Commissions

Commissioned Artwork

Commissioned artwork for personal, public, and meaningful spaces

Custom artwork is accepted selectively throughout the year, allowing each project to be approached with intention and enough time to develop well. From portraits and homes to mural concepts and larger commissioned pieces, the strongest projects begin with clear references, a thoughtful direction, and a conversation before the schedule is full.

Start with the shape of the work

These categories are starting points for language, not fixed products. Use the closest subject area to describe the project, then let finish, size, usage, and reference complexity shape the quote.

Pet portraits

An affectionate portrait of a beloved animal companion, composed with personality, posture, and expression intact.

  • Subject: animal companion
  • Helpful references: full body, clear face, natural posture
  • Finish: loose color study through fully developed portrait

Couples + families

A personal portrait for couples, families, wedding gifts, anniversaries, and relationships with a story behind them.

  • Subject: person, couple, or family
  • Helpful references: full figures with surrounding space
  • Finish: expressive linework through formal composition

Homes + places

A portrait of a house, venue, storefront, landmark, or place that carries memory and attachment.

  • Subject: house, building, or place
  • Helpful references: full facade and surrounding context
  • Finish: simple architectural study through detailed setting

Digital oil paintings

A more formal painterly portrait for memorials, legacy pieces, and refined work that calls for a slower finish.

  • Subject: person, figure, or formal subject
  • Helpful references: uncropped figure and clear face detail
  • Finish: developed painterly file, print, or presentation piece
Pricing Approach

Use the calculator as a starting point

Because each project is custom, pricing is determined by more than size alone. References, finish, subject count, usage, timeline, and final deliverables all shape the quote.

Our pricing calculator offers a starting point. Final pricing is confirmed after the studio reviews the project and determines the best path forward.

Graphic design is considered selectively

Design inquiries are reviewed separately from fine art commissions. The strongest fit is work that benefits from art direction, illustration, print production, identity extension, or a distinct visual point of view.

Best-fit projects

Identity refreshes, campaign visuals, event materials, packaging, print pieces, and systems where the studio can shape the visual language.

Selective by nature

Template-only production, rushed edits, speculative logo work, business copywriting, and foundational market research are not the right fit. Aligned projects receive a scope review.

Clear direction required

Clients should arrive with a clear audience, supplied copy, useful references, and some form of identity or starting direction for the studio to expand.

Mural projects are available for concept development, mockup, and art direction

Murals are considered separately from studio artwork because the finished piece depends on the wall, site conditions, painting labor, installation access, and production team. Joëlle can develop the artwork and visual direction, then work with a client-provided painter or an aligned production team when the project is a strong fit.

Design-first support

Best for businesses, institutions, hospitality spaces, donor walls, community projects, and interior or exterior walls that need a strong visual concept.

Site mockup included

Clients should provide clear photos of the space, wall dimensions, viewing distance, and any architectural details so the studio can prepare a practical mockup.

Production quoted separately

Wall prep, materials, lifts, travel, permits, and on-site painting labor are separate from the design fee and are handled by the painting or installation team.

A few points of reference

These examples show the range of commissioned work across animals, relationships, places, and more formal painterly pieces.

What to send when you inquire

A clear inquiry helps the studio understand the artwork before discussing schedule, pricing, or next steps.

Subject

Name the subject clearly

House, animal, person, couple, family, business, place, event, or another subject altogether.

References

Send the strongest source images

Include the full subject when possible, plus any details, angles, or features that matter to you.

Format

Share the intended size

Mention whether you imagine a small gift, framed print, presentation piece, publication file, or something larger.

Purpose

Describe how it will be used

Personal gifts, public display, commercial use, merchandise, and publication each carry different scope.

Institutional + public-facing work

For organizations, businesses, campaigns, and commissioned artwork intended for presentation, reproduction, publication, or public use, the quote is shaped around both the artwork and its role.

Ashland University

Presidential portrait, 2024

City of Akron

Bicentennial artwork and commemorative t-shirt, 2025

Private company commission

Founder portrait for a local plumbing firm, 2025

References carry the composition

Clear, uncropped reference images help preserve the subject's proportions, posture, setting, and small identifying details.

Usage shapes the quote

Personal gifts are priced differently from commercial, public-facing, publication, donor, or merchandise use.

Fit and timing matter

Commission openings depend on schedule, scope, reference quality, fit, and the level of care required.

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