Commissions

Your Vision. My Style.

You’ve got a wall in mind. The one above the fireplace, that empty space at the top of the stairs, the room that’s been almost finished for two years.

A commission is how we fill it with something that exists nowhere else — bold, original, abstract work made to your size and your colors.

  • Original abstract paintings, sized and colored to your space

  • Starting at $2,000 (minimum size 900 square inches — about 30″ × 30″)

  • A clear process with an exit ramp at every stage, so you’re never locked in

  • Residential and commercial spaces, delivered locally or shipped across the continental US.

Tell me about Your Wall

What A Commission Actually Looks Like

If you love my work but nothing in the available pieces is quite right — wrong size, wrong colors, wrong shape for the spot — that’s what a commission is for. You bring the wall and the feeling you want in the room. I bring the style. We meet in the middle, and you end up with a piece that’s yours alone.

I don’t paint replicas. Your piece might take its cue from something I’ve made before, but it won’t be a copy. You get the one and only.

One bit of straight talk

I’m an abstract artist. If you’re after something realistic or representational, I’m not your person — it’s not my comfort zone, and neither of us will be happy with the result. (Trust me. I tried it once for my sister. It did not go well.)

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How The Commission Process Works

You tell me about the space

Size, colors, where it’s going, the feeling you want when you walk in. Photos of the wall help. So do fabric or paint samples if you’re matching something already in the room.

1.

I send an estimate within 24 hours

2.

Commissions start at $2,000 for a minimum size of 900 square inches. From there, pricing depends on scale, substrate, timeline, and complexity. No “inquire for pricing,” no guessing — you’ll know the number before you decide anything.

A 50% deposit holds your spot on my calendar

3.

This is when I order materials and start the creative process. The deposit is non-refundable because it covers my time and supplies, but you’re still not locked into the finished piece (see the proof stage (#5) below).

We agree on the color palette before I put brush to canvas

4.

I share my starting colors, and you weigh in. We get that right first, so there are no surprises later.

We proof the near-finished piece together

5.

In the studio or over video, whichever is easier, we review your piece. You tell me what you really think.

The Part Most Artists Don’t Offer

When we look at that near-finished piece, you have three ways to go:

You LOVE it!

I make any small tweaks, varnish it, wire it for hanging, and get it to you. You pay the balance.

You love the direction, but aren’t sure this is the one

I take a second pass to fine-tune, then you choose again.

It’s not for you

You walk away; I keep the work and deposit, and we part as friends—no balance owed, no hard feelings.

In all the commissions I’ve done, no one has ever needed that last option. But it’s there — every time — so you’re never staring down a big decision with no way out.

The Art of Collaboration

  • Abstract painting with shades of blue, teal, white, and hints of peach, with textured, layered brush strokes.

    “Wanted to let you know we had our family dinner last night and everyone LOVED the painting. It's so interesting. I've never really owned an original. And at certain lighting, the painting comes to life. When I saw it at your exhibit, I noticed the silver, but as a splash of color at home on the wall, it's certain lightning. In certain lighting, the silver pops out. It's almost as if they're figures of some sort. And it starts to tell a story. I'm so glad I made the decision. It was the look I wanted.”

    -M.F.

  • An abstract diptych painting with bold brushstrokes and scribbles in red, pink, black, white, and blue colors. The artwork features layered textures and expressive marks.

    “What do you get as a 15th Anniversary present for the man who has given you everything? A commissioned diptych by one of our favorite artists, which is all about our story. Two pieces so each son will get one someday.”

    -E.S.

  • An abstract painting with bold brushstrokes in shades of blue, teal, black, orange, and brown, creating a dynamic composition with layered textures.

    “My sweetheart and I have had a song that is special to us for over 20 years….I simply asked her to paint the song. But she gave us so much more.”

    -R. & R.M.

Living room with a white sofa with four decorative pillows, a side table with a lamp, a modern abstract triptych painting on the wall, and a white armchair on the right.

The Gamblers Path (Houston, TX)

Colorful abstract paintings hanging on a white wall near a staircase with a metal railing.

The Lincoln High-Five (Herndon, VA)

A cozy neatly made bed with white and light gray pillows and a patterned decorative cushion, topped with a plush beige blanket, in a bedroom with wall-mounted reading lights, blue abstract artwork on each side, and a wooden headboard with integrated lighting.

