“The pieces of art I have received from Ruthie Kellar are absolutely exquisite! Her attention to detail, compassionate spirit, and love for her craft can be seen in every single brush stroke. I feel honored to have her work displayed in my house! ”
— Customer Review
Custom Commissions
Looking for a hand-painted watercolor a park or place that is really meaningful to you? A sonogram for a mom-to-be? A special word or phrase? Your mom’s favorite flowers? It would be an honor and a joy to bring those memories and moments to life in a custom painting. I won’t accept every single type of commission—so if you are unsure of what you want to order, shoot me an email to ruthie.e.kellar@gmail.com and we can discuss your need. If it is something like a family portrait or a pet portrait that I don’t specialize in, I’m more than happy to refer you to a friend who may be able to do it for you. And don’t worry, I offer full refunds if you place an order before knowing if it is something I can do for you!
Details
Custom Commissions are available in about any size you prefer, the smallest being 8x10, and the largest being 22x30, or any size in between! All paintings will be hand painted on hand-torn 300 lb watercolor paper from a photo (or photos) you will send me when you purchase. If you want a size that is not listed, you can email me at ruthie.e.kellar@gmail.com to discuss an even more custom size. For available sizing options, pricing information and to place an order, click the button at the bottom of the page!
I will include any extra details you may desire — or leave any out. That’s the beauty of a custom painting! It’s made to order. If you want there to be a sunset in the sky, a flower to be a different color, or you want me combine a couple of photos into one painting — just say the word!
You may also include any words you would like added to the painting, or it can be a painting with JUST words! The choice is yours.
To add words or other details, there will be a box that will pop up when you add the painting to your cart — there you can type a message to me about what you would like to be included (or excluded) in your painting.
Yes, all you have to do is send me a photo! Here is your reminder that the painting can only be as good as the photo, and I can only include as much as I can see unless you tell me otherwise! For example, if you send me an angled view of the place you want painted, your painting will be of an angled view.
Please plan to submit the following in a separate e-mail to ruthie.e.kellar@gmail.com after paying for your portrait on my site:
Photo, reference, or description of what you would like painted
Additional details you would like added or taken away from final product
Order Number
If no e-mail is received, I will follow up with you via email requesting again the photos a few weeks before your house portrait is to be painted.
Custom framing is also available on my Shop page.
My personal favorite size is an 11x14 matted (with the painting on top of the mat so you can see the gorgeous edges!) and framed; and I’m always partial to a gold frame.
Each painting is completed on a piece of 300lb cold-pressed watercolor paper with a hand-torn deckled edge. Framing is not included unless you purchase the add-on. You will receive your painting, hand-packaged in a plastic sleeve for it’s protection until you frame it.
Framing is available for all sizes and all products, see Custom Framing Add-On under ‘Shop’ for more details on framing.
Shipping is available for any size painting, to anywhere in the continental US. I also have a local pickup option for those who may live close and prefer to pick your painting up in person.
Turnaround time? To protect my time and energy, I limit the amount of commissions I paint every month, and the schedule fills up as people place orders. If you have a time crunch, feel free to email me and let me know so I can work with you. If I won’t be able to accommodate your timeline, I have a few other artist friends I can point you to who may have more flexibility and I am happy to point you in their direction. Check out my home page for the current estimate on when you will get your painting if you order now! If you have any other questions I haven’t answered, or have any other concerns or comments, or if you’d just like to say ‘hi!” please email me at ruthie.e.kellar@gmail.com, I would love to chat!
Browse below some of my favorite custom commissions and at the bottom of the page you’ll find the link to purchase your own!
