Information on Customs and Commissions:
I'll walk you through every step of the way — from helping you choose a size, color palette, and subject matter to delivering your finished painting with the utmost care. You're invited to participate as much or as little as you like in the creation and feedback process!
Step 1: Determine size
Do you have a particular space where you'd like to hang a new painting? Does that space call for a horizontal or vertical work? The most important thing I'll need to know is how much space I'll have to work with, as that dictates the composition as well as pricing and shipping details for your custom work.
If you have any questions about how to measure or make room for your piece, please ask! Email a photo of your space along with the approximate wall dimensions and I'll offer my professional opinion to determine the ideal size for your custom painting: madebycaylea@gmail.com.
Step 2 : Gather inspiration
Customers who commission paintings often come to me with all kinds of inspiration, here are some ideas to get you started:
a favorite vacation spot or travel destination
a childhood home or pet
a swatch of fabric or wallpaper
a wedding photograph or special memory
Feel free to browse my gallery of paintings for inspiration and we'll work together to create a unique original for you. If you have ideas that you'd like to discuss, send me an email or fill out the form on my Contact page.
Step 3 : Approve the concept
Once the size, subject, and color palette have been discussed, I'll begin the painting process. It typically takes 6-8 weeks to create your custom piece. One thing I absolutely love doing for my customers is sending progress photos. I typically start by getting my initial thoughts down on paper as a sketch before moving onto the painting process, adding layers of color before your eyes.
Through our work together, I hope you'll feel free to give feedback or suggestions. Once complete, I'll send a final photograph of your finished painting for approval. When completely dry, I'll have your painting professionally packaged and shipped directly to your home or office with the utmost care!
Pricing
Custom paintings are a unique investment in time and energy. Pricing reflects the additional attention that's required to create your commissioned work of art. Once I know the size and subject matter of your painting, I'Il send you a quote with more detailed information about pricing and projected timelines.
Commissioning a custom work is simple: you'll pay a 50% non-refundable deposit that acts as a booking fee to schedule your painting. The remaining 50% is due upon approval and prior to shipping. Due to demand and the dedicated time investment required for custom paintings, I only accept a limited number of commissions per year.
