Something Beautiful
Created Just for You
Your Story in Art
“Butterflies make me think of my grandmother. She loved watching them in her garden.”
“The lotus flower connects me to my yoga practice.”
“Dragonflies always appear at significant times in my life.”
While reflecting on how to offer commissioned art that connects the spirit of my work with your personal story, I thought about comments collectors have made about my work. When someone deeply connects with a work it’s often because the imagery has personal meaning for them. With this in mind, I’ve decided to offer commissioned works of art created around a symbol of something you cherish.
How to Commission Your Keepsake Work of Art
Send an email to shan@shanbryan-hanson.com and let me know you are interested in commissioning a work of art. I’ll send a follow up email request for further information, including the size of the piece you would like me to make and your phone number.
We’ll schedule a phone call at which time we can discuss the color scheme of the piece, the flora or fauna you’d like featured in your art (for instance, a specific type of bird), and anything else you’d like me to know. For instance, is there a piece of jewelry or another treasured item you’d like me to design a pattern around?
Once we’ve finalized the details, you’ll receive an agreement form to read and sign, and an invoice for 50% of the price. The remaining 50% will be billed when the work is completed.
Important notes:
Please allow up to ten weeks for the artwork to be completed from date of agreement.
If I’m currently booked your request will be added to a waitlist.
Unless otherwise agreed upon, the piece will be made with my usual mixed media process that integrates painting, drawing, and embroidery.
If you’d like me to frame the work, I’ll follow up regarding the details.
Art Price Guide
These approximate price ranges will be adjusted for your unique work of art. Prices vary depending on the degree of complexity in your design and include framing.
8” x 10” to 10” x 10” range from $1200 to $1600 (please note that 8” x 10” is the smallest size available for commissioned pieces)
12” x 12” to 11” x 14” range from $1600 to $1800
16" x 20” to 20” x 20” $2200 to $2800
20” x 32” $3200
Estimates for works larger than 20” x 32” will be provided on an individual basis.
Shipping and Handling Costs
8” x 10” to 10” x 10” $50
12” x 12 to 11” x 14” $70
16" x 20” to 20” x 20” $150 (shipped in an Airfloat Strongbox)
20” x 32” $250 (shipped in an Airfloat Strongbox)
Shipping costs for works larger than 20” x 32” will be provided on an individual basis.
Example of art framed with a window mat, idea for smaller pieces.
Two works that are mounted to "float" in the frame. These frames have spacer bars around the edges to create distance between the art and the glazing.
Window mat and frame
I usually use white frames but can recommend other colors that would work with your piece.
Dreaming, the large work of art in the foreground, is framed "float" style, idea for larger pieces. The pieces on the gallery-style wall are framed with window mats.
Dreaming, the large work of art in the foreground is framed "float" style. The rest are framed with window mats.