Give a gift that gives twice —
Commissioned artwork for the holidays is a beautiful way to gift a unique, heirloom quality artwork to someone you love AND support the work of an artist.
This season, I have narrowed down my offerings to what I believe is some of the best (and most joy-filled) work that I do — watercolor landscapes. Watercolor landscapes are special because not only do they make a unique record of a time and place, but they also capture a certain feeling. The fluidity and somewhat spontaneous nature of watercolor paints lend a softness and unexpected uniqueness to a landscape. Browse below for some of my favorite projects and to get an idea for my specific approach to the medium.
The Commission Process & FAQ’s
PRICING
4 x 6” with inset oval framing (see example to the left) — $45
4 x 6” full page — $60
5 x 7” with inset oval framing — $55
5 x 7” full page — $70
8 x 10” with oval inset — $135
8 x 10” full page — $160
GETTING STARTED
Interested in commissioning an artwork? Contact me at abigailrainystudio@gmail.com and I would love to start making your vision a reality!
The Process:
Initial consultation via email — this is where you can send me your photos, tell me your vision, agree on a size and price, and we can get the commission process rolling!
Check-in consultation after initial sketch — I’ll send you an initial sketch; this is where you can say “hey, could we add a tree right there?” or “can the house be a little bigger?”
Creative process! — I take into account photo references and our conversations based on the initial sketch, then create your piece! This takes apx two weeks.
Shipping and payment — I will send you a link to the “Commissions Portal” where you can pay for the artwork and set up shipping. Then your piece arrives via standard shipping around 5-7 days later!
PLEASE NOTE
Shipping: Paintings are shipped in a sturdy flat mailer. They are gently mounted to card stock and snugly packed into a protective, waterproof sleeve supported by chipboard to prevent bending. Shipping will be calculated based on weight and size.
Special Requests: The examples of images on this page are intended to help you picture the final landscape painting — I so appreciate everyone’s different tastes and styles so any requests for a style outside of what you see here will be directed to any other artist I know who best fits your vision :)
Homes & Structures: If you are interested in a “close-up” of a home or other building, I’m happy to make that happen! “House portraits” do require more time for accuracy and details, so a fee will be added depending on size. This will apply to anything bigger than the little background buildings featured on this page.
Photo References: Your lovely photos are a guide and inspiration for the piece — they are necessary for me to capture the place but please note that the artwork will not be photo-realistic. The beauty of these artworks is that they reflect a special place in a unique way. So please leave room to be surprised by subtle differences, as I take artistic liberty to make your artwork as lovely as possible.
In time for the holidays! I will not be accepting commissions after Friday, December 5th, in order to complete the work and get it shipped to you in time for Christmas :)