How to commission a custom painting
So you would like a painting done, but don't know how to go about it? I have been contacted by a number of people over the years who want a custom painting but are apologetic because they are not aware of the process. There is nothing mysterious or even special about it, at least not with me. I just need to hear from you, and I'll walk you through the process like I have many before you, all have been ecstatic with their resulting painting!
Some that I have done have been cows, of course, it's what I am known for.

This was a large custom painting I did in 2016 from a small study that I believe was already sold, but there is still an image of it on my website. That is how a number of 'custom' paintings happen. Someone sees a sold painting, often a small study, and likes it, but wants to get one larger. This happens often.
Some are not cows:

This is my friend Lynn Endicott, the framer/owner of Silver Creek Fine Art and Framing, holding up a custom painting I did of a girl with her horse and dog. This was done with two separate client photos which were emailed to me. My expertise is actually working from photos, as a fine artist I do happen to focus on cows as a subject, but really, if you can see, you can paint any subject well. I loved how my client chose to frame this one. The framing really brought out the subjects. Do you have photos you think would make a great painting? You can email me [email protected] anytime and I will take a look! Or, comb through my trove of painted works, sold and archives. If a composition touches your heart let me know and we can talk about doing it larger or different while having the same qualities that you love.
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