method, but then do not want the completed painting, 50% of the payment may be refunded at the time we stop working together. The other 50% covers my time and materials used to that stage. - Pay 50% up front
- If you choose this method, I will email you an invoice.
- The 50% you pay to start the process is nonrefundable. This covers the costs for my materials and time.
- Pay using an installment plan through my website.
Click to create payment plan or pay 100%
Step 3: Reference Materials
In order for me to really understand your idea, send me some photos, memerobilia, sketches, or anything that will help you share your thoughts with me. Also email me a written description of what you have in mind. We can also schedule a phone call if that will work better for you.
Step 4: Creating the Painting
With your references in hand, I’ll begin the painting process. Here’s what to expect:
- Attention to Detail: Every brushstroke is carefully crafted to capture the subject’s essence, from their expression to the light in their eyes.
- Progress Updates: I’ll keep you informed with updates, so you can see the portrait come to life and provide input if needed.
- Silence is Golden: If you don’t hear from me, things are probably going well in the studio, but I will provide you with a way to contact me during the process in case you want updates.
- Timeline: Depending on the size and complexity, the painting typically takes 2–8 weeks to complete, including drying time.
Step 4: Approval and Adjustments
When the painting is nearly finished, I’ll share a preview for your feedback. This is your last opportunity to suggest any final adjustments to ensure the painting meets your expectations. Minor tweaks are included in the process to ensure your satisfaction.
Step 5: Delivery or Pickup
Once approved, your painting will be carefully packaged and shipped to your address, or you may arrange to pick it up locally. I use high-quality materials to ensure your artwork lasts for generations.
Start Your Original Painting Journey Today
Ready to transform an idea into a timeless work of art? I’ll work with you every step of the way to create a portrait that captures the essence of your vision. I’m here to help you bring your vision to life.
Contact me today to start your custom painting journey!