Commissions
Some stories are best told through art. Commissioned paintings let you hold onto moments, people, and places that matter most and every piece is created with care, intention, and a focus on capturing what makes your story unique.
Each commission begins with conversation - understanding your vision, your connection to the subject, and the feeling you want your painting to hold.
Celebrate your memories and bring them to life with colourful heirlooms that will last for years.
Working from photos, I can create detailed paintings and drawings of your treasured moments from stills of your pets to your wedding day.
Your family and friends, pets, and favourite wildlife animals - capture a moment in time in the most magical, colourful way you can imagine.
Commissions for February-June 2026 are currently OPEN
** Please note that commissions for the holiday season typically fill by September. If you are considering gifting a piece of custom art for the holidays, please keep this in mind.
Portraits
A portrait is more than a likeness - it’s a feeling. My portrait commissions are about capturing personality, warmth, and presence, whether it’s a quiet moment, a shared laugh, or a thoughtful expression. Created in watercolour, pastel, or acrylic, each piece blends realism with softness for a modern heirloom that feels alive.
I work closely with you to understand the person behind the image; about their story, their light, and what makes them unmistakably themselves. The result is a piece that feels timeless yet deeply personal, created to be cherished for years to come.
Pet Portraits
Pets have a way of filling our lives with unconditional love, and capturing that bond on canvas is one of my greatest joys. Pet portraits are designed to reflect personality - the tilt of a head, the softness of fur, the spark in their eyes.
Each painting begins with your favourite photo and a conversation about who they are - playful, loyal, gentle, or bold. I then build layers of colour and texture that bring their spirit to life. The result is a heartfelt keepsake that honours the joy and comfort they bring to your world.
Architecture
Every building has a story - a first home, a family cottage, a beloved storefront, or a place that simply feels like yours. Architectural commissions blend structure with sentiment, transforming meaningful spaces into elegant, hand-painted keepsakes.
Using watercolour, pastel, or acrylic, I capture the details that make each place special - the way light hits a window, the warmth of a front porch, or the curve of a familiar street. These paintings make thoughtful gifts for homeowners, realtors, and families who want to preserve the places that hold their memories.
Memory That Never Was
Some moments never had the chance to exist, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be remembered.
The Memory That Never Was commissions are for imagined scenes: loved ones from different times painted together, dreamlike places you wish existed, or moments that live only in your heart.
These pieces blend creativity and emotion, using your stories and photos as inspiration to build something deeply personal and meaningful. They’re part memory, part imagination and entirely yours. A painting that feels like a glimpse into a world that could have been, and the comfort of seeing it made real.
How to Book
Commissioning a piece of art should feel easy, personal, and inspiring - never intimidating.
Every piece begins with connection and conversation, so I can understand your story, your vision, and the emotion behind what you’d like captured. From there, we’ll create something meaningful together.
Step 1: Connect & Consult
Start by reaching out through my contact form or email with your ideas whether it’s a portrait, pet, home, or something entirely unique. We’ll chat about your concept, preferred style, size, and medium.
Step 2: Quote & Booking
Once we’ve discussed your vision, I’ll provide a quote and estimated timeline. A deposit secures your spot on my commission list, and we’ll finalize any key details before painting begins.
Step 3: Painting Process
I work from your reference photos, stories, and notes layering colour, texture, and emotion into every brushstroke. For more detailed pieces, I may send progress updates along the way.
Step 4: Finishing & Delivery
Once complete, your painting is sealed, signed, and packaged with care. You’ll receive your artwork ready to display or gift - a piece that holds your story, beautifully told through art.
The process of the artistry is recorded so you can see how your commission was completed.
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RWA is committed to environmental consciousness.
Often times there may be canvases available from other projects that may be repurposed. If you would like to use an eco-friendly canvas, please let me know.
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Not sure which medium is right for you?
Check the portfolio for samples of past work
Reference images are required to provide a free quote. Your images should be clear and high resolution when possible. Working from older photographs takes longer to complete and may result in an additional fee.
Please note that I cannot make a high resolution painting or drawing from a low resolution photo.
Custom framing and shipping costs can be included in your quote upon request.
When possible, please ensure you have permission from the photographer to have the image used for artistic reproduction.
