After years in graphic design, I still love the moment a request sparks an idea and I begin to see the possibilities in it. Making a painting for someone feels a lot like that. Give me a subject and my brain is already trying out a few ways to put it together. What happens if I change the point of view? What if the little detail in the corner is actually the best part?
That’s what I enjoy about working on a commission. We can talk through a few ideas, and you can tell me what feels right or what I’m missing. Sometimes you’ll mention something in passing that changes how I see the whole piece. I like the possibility that the finished work might surprise you a little and still feel like yours.
You can start with a simple subject or a photo you’d like me to work from. If there’s a story behind it, I’d love to hear it. And if you’re still figuring out what you want, that’s a perfectly good place to start.