Custom Process

Have you been looking everywhere for something that doesn’t yet exist? Are you trying to fill some wall space and can’t quite figure out what it should be? Are you just trying to add something that will impress your friends, but will bring you joy just the same? You have come to the right place! Below I have a rough outline of what the custom process can look like.

  1. The first step is to begin the conversation. If you don’t really know what you want (or if you even want anything at all), that’s fine! Let’s talk about it and see if we can find the right fit. More than once I have been contacted, seen the space, and decided that a painting wouldn’t be quite right. I instead gave suggestions of different types of items to decorate with. There is absolutely no pressure to buy something once you reach out… I don’t want to sell you something that won’t be perfect!
  2. Unfortunately, the first step is the only consistent one, as things generally start to vary from here. This is a testament to just how individualized these situations are. Below are a few different steps that might be taken.
    • If you have something pretty specific that you have seen and want replicated, you can just send a picture. I will figure out first if it is something I can do. Second, I will work out a rough cost and time estimate to make sure we are on the same page.
    • If you have a rough idea of what you want, I might set up a time for us to talk and work through it—whether that be on a call, at a coffee shop, in the space it is for, or up in my studio or even over text/email. This is your tailored art piece, so it should fit your preference from start to finish.
    • If you have no idea and you just know you want something, that is awesome too! This situation generally will lead to you receiving a lot of short questions from me over time. For example: Do you like this style? [with different pictures sent], what are some colors you like?, what colors are in the room?, harsh or soft lines?, how thick of texture?, how much shine?, etc. These will be in steps, so don’t feel like you need to know the answer to ANY of these all at once. Deferring to me on some (or all) aspects is also perfectly acceptable and common… especially for some of the more specific ones.
  3. After we have a general concept, I will usually do some brainstorming and experimenting (unless it was a very specific request). This step can vary significantly in time and involvement depending on how quickly we arrive at a where you want to be. Sometimes this happens within a day and sometimes we are still fine-tuning the concept a couple weeks in. It is very important to fully develop the idea before moving on to the final canvas. For larger orders, I might make a small mockup version as well to see EXACTLY what it will look like, just smaller.
  4. Once we are comfortable with our final design in its entirety, all that is left is to make and deliver it. At this point, I will give a timeline of when it should be finished and we will talk about delivery (if we haven’t already). For most local orders, I offer to deliver and hang for a flat $50. Non-local orders can be shipped via FedEx or UPS. For a large order (e.g., several separate pieces), I might deliver it myself via U-Haul rental. These sort of special scenarios will be extensively researched for best possible logistics.
  5. … And now it’s time to enjoy your custom work of art and transformed living/working space! OR it’s time to see that priceless face when you pass along an absolutely one-of-a-kind gift!