Custom Commissions
Have a special moment, place, or person you'd like immortalized in oil? Linda creates custom impressionist paintings tailored to your vision.
Every commission begins with a conversation — share your idea and Linda will bring it to life with the same warmth and light that defines all her work.
Example commission — Oil on Canvas
How It Works
Share Your Vision
Send a photo or describe the scene, subject, or feeling you'd like captured. Landscapes, portraits, still lifes — anything that speaks to you.
Consultation & Quote
Linda will discuss size, palette, composition, and timeline. You'll receive a detailed quote based on the complexity and dimensions of the piece.
Creation
Linda paints your piece layer by layer, sharing progress photos along the way. Most commissions take 4–8 weeks depending on size and detail.
Delivery
Your finished painting is carefully packaged and shipped to your door, ready to hang. Prints of your commission are also available.
Pricing Guide
Prices vary based on size, subject complexity, and detail. These ranges reflect decades of practice and are starting points — Linda will provide an exact quote after your consultation.
| Canvas Size | Price Range |
|---|---|
| 8" x 10" | $500 – $850 |
| 11" x 14" | $850 – $1,250 |
| 16" x 20" | $1,250 – $1,850 |
| 18" x 24" | $1,650 – $2,350 |
| 24" x 36" | $2,500 – $3,800 |
50% deposit required to begin. Balance due upon completion. All sales final.
Frequently asked
How does the commission process work?
Share a photo or describe the scene, subject, or feeling you'd like captured. Linda will then discuss size, palette, composition, and timeline and provide a detailed quote. Once approved, she paints layer by layer, sharing progress photos along the way. The finished painting is carefully packaged and shipped to your door.
How much does a custom commission cost?
Pricing is based on size and complexity. Typical ranges: 8"×10" $500–$850, 11"×14" $850–$1,250, 16"×20" $1,250–$1,850, 18"×24" $1,650–$2,350, 24"×36" $2,500–$3,800. Linda provides an exact quote after your consultation.
How long does a commission take?
Most commissions take 4–8 weeks from approved quote to shipped painting, depending on size, detail, and Linda's current studio schedule.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes. A 50% deposit is required to begin a commission. The balance is due upon completion, before the painting ships.
Are commissions refundable?
Custom work made to your specifications is not eligible for preference returns. If a piece arrives damaged or incorrect, we resolve that separately and promptly.
Can I commission a portrait from a photo?
Yes — portraits from photos are one of Linda's most common commissions. The clearer and higher-resolution the reference photo, the better the result. Multiple reference photos are welcome.
Where does Linda paint?
Linda is Louisiana-born and now lives and paints in Utah. She works in oils, watercolors, and a long-running practice in picture framing — her body of work runs into the thousands, including a presidential portrait displayed in a presidential library.