Commission Custom Artwork by a Christian Artist
Most of the work I do is a result of all the requests I receive to paint unique pieces for my clients. Many of these requests start with an idea: can you paint the view from my back porch? Or maybe you’re an amateur photographer and already have a picture of that one mountain from your last vacation. As part of my love for aviation, I’ve painted several airplanes which my clients flew or owned at some point in their lives. Whatever the subject may be, there is something significant about taking the idea you have in mind and—through a process of research, time, and detailed work—putting the final product on your wall in the form of a painting.
Custom oil paintings, from my studio to your wall.
Commissioning a painting is an easy process. I have been producing custom artwork for well over 10 years, and I would be delighted to hear what you have in mind.
1. Contact me for a rough quote.
When you get to the bottom of the page, you’ll find a form which you can use to send in your thoughts and ideas. You can also take this shortcut.
2. Putting details together.
From there we’ll get the details figured out: what size, what all you’d like to have included, and what the timeframe to completion looks like. During this phase I’ll do a bunch of research, gather reference photos, and figure out the exact composition and color scheme.
3. Painting
The fun part! Sometimes depending on the size of the project I’ll do a practice run on a smaller scale before I start applying paint to the real canvas. Depending on how much time I can devote to painting, this process could take several months, but if you have a deadline we’ll make sure to include that in our planning.
4. Finished!
When I’m all done with the project I’ll send you a picture of the finished product. If everyone likes it, we’ll complete the payment and get the painting shipped to your home.
5. Varnish
It is recommended that all paintings get varnished—this is to seal the surface of the paint and make the artwork durable enough to clean without worrying about damaging the paint. We offer this service free of charge for all of my paintings—but it has to be done no sooner than six months after I finish the painting. It takes that long for the paint to fully cure, even though it feels dry already. The process for this is simple—ship the painting back to my studio, and within a week or so I’ll get it done and sent back to you.
Rough Estimates
For estimates on how much the average commission costs, here’s a breakdown by size—keep in mind that the subject I am requested to paint will also affect the estimate.
If these estimates are a little out of your price range, we now have a collection of past works available for sale as prints in the store. Or contact me here for a more accurate discussion on pricing! I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Size
Cost
$300 - $600
$500 - $900
$800 - $1,900
$1,000 - $4,000
$2,000 - $5,000
$3,000 - $6,000
$9,000 - $12,000
$12,000 - $15,000
5x7
8x10
11x14
16x20
18x24
22x28
30x40
36x48
I enjoy a good challenge with water. This commission came from a photo taken by a friend of ours, and I enjoyed incorporating the variety of colors needed to make it a convincing scene.
California Coastline
This was another case of a family member taking pictures during the hike and afterwards thinking “Imagine getting that done as a painting!” I was very much honored to once again participate in the excitement. Something as seemingly simple as a trail in the woods can give an impressive amount of depth and interest and awe in what God has blessed us with in His creation.
Washington Forest Trail
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It’s always a privilege to paint something that has significant meaning for someone else, so this one was special for that reason. In this case, the pilot also has a love for rodeos and horseback riding. And, of course, there was an airplane involved.
Almost without fail when I’m asked to paint an airplane, the project is a gift to the pilot of said airplane. And therefore, the person making the request is not generally experienced with airplanes. Half the fun is helping them figure out what kind of airplane the guy flies, what color it is, what model it is, what the tail number is, and do you have any other pictures? Usually if I know the model, I can do some research to see what the standard paint schemes look like, and then I can make a guess as to what the missing information is. I try hard to be as accurate as I can with the material I’m given, because if it’s your airplane I’d like it to look like your airplane instead of looking like it’s supposed to look like your airplane.
I enjoyed this one. I was able to revel in details and reflections and light contrasts, and I am glad to have had the opportunity.
Previous Work
Many prior commissions can be found in the gallery, but the following are a few highlights which I particularly enjoyed.
Now let’s get that idea of yours on your wall.
Describe the idea you have and we’ll iron out the details. I’m excited to hear what you’ve got in mind! The information you submit will land in my inbox, and it’ll stay there—the only other person who has access to it is my wife, and she’s a good duck.