Your Skies

How to Commission a painting from me.

 
This is a reference photo Peta sent me. She took it while driving to her job south of Calgary. The scene reminds her of this daily commute and the lovely people she worked with.

This is a reference photo Peta sent me. She took it while driving to her job south of Calgary. The scene reminds her of this daily commute and the lovely people she worked with.

Here’s my final painting for Peta. As you can see, the final painting will not be an exact copy of the reference. In this case, I added warmer hues and intensified the sky for more drama.

Here’s my final painting for Peta. As you can see, the final painting will not be an exact copy of the reference. In this case, I added warmer hues and intensified the sky for more drama.

 

I have clients who ask me if I do commission paintings. I enjoy doing custom paintings but insist that they are in my style. Maybe you have a photo of your favourite sky or place? I will work with you throughout the process from the beginning, middle and end. After all, I want to create something you love. I have outlined below how this works. If you want me to paint one of your skies this is what you do. 

How it works

1.  You contact me. Send me photos of the scene you want me to paint. These need to be your photos because of copy rite regulations. I will let you know if I can use what you have sent me. The photo should be clear and focused. I also do commissions where people have sent me to their favourite spot. I will do onsite sketches and then work from them. Sometimes this works out; it is something we can address.

2.  I will talk to you about the aspect ratio of your painting. This also will influence the sizes we can select as I work in standard canvas sizes. I’ll also supply you with a price list so you know how much the painting will cost. We will also discuss colour palettes, and expected timelines for the completed painting. 

3.  I will e-mail a colour sketch of your painting for your approval. If there need to be any changes, we will discuss that. (I retain these sketches. If you wish to own them, we can discuss the price of them)

4.  Upon that approval, I will ask for a down payment of half of the balance. That is so I can buy the supplies needed!

5.  Then I will create the final painting. It usually will take 2 to 3 weeks, depending on how busy I am. If I need a longer period to complete the work, I will discuss this with you. 

6.  I will send a photo to you to see if any needed alterations are required. 

7.  The final payment will be due upon delivery to your house. If you are local in Calgary I will also consult on where to hang your painting.

8.  You will have your custom painted original to sit back and enjoy! 

Contact me today and create the painting of your dreams! 

Canvas Prices

All paintings will be painted on gallery wrapped prime canvas or cradled wood panels.

These prices do not include GST or framing.

9x12 $500 30 x 36 $3300

12 x 16 $800 40 x 60 $4500

18 x 24 $1130

Please contact me for a quote on other sizes.