Custom Orders

The next opportunity to request custom pieces will (tentatively) be February 1-7 2027.  I am sometimes able to take requests between availability windows, if my schedule allows. I cannot accommodate rush orders, especially during the holiday season.

Pricing

Pricing is roughly comparable to my original paintings of similar size and style - please keep in mind that custom pieces involve significantly more time. Here are some ballpark estimates for popular requests:

Single-bird portraits start at 250+ for a 5x7 and 375+ for an 8x10. Larger sizes and multi-bird paintings are too complex to list an accurate ballpark price here.

Single-bird Medieval-style Icons (including Pigeon Icon originals) on linen start at 225 for a 5x7.

Embellished prints are not available for custom request or reserve. 

How to Request Custom Paintings

Custom paintings can be an idea based on any bird species (I can source references) - or portraits from your photos.

Please email your request to canvasdove@gmail.com with the information listed below. From there we can discuss ideas, sketches, and quotes (a deposit may be required). When your artwork is near completion, I'll check in with progress photos and can make minor adjustments. Upon approval of the finished piece, I will set up a custom listing for you, varnish, and ship.  

I really do need this info to come up with an idea you'll like without just guessing! Your email should include:

  1. Bird species, background colors, any special details (such as halo, heart, greenery, etc)
  2. Frame color/style you prefer
  3. Budget range and sizes you're interested in – this will determine what options are possible, and I'll only send options that are at or below your budget.  

IF your request is a portrait, send large clear pictures of your bird. The quality of your photos will shape what I can do.  A link to an album or social media is great if you have a lot of images.  (I’m familiar enough with doves/pigeons to work with lesser-quality images if there is no other option.) 

IF you are outside the USA please let me know what country the artwork will ship to, so I can include a shipping quote. To check if I am currently able to ship to your country, please visit my Art Info & Shipping page.

Due to limited studio time, I am not usually able to create Customized Embellished Prints.  Most of the popular images will be posted on a rolling basis, usually with different framing.  Please follow my FB/IG for upcoming new pieces, and feel free to comment on which pieces you'd like to see again!