Commissions
Do you have treasured letters, recipes, poems, beads, or other memorabilia you’ve kept over the years? Are they hidden away and forgotten in a folder, shoebox, or plastic container? Well, no more!
As a mixed media artist, I would love to capture your precious memories by creating a meaningful art piece for you. In this way, we will bring life back into the mementos you cherish. And you will own an art piece that truly speaks to your heart!
Commissions make wonderful gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, holidays, housewarmings, baby showers, and even memorial services. Why not gift a loved one, friend, or client a unique yet meaningful gift they will never forget? Better yet, purchase them a gift certificate today! And the best part is…the certificate will never expire, until I do. Ha! (my dark humor)
Send me an inquiry. I promise to reply within 24-hours!
Agreement for commissions:
60-90 minute discussion (size, color palette, image interests, materials to be used, price, etc)
50% non-refundable deposit before commission begins
2nd half of payment due upon satisfaction of completed project. If you are not satisfied for some reason, we can discuss and adjust final payment.
Nostalgic Aroma - 10 x 20, collage, acrylic, & pen. Commissioned by a dear friend who enjoys cooking. Some of his favorite recipes are collaged into the background, along with his mother's rice pudding and sister's pasta recipe. He normally enjoys a morning cup of black coffee with some homemade biscottis. And, as he is left-handed, I made sure the mug is ready for him. Small, meaningful details are what's important to me. Click on image for a better view.
Soothing, GIFTED - 10 x 10, collage, acrylic, and pen. Collaged with writings and poems from a dear friend. I envision her engrossed in writing as she enjoys her soothing cup of coffee in the morning. Click on image for a better view.
Carmengranate, GIFTED -- 10 x 10 original, paper collage, acrylic. I have a lovely neighbor who enjoys writing short stories and poetry, and eating pomegranates! Upon closer inspection, you'll see I collaged her writings as part of the background and painted a pomegranate, of course! Click on image for a better view.
L' Orange, GIFTED -- 10 x 10 original, paper collage, acrylic. This piece was gifted to my humorous neighbor. This is her original quote - I thought it was hilarious! Click on image for a better view.
Tweet, Tweet, GIFTED -- 8 x 8 original, paper collage, acrylic, feathers. When I first started this piece, I immediately thought of my daughter's piano teacher. Her love for music is infectious! Click on image for a better view.
Bagel -- 11 x 14 original, watercolor. My sweet and caring friend commissioned me to paint "Bagel", her rescued Beagle. She drove 11-hours roundtrip with her daughter to rescue him from an Illinois breeding lab. Click on image for a better view.
Yogi -- 12 x 12 original, watercolor. Yogi was my aunt's long beloved Pekingese. He passed away years ago but she still has a strong bond with him. Click on image for a better view.
Ted -- 12 x 12 original, watercolor. Ted, a mixed Terrier and Chihuahua, passed away a couple of years ago. He wasn't the best looking but had a sweet personality. He was my aunt's most recent and last beloved companion. Click on image for a better view.
Aries, GIFTED -- 5 x 7 original, watercolor. One of my friend's former horses. Aries was tall, handsome, and very regal in his demeanor. Click on image for a better view.
Chance, GIFTED -- 5 x 7 original, watercolor. One of my friend's former horses. She loved riding this chestnut beauty but alas, she had to return him. Click on image for a better view.
Star, GIFTED -- 5 x 7 original, watercolor. My friend's spunky gal. Star is a curious and assertive gal. She is not afraid to let you know exactly how she feels. Click on image for a better view.
Little Horse, GIFTED -- 5 x 7 original, watercolor. My friend's sweet and gentle horse. Little Horse is cautious when she first meets you but easy-going once she trusts you. Click on image for a better view.
Pollinators Triptych Abstract -- three 10 x 20 panels, acrylic pour, acrylic pen, treasured beads. A dear friend who loves nature, vibrant colors, and hummingbirds asked me to create an art piece incorporating treasured beads from her great-grandmother and aunt. I hope I did them proud! Click on image for a better view.
3D Beaded Dragonfly -- 20 x 24, acrylic pour, acrylic, beads, dried leaves. glue stick wings. My mom commissioned me to create a dragonfly art piece to place in her bathroom. She gave me the freedom to craft it my way. Thanks mom! Click on image for a better view.
Striped Bass -- 16 x 20, acrylic pour, acrylic, laser cut wood (by Del Kreiser). My friend's husband loves to go fishing and striped bass is his favorite! For his 50th birthday, she commissioned me to create a piece incorporating his loves. Click on image for a better view.
Sunflower rope art, GIFTED -- 16 x 20, retired climbing ropes, beach pebbles. My partner loves sunflowers and the pebbles came from our family trip to Ocean City, NJ. I created this meaningful piece for his 50th birthday. Click on image for a better view.
Yin & Yang rope art, NFS -- 20 x 24, retired climbing rope, stones, acrylic, chalk. This was the very first rope art I made. It has personal meaning to me - repurposed canvas, circular phrases written in chalk, yin/yang symbol. Click on image for a better view.
Blue/Yellow Flower indoor rope mat -- 24 x 36, retired climbing ropes, yoga mat. To retain the vibrant colors and rope condition, these mats need to be used indoors and indirect sunlight only. This piece was commissioned by my neighbor and friend who loves curves. Click on image for a better view.
Orange/Purple Swirls indoor rope mat -- 24 x 36, retired climbing ropes, yoga mat. To retain the vibrant colors and rope condition, these mats need to be used indoors and indirect sunlight only. Commissioned by an acquaintance for his rock climbing son-in-law's birthday. Click on image for a better view.
Sunburst rope mat -- 31 x 54, retired climbing ropes, yoga mat. Commissioned by my sister for her front entrance. Sadly, we learned from this project NOT to place rope mats outside in the blazing sun. To retain the vibrant colors and rope condition, these mats need to be used indoors and indirect sunlight only. Click on image for a better view.
Leafy indoor rope mat -- 24 x 42, retired climbing ropes, yoga mat. To retain the vibrant colors and rope condition, these mats need to be used indoors and indirect sunlight only. Commissioned by my sister for her garage entrance. Click on image for a better view.