Commission

Pricing & FAQ

Pricing varies based on the size of the finished piece — the larger the work, the more time it takes. The following packages represent the most popular sizes I work in.

Single Portrait

$150 – $275

1 Subject

A custom single-subject illustration, available in 11″ × 14″ - 16" x 20″ — choose your size at checkout. Add a precut mat to any size for +$20. Created with watercolor, ink, and pencil on heavy, archival-quality, acid-free, 310gsm textured watercolor paper.

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Two Portraits

$270 – $350

1 subject each

Two custom single-subject portraits, available in 11″ × 14″ - 12″ × 16″ — choose your sizes at checkout. Add precut mats to both for +$40. Created with watercolor, ink, and pencil on heavy, archival-quality, acid-free, 310gsm textured watercolor paper.

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Original + Print Package

$235

1 Subject

The "Mother-in-Law" Package. You receive a 12″ × 16″ original watercolor portrait PLUS a matching 11″ × 14″ print — keep the original and gift the print to someone special. Fixed size and price.

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Two Original + Two Print Package

$415

1 subject each

The "Mother-in-Law" Package x2. Two 12″ × 16″ original watercolor portraits, each with a matching 11″ × 14″ print to gift. Fixed size and price.

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The above are the most popular standard sizes. For larger or custom sizes, or volume pricing not listed, contact the studio for a quote.

Questions

Frequently Asked

Because my art is primarily portraiture, I need a certain size to capture the details that I feel are important. I like to work right down to eyelashes and whites of the eyes, and smaller sizes don't allow for that. So 11″ is the smallest custom order I accept. And also the size given above is the paper size, NOT the size of the subject on the paper — there is white space around the subject, so my actual working space is even smaller.

It's unlikely. Although I used to attempt it, overall it became too difficult to execute well. A good portrait starts with a good reference image, and getting the reference right for one subject is hard. For two subjects, it's even harder. I've found that results are more consistent with individual one-subject works.

For U.S. customers, shipping is always free. If you are an international customer, shipping is calculated on an individual basis — please contact the studio before ordering. Untracked shipping to most European countries is approximately $35 and takes 2–3 weeks. Tracked international shipping (which arrives sooner) is typically $55–70. All art comes carefully packaged, shipped flat, and ready to frame.

I've shipped art to over 25 countries — including Australia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates — so it's very likely I can ship to where you are.

That depends on my schedule and the time of year. Holidays like Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Christmas are especially busy. Generally it's 2–4 weeks. If you have a time-sensitive or rush order, please inquire prior to ordering.

Yes. I use a photo (or photos) as reference for your piece. When selecting a photo, please provide the highest quality version you have — uncropped and unresized if possible. It's always helpful to have several options so I can get a sense of your child's personality. Try to select photos with a good balance of highlights and shadows. Heavily filtered, dark, blurry, or distant photos generally won't work — I need to see facial details clearly. When in doubt, send multiple images and we'll settle on one together. Right after you order, you'll get an email with a private upload link built just for your order — no account or software needed, just drag and drop your photos in from any device. While you're there, let me know if you have a deadline (a birthday, holiday, or other date) so I can plan your piece accordingly.

I consider my work more of a mixed media illustration. Although I use primarily watercolor, I rarely use only watercolor — I prefer a mix of watercolor, ink, pencil, and sometimes acrylic. All original work is on thick, textured, 310gsm acid-free gallery-quality paper and sealed upon completion with a clear matte acrylic spray.