Art can be challenging to find. It's got to be the RIGHT size, the RIGHT color palette and something that you absolutely LOVE. Art is an investment. For some, collecting art is fun, for others it's overwhelming. Allison can help you create something perfect for YOU! Shas worked with designers, homeowner and business owners for over 26 years creating custom works of art.

There are many steps throughout the process and Allison takes you through them one at a time!

1. Inspiration: Communicating visually is key. Show your existing space, favorite fabrics or even a special serving tray of yours. Photos of rooms you love on Instagram, color palettes or even photographs of places you've been. We often use paint fan decks to communicate specific color selections or samples of fabrics or papers planned are sent to the artist. Allison compiles inspiration and reference for all her projects on Pinterest. Sometimes we pin on a board together. It's also helpful to know what you DON'T want!

Color palette and inspiration for two Chinoiserie panels custom made for a master bedroom.

2. Dimensions: Whether it's custom triptych, a repeat fabric pattern or a wallpaper mural, the first thing is to get your dimensions together. Consider spacing around doors/windows, height of furniture and how high the ceilings are. Use tape or cut out brown paper to envision where it will go. Photos of the space are super helpful as well and if you have elevations done be sure to send them over!

One way to help visualize what size art you need for your space.

3. Sketches and concepts: Most projects require some sort of sketch. This is how to best work out composition and scale. I usually do sketches with pencil and paper but sometimes I develop them into miniature paintings or a full color small section for approval. Once approved, the project gets drawn out in pencil to scale.

Quick color pencil sketches for a custom Chinoiserie triptych commission.

Clients communicating with artist on revisions and changes.

4. Lots of progress photos: I'm a big fan of sending periodic photos of my progress as I move through the project. Sometimes I have questions and sometimes I am just so excited to share! This is also an opportunity for you to share how you feel about the progress.

A progress photo of a triptych showing background color and basic composition.

5. Final approval, payment and shipping: Before shipping out your work of art we get final approvals! This is when you pay the remainder of the deposit due. Allison prefers shipping Fedex and you can select what speed you need. Large pieces are best shipped rolled to minimize possible risk to the originals. They can be shipped directly to your framer if you wish. A tracking # is always provided and we LOVE to know when the pieces arrive in perfect condition! Let us know! Extra credit if you send photos of your piece framed and installed!

Yay! The designer sent me a photo of the custom piece framed and installed!

We welcome opportunities to collaborate with you. Share your ideas and inspiration and we can create just about anything on canvas, paper, wallpaper, walls and furniture and ship worldwide. Here is a just a small sampling of projects executed. Send us a message now!