Commissions Available
Your Father, Grandmother or You.
Let’s Create an “Everyday Legend” for your future generations.
I wish I had a painting of my Dad with his standard cup of coffee and a cigarette. My dad worked hard and his hands were full of cuts and callouses. I can totally see his hands in my mind.
If you don’t know what you want to say, no problem. I have a lot of experience flushing out the details of the great story to tell. I have a lot of ideas too! So let’s team up and tell the story together!
I guarantee that there will be no question of whose hands are in the painting. All of the unique aspects of the hands will be depicted.
How it works
Photography
Your photography or mine?
The quality of the photo is paramount! The key to capturing the story of one’s hands is the scars, the folds and the fingerprints that make them unique. I love to travel and am happy to come to you.
Cost
Because I am an emerging artist, my work is currently at its’ best value. Art work is an investment. I will send you a firm quote with consideration to the specifications that you have communicated to me.
My Style
I will edit the images to align with my established style. Usually this is intense color and sharpened details and larger than life. The hand (the star of the portrait) is enlarged to approximately 200% of life size.
Quality
I use products that last generations. Only high quality oil paints, brushes and mediums are used. I paint on aluminum panels that will never degrade. I also varnish everything for a professional look and additional protection. I focus on, not only the emotion and message of the art work but also the value as an investment. All works come fingerprinted, signed and with a Certificate of Authenticity and framed.
Editing
If you don’t have just the right photo, no worries. I can combine images, remove backgrounds, etc. Is your loved one gone? I offer my most sincere condolences. In most cases, we can still make this work.
How Long?
In the quote, I will provide a time frame for all parts of the work. Once I get started, it takes approximately 1 month to complete or approximately 70-100 painting hours depending on size. There will be a drying period and then varnishing. The work will be framed and then shipped with full value insurance.