How to buy artwork from me.

About 90% of my work is custom commissions so it is standard for people to come to me with questions about how to start the process of getting a piece that is perfect for them. I absolutely love shedding light on how to make it happen! People are usually coming to have a conversation about purchasing a piece of art after having seen a piece that they like but there is something that they would like to have different, it could be the size, color way or bird/butterflies.

Here is how easy it is

1. Space: Do you have a naked wall? Do you know where you want the piece to go? You might have a few spots to choose from. I typically have collectors send a picture of the room, the wall, and any important fabrics, other artwork, etc that we want to compliment.

2. Size: Do you know the size? If you need help sizing a piece for a certain area I can help with that. I either come to you, if you are local, or we facetime and talk through sizing. I recommend getting blue tape and test sizing on the wall before you send the deposit.

3. Colorway: 9/10 times people know exactly what colorway they would like. Every now and then I send photo samples of past work to narrow down colors and very quickly people get back with their final request.

4. Birds or Butterflies: Everyone that I have created a piece for is very clear about if they would like birds or butterflies, there has never been hesitation or question.

5. Maps: You get to choose the map locations that the birds or butterflies are made from. Depending on the size of the piece you can choose a bunch of different locations. Typically people choose around 4-5 the most has been 12 or 13 locations. You send the list of locations, Brian and I source the maps and take care of the rest.

6. Deposit: Once all the above is decided on I take 50% deposit to hold you pleace in the queue and begin the process of sourcing maps, fabricating your wood panel and soon after that working on the painting.

7. Delivery: If you are local once the piece is finish we coordinate delivery. If you live out of the Salt Lake City area then I call my shipping guys to come pick the piece up. They then pack, insure and ship to you. Shipping is not included in the price of the piece.

8. Final payment: Local I take the final payment at time of delivery. If shipping I take final payment once my shippers have given me the quote for the piece and it is in the queue to be packed and shipped to you.

9. Installation: If you live local to Salt Lake City installation can be arranged and is not included in the price of the piece. I can quote installation separately if requested.

10. Timeline: At this time lead time is about 6-8 weeks from time of deposit.

Creative Process

I have been asked about my creative process. I have a lot to say about this, not in the way an artist would stand in front of her painting talking about the inspiration for her latest work, no not like that. Instead, in way that I talk to my girls about creativity.

There seems to be limits we put on who is creative and who isn’t. I was talking about this recently with both girls. Both are immensely creative and in totally separate ways. A friend was asking how to get started with her own artwork. I was in the process of answering her when she wrote back, I just need to start don’t I?

Absolutely, exactly. Start.

And also celebrate how you work, how are you creative? For instance, if you don’t pick up a pencil and sketch but are amazing at puzzles, if you don’t throw clay on a wheel, but you are an incredible mechanic. I think we need to open up our minds about what defines creativity and who is anointed creative enough.

I have embraced that my creativity comes in spurts, bursts and waves. I also have a handful of ways I express my creativity, the garden, my artwork, the kitchen, and logistics. Feel where you are putting limits on yourself, practice releasing the notion that your creativity needs to look a certain way or happen at a given time.

If you have something you want to try, go for it! You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. Just START!