"Casey"
Pencil - Image Size 8" x 10"
Similar Commissions are $500
(unframed)

  
         
 

My latest commission and the last painting of 2002 featuring a breaching humpback whale off one of the Hawaiian Islands.
Acrylic on panel, 9.5" x 15.5"

  
     
 

I do accept commission work, but I try to restrict it to subjects that I would normally paint.  I naturally like to have a good working relationship with someone that commissions me to do a painting.  I do not want a painting accepted that does not please the collector.  It would do neither of us any good to have a painting that did not meet both of our expectations

The first steps in this process is to decide on a subject, the size, and the composition.  I like to start with small compositional sketches (thumbnail sketches) and then, after one design or idea is selected, begin a full-size layout drawing.  Sometimes I also do small color sketches prior to the final painting, so the color scheme can be checked in advance.

Pricing on my originals is based on size and complexity.  Custom framing is always included in my quotes.  My terms are 1/3 payment to begin the work, 1/3 payment approximately half-way through the painting, and 1/3 balance upon the delivery of the finished painting.

  
     
  In the line of commission work, I also enjoying doing  pet portraits, such as cats, dogs, horses, etc.  Some of these paintings (the color dog paintings) are shown above.  Most of these are approximately 9" x 13" in image size.  They were framed with wood fillets and fabric mats, custom framed for $2,200.  I prefer to see the animal and be able to spend some time with it and photograph it, however I do work from photographs provided if necessary.  The recent dog portrait commission (shown at right) was painted from photographs supplied to me, as the dog was deceased.  
     
  If you are interested in commissioning a painting and would like to discuss prices and more information, please contact me, Rod Lawrence, 9320 M-72 South East, Kalkaska, MI  49646, (231) 258-4724 Or Email    
     
  All original prices include custom framing.  Shipping charges are extra.  
     
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