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Start with the idea
Share the subject, mood, size, color notes, timing, and any reference images or existing works that matter.
Commissions
Commission inquiries begin with a conversation. Send Sydney the subject, approximate size, timeline, and any emotional or visual details that should guide the piece.
How a commission starts.
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Scope the piece
Sydney can confirm fit, medium, pricing, and whether a call would help clarify the direction before the piece begins.
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Create the work
Once the details are aligned, the piece moves into the studio with updates handled directly by email.
Useful starting points.
The strongest commission notes are often simple: what the piece is for, where it might live, what colors feel right, and what should be avoided.
A landscape or place with personal meaning
An animal, home, memory, or symbolic subject
A color story that fits a specific room or gift
A companion piece inspired by existing work
What to include in the first note.
Approximate size or wall location
A rough size, room, or wall photo helps Sydney understand scale before a final direction is set.
Timeline, gift date, or flexibility
Share any important timing up front, even if the timeline is flexible or only loosely defined.
Colors, subjects, and references you love
Existing paintings, places, animals, memories, palettes, or photos can all help shape the piece.
Anything the piece should avoid
Dislikes, colors to skip, or subjects that feel off are just as useful as positive references.