Custom orders

I accept commissions for custom trompe l'oeil paintings of personal memorabilia, such as tickets, photos, letters, newspaper announcements, menus, invitations, prize ribbons, medals, jewels, keys, etc.

The following is a privately commissioned work I did to commemorate a client's vacation:

I have received several inquiries about my painting, Vintage Memories #1. This was one I did for our family, incorporating wine labels we had saved over the years - mostly with special memories attached. I have also been asked to do special orders of friends' own labels and corks, as well as cheese labels, and other personal mementos.

My custom versions of this wine painting incorporate specific labels and corks of the client's choosing. I paint each label exactly as it is sent to me, including wine spills, rips, handwriting, etc.

This is the perfect gift for wine aficionados who already have all the oenophile's accoutrements. In a way, it's a very personal portrait of a wine lovers best memories!

Here are some of the specific details:

• Hand painted in artists oils on board, signed
• Size: 24" x 16", unframed
• Price: $1800 (unframed)
• Price with gold leaf style frame: $1800 + 175 = $1975 (framed)
• Lead time: 6-8 weeks from the time I receive complete package of materials from customer
• Shipping: FedEx standard fee
• Cash, check and all credit cards accepted

Here's what I need from the customer to get started:

• Either actual labels and corks (preferable) or good photocopies & photos
• Signed contract and 50% downpayment

Balance, plus shipping, and sales tax within Massachusetts, will be due upon completion.

Here are some close-up shots of my own painting, showing my attention to even the tiniest details:

 Although a bit hard to capture on film, I use metallic gold, silver and copper paints, which add luster.

Wine stains and age marks add character to the labels.