Illustration of a camp scene with children and adults engaging in various activities like swinging, playing, and boating. Includes a tent, a swingset, a small lake with canoes, a yellow school bus, and buildings. Flags are flying, and a sign reads 'Good News Camp C.E.F.' Trees surround the area.


Whether you’re looking for a way to commemorate your home, show off your business, or just looking for a gift for a friend or family member, commissions are a great way to capture the personality of a subject!

Watercolor illustration of a small blue house with a porch, surrounded by tall trees and greenery, depicting two people sitting on the porch.
Watercolor illustration of four cows in a sunny green meadow with a mountain in the background and a sunset. The cows have name tags and are standing side by side, creating a picturesque rural scene.
Watercolor illustration of a colorful vintage building with a storefront named 'Here's Looking at You', featuring mannequins in the window, a tree, and brick façade.
Cartoon dog surrounded by torn stuffed animal toys on the floor.

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HOW IT WORKS:

1. (Consultation)
Through an initial phone call we’ll discuss the details of your desired commission and I’ll determine whether it’s
something I can do and if any extra charges will apply
if it’s going to be a particularly complex painting.
Details will be worked out whether the
painting will be picked up or shipped.

2. (Invoice, Contract, and Deposit)
I’ll send an invoice and contract. Once the contract is signed and a 50% deposit made we’ll move on to step 3.

3. (Drafts and Approval)
I’ll send a rough color draft or pencil sketch via email, text, messenger, or another platform and receive client feedback.
All details of the final painting are worked out in this stage. Up to three alterations will be made and we’ll move on the stage 4.

4. (Final Outline and Painting)
I will send a final outline and if everything looks good I’ll move on to painting.

5. (Payment and Delivery)
Once the painting is complete and the remainder of the invoice is paid, the painting will be packaged in a clear plastic envelope with a backing board and a certificate of authenticity.
The painting will then be shipped or we will arrange a time and place to meet (usually Brio Coffeehouse in Waynesboro, PA.

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I like to make paintings as personal as possible by incorporating meaningful elements.
That could be a car, a pet, a piece of landscaping, or an object that captures a loved one’s personality or a specific memory.


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*Client is aware going into commission process of my particular style and expects the style of their painting to be consistent with examples I have posted on my website and social media.


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FAQS

Q. What is the turnaround on your commissions?
A. Usually I can have a painting ready within a week or two. If it is a larger project or if I have a lot of commissions I’m working on it may be closer to a month.
We can discuss the timeframe if you need a painting by a certain date.

…honestly, that’s about the only consistent question people have for me.

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Purchase of a copyrighted artwork does not transfer the copyrights. All rights are retained by the artist. Any transfer of copyright must be in writing expressly identifying what rights are being sold and for what purpose.

Artist will own the copyright and the right to show the piece in his portfolio, and will retain slides/computer files/pictures of it for use in exhibits, competitions, etc, including his website.

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Commission Pricing

(taxes included in prices)

-Commission Process and Pricing-


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Framed watercolor cartoon of startled cat, jumping back with a surprised expression, near water splash and snail. Artist signature "Holmes".
Watercolor painting of a large house with a front garden, trees, and a running dog.
Watercolor illustration of a large house with a front porch, surrounded by greenery, including a pink flowering tree, a large green tree, and a small white dog on the lawn under a blue sky with clouds.
Watercolor illustration of a house with a yard, featuring dogs playing, trees, and a blue sky.
Watercolor painting of a two-story house with a garden, featuring green lawns, trees, and four dogs playing. The house has multiple windows and is surrounded by various plants and flowers. The sky is blue with white clouds.