Commissions
Every commission starts with a story. Someone tells me about a beloved dog who greets everyone like an old friend, the porch where their grandmother shelled peas every summer, the spot where their spouse proposed, or a place they love to hike and meditate. My job is to paint it so they feel it again.
My approach
I paint from photographs, but I don't copy them. I use your photo as a starting point and bring my own interpretation to the subject: the color, the light, the mood. Think of it as a portrait of what the moment felt like, not a replica of what the camera captured. If you'd like something closer to a faithful likeness, or have a particular detail you want kept exactly as is, just tell me.
What I paint
Pets, homes, gardens, landscapes, places that mark a milestone, the occasional caricature, or favorite memory of a rite of passage. If it matters to you, I'd love to hear more.
How it works
- 1
You tell me about it. Send me a note with what you'd like painted, who it's for, and any occasion or deadline. Photos are the heart of this step: a few clear, well-lit shots that include eyes and show personality are ideal for pets and people, and for places, send whatever captures the feeling, even an old snapshot.
- 2
We settle the details. I'll reply with my thoughts on size, composition, and a quote.
- 3
I paint. Most commissions can be done within one month, depending on my pipeline of projects. I'm happy to send a progress photo along the way.
- 4
It arrives. I'll ship your painting framed or unframed according to your direction, and arrange to deliver it or have it picked up if you're local.
Good to know
- If this is a gift, tell me your deadline up front so I'm able to let you know whether I can meet it.
- Paintings are done in oil, which needs time to cure.
- If something isn't quite right, tell me and I'll make it right.
Ready to start?
Send me a message at cary@studionetch.com. Tell me what you have in mind, and we'll take it from there.
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