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Commission Artwork

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Commission of Bolinas Ridge  30"x60"  (Wedding proposal memory)

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Commission of Bolinas Ridge, Marin  30"x40"  (Favorite place)

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Commission of Mt.Tam, Marin County  24"x48"  (Favorite place)

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Commission of fantasy image  30"x90"  (Background for model ships)

Commissioned  Paintings

I love doing custom painting commissions for clients and their families. They make excellent gifts or memorabilia of a fond location. If you love my painting style, but want something more custom or a landscape that is special to you, I’ll gladly help you create the painting of your dreams. I have a streamlined process that will make the painting commission experience smooth and enjoyable.

Your current home may be your dream come true! I work with clients on creating paintings that depict their favorite landscape and paint an amazing piece of artwork that they can hang in their homes for many years to come. This is a great way to bring your memories into your home’s interior design.

Original oil paintings make wonderful and unique gifts! Gifts for all sorts of occasions. I can create a landscape painting of any size for that special occasion, and when you think of the particulars of your loved one or friend you are giving to, you know the places they love so we can create a beautiful memory for them of that special place.

Benefits of a Painting Commission

  • Your custom request means it's a one of a kind original and there are no other paintings like it – anywhere!

  • Original acrylic or oil painting that will last for generations on archival canvas with the highest quality paint.

  • Your painting will be in John’s original painting style, not produced in a factory.

  • You will have a voice in the process, to help craft and design the final work.

  • With 27 years of painting expertise, I will work with you and guide you through the process to create an exquisite finished product.

  • The joy of owning or gifting an original painting of one of your most cherished places or landscape.

How the Commission Process Works:

  • I will review your commission request and followup with a few questions in person, email and/or phone.

  • We will schedule and introductory conversation to share your photos and discuss your preferences and ideas for the painting commission.

  • I’ll send you a digital image of a sketch of the image on the canvas via email for your initial review before I start the painting.

  • As I paint the painting I will send you images of the its progress to make sure we are getting what you envisioned.

  • Commissions typically take 3-7 weeks to complete depending on painting size.

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Commission of cabin  16"x20"  (Memory of old family cabin)

Painting Commission FAQ’s

Q: Do you include the frame?

A: In order to save on your shipping costs, I don’t include the frame. If you would like my expertise in framing the painting, I can provide this service for the additional framing and shipping costs. (Most of the time, people like to pick out their own frame in order to match their homes interior and color scheme).

Q: What are the prices for a painting commission?

A: Each commission will receive a custom quote depending on the size, complexity, and other requirements for the painting. Painting commissions start at $500 for an 8"×10". A painting that is 30"×40" commission would be approximately $6,500. Other painting sizes are priced within this range. For a more accurate quote, contact me with the preferred size and dimensions of the painting you would like.

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