My commission work is focused on pet portraiture. However, I will consider other requests as long as they fit within my style and skillset.

Commissions

What the process looks like.

Start by sending me a contact form to get the ball rolling. I can answer any of your questions and we can go over reference material. Client provided reference material must meet a certain criteria in order to be approved. Quality images result in better paintings so this is important. I offer an option for clients local to the Lake Charles, LA area to photograph the subject myself to ensure a quality reference.

After we discuss your ideas I will create a “proof” that displays the composition and a general feeling of what the painting will look like completed for your approval. Once approved a deposit will be required before I start working on the project. It is either $50 or 25% if the cost of the painting is over $400. I will then begin the painting process. The timeline varies but it will be something that is discussed once the proof has been made and before the deposit is paid. As soon as the painting reaches its final stages I will send another photo for approval. At this point hopefully you love it, but if I missed the mark we can make any necessary changes. Once approved it can begin drying so I can finish it with a varnish. The final payment will be due before shipping.

Materials & Pricing

All of my commission work is done with Windsor and Newton Water Mixable Oil Paints and then finished with Gamblin Gamvar Picture Varnish.

There are two surface options available

  • Canvas Paper: Strathmore 400 series, this flat surface is acid free and archival

  • Traditional Canvas: Cotton stretched on a wooden frame and gessoed

Pricing is for single subject, pet portraits only. Additional or different subjects will change the price

  • 5x7” $100 paper/ $160 canvas

  • 8x10” $200 paper/ $280 canvas

  • 11x14” $300 paper/ $400 canvas

  • 12x16” $400 paper/ $520 canvas

  • 16x20” $500 paper/ $640 canvas

  • 18x24” $600 paper/ $760 canvas

Interested in working together?