Commissions- Custom Paintings or Digital Art
Custom Paintings - A great gift for yourself or a loved one!
Now accepting commissions for the year of 2024. Turnaround time is about 3 months. Please read the details below about the process and email requests to sketchingsummits@gmail.com. Examples of commissions I have done in the past are in the gallery below. While many of these commissions are hiking-centered, I am open for commissions of other subject matters. I do not paint pictures of people smiling at a camera, as those do not translate well into paintings and faces are not my specialty. For info on pet portraits, please scroll down to the “Pet Portraits” section of this page.
How it works: You provide me with reference pictures or an idea of what experience or place you would like to capture. The more reference photos provided, the better. The higher resolution reference photos, the better. No pictures? We might be able to make something work! I am happy to work with you to create an image that will capture what you are after. I can incorporate your personal hiking gear, words or phrases, or anything else you would like.
Estimated prices are below, but subject to change based on image, materials and detail required. Rush jobs may require an additional fee. A partial deposit is required for all commissions. Shipping is an additional fee. Tax is applicable in North Carolina and some additional states.
8”x10” Paper: $130.00 Panel: $165.00
11”x14” Paper: $230.00 Panel: $265.00
16”x20” Paper: $400.00 Panel: $445.00
18”x24” Panel: $550.00 (no paper options for this size)*
22”x30” Panel: $840 (no paper options for this size)*
24”x36” Panel: $1,070 (no paper options for this size)*
Paper: For paper commissions the painting is done on cold-pressed, archival watercolor paper. To display a paper painting, you can purchase a frame from your local frame or craft shop, or have it professionally framed to ensure your painting will remain vibrant and avoid damage from the elements. You can purchase a higher end frame with non-reflective glass if you would like to avoid a glare over your painting.
Panel (recommended): For panel commissions the painting is done on a watercolor-friendly surface on a wooden panel, similar to a canvas. This comes ready to hang, or can be placed in a cradle frame. The painting is coated in a varnish for a more vibrant and archival finish. The edges of the panel are 1”- 1.5” thick of elegant, exposed wood. No glass is needed, ensuring no interruption or reflection when viewing the image. Request a quote for your painting to come installed in a custom cradle frame.
Examples of both options are pictured below.
For requests and quotes, please email sketchingsummits@gmail.com
*Shipping for these sizes may be $50 or higher. Inquire for a quote.
Gallery - Custom Paintings
“Many, many thanks to Heid for her beautiful work! She has wonderfully captured a very special moment my son and I enjoyed together while hiking MacAfee Knob to Tinker Cliffs. Along with fantastic artistry, the logistal process of commissioning a unique work could not have been easier.” -J Whitlow, client
Pet Portraits
I am currently accepting pet portrait commissions for the months of November and December 2024 only on a first come first serve basis.
Live painting pet portrait events are posted on my events page. A discounted rate is provided when you attend a live painting event for your pet portrait.
How it works: You simply provide a picture of your pet! The more reference photos, the better. Please make sure your picture isn’t blurry and has good lighting. I may ask for more pictures if I don’t think the reference photo you provide will make for a good painting.
Simple pet portraits are available for commission at a rate of $60 per portrait. These are 8”x8” watercolor paintings on paper with no background. A $5 shipping fee is applied. Please scroll through this gallery for examples of my simple pet portraits. One pet only per simple portrait. Full payment is due up front. Payment will be reimbursed in full if I am unable to get to your portrait due to illness, injury, etc.
Refined pet portraits may also be commissioned. These pet portraits are more detailed, are available in a variety of sizes, and include background details upon request. Please email me at sketchingsummits@gmail.com and we will work through the details you would like to be included. The rate for these paintings are the same as my other custom painting offerings:
8”x10” Paper: $130.00 Panel: $165.00 (add on a cradle frame for $40)
11”x14” Paper: $230.00 Panel: $265.00 (add on a cradle frame for $50)
16”x20” Paper: $400.00 Panel: $445.00 (add on a cradle frame for $65)
Paper: For paper commissions the painting is done on cold-pressed, archival watercolor paper. To display a paper painting, you can purchase a frame from your local frame or craft shop, or have it professionally framed to ensure your painting will remain vibrant and avoid damage from the elements. You can purchase a higher end frame with non-reflective glass if you would like to avoid a glare over your painting.
Panel (recommended): For panel commissions the painting is done on a watercolor-friendly surface on a wooden panel, similar to a canvas. This comes ready to hang, or can be placed in a cradle frame. The painting is coated in a varnish for a more vibrant and archival finish. The edges of the panel are 1”- 1.5” thick of elegant, exposed wood. No glass is needed, ensuring no interruption or reflection when viewing the image. I can install the artwork in the cradle frame for you: see pricing above.
A $50 deposit will be require to book your commission. The remaining payment will be due upon completion of the painting. A $5-$10 shipping fee will be applied. Examples of a refined pet portraits are below:
Digital Commissions - Colorful artwork for your small business needs!
I am now accepting commissions for digital artwork for the year of 2024/2025 with an estimated turn around time of 2 months. Digital artwork is best for a small business needing a custom sticker or t-shirt design, book illustration, beer can labels, or other similar products that involve some back and forth and changes along the way. Digital work can be done in limited color palettes, perfect for screen printed t-shirt designs. Please email sketchingsummits@gmail.com for a quote on your custom project. Scroll through the images below for an understanding of how the digital medium varies stylistically from my hand painted work. All images below are subject to copyright, and belong to myself or the business who commissioned it and may not be reproduced by any other party.
