How it works:

1. Tell me your idea

What would you like painted? A beloved pet? A favorite landscape? An animal you love? Share the mood, the feeling, anything that matters.

A gentle heads-up: oil painting (that I use most of the time) is a slow craft. Between painting in layers and allowing each stage to dry properly, the whole process takes about four weeks. I promise it's worth the wait.

2. Send several photos

Three to ten would be ideal. Don't worry about picking the "right" one — that's my job.
For animals, natural daylight from the side or front works best. Avoid harsh overhead light or deep shadows across the face. A catchlight in the eyes makes a stronger painting.

3. Review and suggestions

I might suggest a closeup instead of a full body. Or the animal from one photo, the background from another, the gaze from a third. I'll explain my thinking and show you what I mean.

4. Close work together

I'll make suggestions, ask for your opinion, and show you every stage: sketch, composition, color block-in, progress shots. Nothing is final until you're happy.

5. Agreement & deposit

Once we agree on the direction, I ask for a 50% deposit to reserve your place in my painting queue.

6. Painting process

Oil or acrylic on canvas or panel. In most cases, I use oil paints. You'll see the work as it develops.

7. You receive your painting

After final payment, I ship the original artwork to you.