Commissioned Paintings

I particularly enjoy commissions from persons with cherished old photographs they would like transformed into paintings. Every person has some of these. It may be a favorite photograph of a grandparent or parent whose memory that they cherish. The photos are often faded, poorly cropped or lighted, but that only adds to their charm.

I have also done commissioned paintings of living people, e.g., "The Kern Children". For those, I meet the subjects, take numerous photographs, and work out a composite composition. I prefer not to paint formal portraits of people staring from the canvas.

Prices for commissioned paintings similar to those shown on this page begin at $850 (small, simple painting) and increase according to size and complexity. For an estimated price on your proposed work, contact me directly.