I See You… (Diptych, Annapolis, MD)

The Art of Collaboration

  • An abstract diptych painting with bold brushstrokes and scribbles in red, pink, black, white, and blue colors. The artwork features layered textures and expressive marks.

    “What do you get as a 15th Anniversary present for the man who has given you everything? A commissioned diptych by one of our favorite artists, which is all about our story. Two pieces so each son will get one someday.”

    -E.S.

  • Abstract blue and white painting with black paint drips, brush strokes, and a magnifying glass graphic. Text says 'you see me.' on the left side and 'I see you.' on the right side.

    “She really got us. There we are on canvas. How did she do that?”

    - T. & K.B.

  • A dining room with a wooden table, six beige chairs, a bookshelf with books and photos, a large window with blinds, a keyboard, and a plant near the window, with art on the walls.

    “My parents were able to bring the paintings up in Feb and we hung them last week. W O W we’re even more in love with them now. Thank you again for creating such special pieces to honor our union!! ”

    -D.W.

  • An abstract painting with bold brushstrokes in shades of blue, teal, black, orange, and brown, creating a dynamic composition with layered textures.

    “My sweetheart and I have had a song that is special to us for over 20 years….I simply asked her to paint the song. But she gave us so much more.”

    -R. & R.M.

  • Abstract painting with shades of blue, teal, white, and hints of peach, with textured, layered brush strokes.

    “Wanted to let you know we had our family dinner last night and everyone LOVED the painting. It's so interesting. I've never really owned an original. And at certain lighting, the painting comes to life. When I saw it at your exhibit, I noticed the silver, but as a splash of color at home on the wall, it's certain lightning. In certain lighting, the silver pops out. It's almost as if they're figures of some sort. And it starts to tell a story. I'm so glad I made the decision. It was the look I wanted.”

    -M.F.

Past Commissions. Future Inspiration.

Abstract painting with red, black, white, beige, and gold paint on a wall above a white couch with pink and black pillows.
Abstract painting of a colorful sunset with orange, yellow, blue, gray, and red horizontal strokes and lines.
Abstract painting with gold, black, white, and gray brushstrokes and splashes.
An abstract painting of a colorful landscape with a sunset over the ocean, viewed through a rocky foreground with branches.
Living room with a blue velvet sofa, abstract wall art, a gold-framed glass coffee table with a woven basket, decorative pillows, a potted plant, and a pink and gold side table.
Two abstract paintings featuring vibrant colors like red, blue, pink, yellow, purple, and black with textured patterns and energetic brushstrokes.
Colorful abstract artwork consisting of nine tall vertical panels with vivid colors and dripping paint effects on a light yellow wall in a bedroom.
Abstract painting with various shades of blue, black, and accents of pink, orange, purple, and white, featuring textured areas and bold brushstrokes.
Office supply room with multiple printers, computers, and office chairs, and colorful abstract paintings on a blue wall.
Living room with a black sofa, patterned rug, abstract painting on a light yellow wall, potted plants, floor lamp, and a small chair with a pillow.
Interior of a staircase landing with two colorful abstract paintings and two ceiling lights.
An office with two cubicles separated by a white wall, each with a dark wooden cabinet, artwork, and a white desk. The left cubicle has a lamp and family photos; the right has a vase with flowers and decorative items.
A smiling woman with dark curly hair sitting on a red couch with a stuffed turtle toy beside her. A large yellow Labrador Retriever dog is lying on the floor in front of her. There is an abstract blue and black painting on the beige wall behind them,
A smiling man sitting at a cluttered office desk with a large abstract blue and white painting on the wall behind him, and various office supplies and decorations on the desk and wall.
Two women standing outdoors behind an abstract, colorful painting with swirling patterns, smiling at the camera. One woman is wearing a black top and the other a blue shirt, with a tree and parked cars in the background.
A living room with two vertical blue and white abstract paintings on the wall, a wooden armchair with white cushion, a round wooden side table with decorative sticks and a couple of books, and a potted plant with green leaves.
Abstract painting with yellow, orange, black, brown, and white paint strokes, mounted in a gold-colored, beveled frame.
Abstract painting with warm tones of yellow, orange, pink, and black, mounted in a gold-colored, beveled frame
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