I accept a limited number of portrait commissions each year.
✧ AVAILABILITY
Spring Portrait Reservations — Opening April 2026
Priority access is offered to subscribers on my private list.
Once spaces are filled, commissions will close until the next release.
Each painting is created slowly and intentionally using archival watercolor techniques, designed to become a lasting record of someone deeply loved. These works are not simply likenesses; they are heirlooms in the making.
Unlike digital or highly stylized portraits, my work focuses on subtle presence rather than exact photographic replication.
I work primarily from carefully selected reference photographs, refining composition and atmosphere so the final piece feels cohesive, elegant, and enduring.
Each portrait is painted entirely by hand on museum-quality paper or canvas using professional pigments rated for permanence.
Because of the time-intensive nature of these works, I accept only a small number of commissions each season. This ensures that each piece receives the full attention, care, and craftsmanship it deserves.
Many collectors return over the years to document different chapters of their lives creating a quiet visual legacy for future generations.
✧ WHAT COLLECTORS COMMISSION PORTRAITS FOR
Children at a fleeting age
Parents or grandparents
Weddings and anniversaries
Memorial portraits
A meaningful milestone
A deeply personal gift
Often, the most meaningful commissions are not for public display, but for the private spaces of daily life.
✧ THE PROCESS
1 — Inquiry
Submit the commission inquiry form to begin the conversation. I will respond with availability, pricing, and next steps.
2 — Reference Selection
You will provide photographs, and I will guide you toward the strongest image for a successful painting.
3 — Reservation
A signed agreement and deposit reserve your place in the schedule.
4 — Creation
Your portrait is painted over several weeks using a layered watercolor process that cannot be rushed.
5 — Delivery
The completed painting is carefully packaged and shipped, or may be arranged for local pickup.
✧ TIMELINE
Most portraits require approximately 4–8 weeks from start to completion, depending on size and current schedule.
If you are commissioning for a specific date, early inquiry is recommended.
✧ PRICING
Portrait commissions begin at $900.
Pricing varies based on size, complexity, and number of subjects.
A detailed quote will be provided after reviewing your reference images.
Begin Your Inquiry
If you feel drawn to this process, I invite you to share a bit about the person or moment you hope to preserve.
FAQ SECTION
Do you work from multiple photos?
Yes — I may reference several images to create the most cohesive composition.
Will I see progress updates?
Because watercolor and mixed media requires uninterrupted layers, previews are limited to one or two. However, I ensure clarity during the planning stage.
Do you offer framing?
Framing recommendations and options are available upon request.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes.
