Commissions
I am getting picky about which commissions I will do. I used to say YES to everything, but I find I am barely able to create enough work for the few shows I commit to. As far as revisiting old work or the style of old work, the furthest back I am willing to go is 2020. Do not ask me to reinterpret a piece from earlier, I have moved on! If your desired piece can work on my end, the following explains the process:
There are numerous ways to approach a commission. The pieces on this page are mostly fairly recent commissions, with the exception of the "Starry Night" one towards the bottom. (don't ask for that!)
You may have a picture of a landscape that you would like interpreted, or have seen a piece of mine that was sold or is too big or too small. All of those can potentially work. For another starting point, I advise looking through my "About" section to see works I have done recently.
I have found that commissions require a lot of extra work in terms of communications and my own efforts in trying to determine what you are expecting as well as making swatches and sending wood samples. Pricing is commensurate with these efforts and pieces typically cost a bit more than similar sized works you may see at a show.
My terms: A 50% non refundable deposit to begin. The balance plus shipping is due upon completion. If you are not happy with the finished piece, there are 2 options. First, I can make another piece for you for an additional 25%. Secondly, you can apply the money paid towards any piece available on my site or at a show.
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Testimonials
"so few things in life are just what you wanted.....this is one of them. We are over-the-moon delighted. They're beautiful and make me smile every morning."
Aug 2022
"Thank you so much for sending out this beautiful piece so quickly. Its more stunning in person!"
Feb 2022
"Thank you so much Amy! It makes me very happy to support such a talented artist"
December 2021
"Fits perfectly on my wall. I love it."
Nov 2021
"The colors and textures are even better in person than online (of course!) Nothing beats in person. It was meticulously wrapped."
August 2021
"Amy, you did an impressive job shipping the artwork. It arrived safe and sound. And we love it! Thank you!"
April 2021
"Looking at your work is a joyful experience and brings me an intense feeling of satisfaction."
March 2021
"Like it? I LOVE IT! I am so excited to see it in person."
April 2021
"In love with this!! Looking so good! Thanks for sharing the progress. I am so excited"
March 2021
"Arrived today! Love it!"
February 2021
"Oh Amy...I am speechless...I may be biased but I think that is one of the most beautiful pieces you’ve created. All the emotion. The colors. The walnut. So dramatic. I love it and can’t wait to hang it above my hearth."
Sept 2020
"Amy - I was just reminded today that 5 years ago I bought a piece of yours after the Milwaukee LFOA as a gift. Anyway, we moved right after that and didn't around to painting the new place and hanging art for another year or two. But for the past ~2 years, this is what my wife and I wake up to every day. We love it (and the dog too!)."
Aug 2020
"We love it."
Dec 2019
"Thank you for the beautiful piece of art that you created that I purchased from you today. It is really special. Thank you also for the smaller felt you included for my sister. That was very nice of you. My sister and I both agree that you have the best "colors" at the art fair."
July 2017
"OMG that is beautiful!!!!!!! I was gone all day, and didn't want to open it on my iPhone, wanted to wait till i got home to computer. It is an absolutely gorgeous piece of art Amy. Thank you so very much for creating this stunning piece, I can't wait to hang it and be able to see it every day. It is definitely what I call a smile maker...it will bring joy to our eyes whenever we look at it and the older I get the more I adore having art that brings smile to my face and joy to my eyes. Thank you!"
Dec. 2015
"Wow! The piece is amazing! Can't wait for it to arrive! I sent the original photo and your picture to my sister and mom. They both had great things to say...impressive, exquisite and wow."
Sept 2014
"I am so over the moon about my treasure from your show yesterday I could not wait to hang it. The lighting does not do it justice in this picture but it hangs in place of pride in my kitchen over my antique spice rack. Good luck today; I hope you have some more customers who "get it" and fall in love with your work."
Aug 2014
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