Commissions — Imagining Your Becoming
Becoming is the quiet unfolding of who we are and who we are choosing to be.
Through these commissions, I invite you to imagine yourself forward. Each piece is created as a visual companion for your inner life, a reminder of your intention, your courage, and the qualities you are growing into. This is art that does more than decorate a wall; it accompanies your becoming, gently shaping how you see yourself and your next chapter.
These collaborations are rooted in the belief that art can help us become who we are meant to be. When you live with an image that reflects your intention, it quietly works on you, reminding you of who you are dreaming yourself toward, the presence you hope to embody, and the life you are stepping into.
Below are three ways to work with me.
Option 1: Mystery Dream Commission Painting
I offer archetypal, dream-inspired paintings like my daily work, created solely for you. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and infused with symbols and themes that are personally meaningful.
Rather than illustrating a literal scene, I translate your dream language, symbols, and intention into a layered mixed-media painting that reflects your essence. The final work remains a mystery until it arrives, allowing the piece to unfold through intuition, listening, and creative discovery.
This commission is based on who you are becoming. The painting becomes a visual representation of your deeper hopes and direction, expressed in my realistic style with abstract interpretation.
Each piece is entirely one-of-a-kind, created with mixed media on unique surfaces, just like you.
This commission is ideal if you:
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want to imagine your next chapter
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trust the creative process
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desire a deeply personal, symbolic artwork
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are open to surprise
What to share with me:
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your dream or intention
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meaningful symbols, words, or numbers
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any animals you feel connected to
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preferred colors
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whether you imagine a male, female, or neutral figure
These elements shape the first layers of your painting.
Option 2: Intuitive Portrait or Essence Commission
This option begins with a photograph and is translated into an intuitive, expressive artwork focused on gesture, posture, mood, and essence rather than duplication.
You may choose:
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a sketch (minimal color, intimate and gestural), or
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a mixed-media painting (more layered, more depth and texture)
You may select up to 1–3 primary colors for the piece. I use your photo as a starting point, but the final work is not a copy, it’s an artistic interpretation that weaves in symbolism, mood, and story.
This is for those who want to be seen rather than perfectly reproduced.
Sketch Pricing (inches)
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9×12 — $450
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11×14 — $625
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22×30 — $2100
Sketch commissions are intimate, intentional works focused on gesture, symbolism, and essence rather than full layering.
Mixed-media commissions are fully realized, layered paintings created on mounted surfaces or canvas and finished ready to hang. Because these works are custom and collaborative, commission pricing reflects a premium over available originals.
Mixed-Media Painting Pricing (inches)
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9×12 — $650
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11×14 — $850
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11×15 — $950
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12×18 — $1,250
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15×22 — $1,850
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18×24 — $2,250
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22×30 — $3,600
A Note on the Process
Each commission is created in my own artistic language and style. These works are meant to be received as interpretive, expressive paintings rather than exact representations. I work from intuition, symbolism, gesture, and story, not from proofs or step-by-step approvals.
For that reason, I don’t send preview images or offer revision rounds. The piece is revealed when it is complete and ready to come home to you.
The heart of this process is trust.
Trust in the story you bring, and trust in the way I translate it into paint. This is what allows the work to stay alive, honest, and deeply personal rather than controlled or over-directed.
If you’re hoping for a highly collaborative, likeness-based, or revision-driven experience, my photography commissions are a better fit, and I’d be truly happy to guide you there.
Process & Terms
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A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to secure your commission.
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The deposit is applied toward the total cost of your artwork.
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If you choose not to proceed before I begin, your deposit may be applied toward any available artwork on my website.
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No preview images are sent, the piece is revealed upon completion.
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Payment is required in full before shipping.
Timeline
Please allow 4–6 weeks for most commissions.
Larger or more complex works may take longer—up to 5 months, depending on size and scope.
Option 3: Commission with a Fine Art Photography Session
This is an immersive, story-driven experience for those who want a more collaborative process rooted in photography.
We begin with a planned fine art photography session built around your narrative, intention, or life transition. From that collaboration, I can create paintings, sketches, digital fine art pieces, albums, or even a curated wall collection.
Because this experience is highly custom, pricing and scope are handled through my photography studio.
If this kind of collaborative process speaks to you, you can explore it here:
www.cathynance.com
A Closing Note
Commissioned work with me is more than acquiring art.
It’s a creative act of becoming.
Whether through a dream commission, an intuitive portrait, or photography, my hope is that your piece becomes a living presence in your home, a quiet companion that reminds you of your intention, your courage, and the person you are choosing to be.
If you feel ready to move forward with a commission, you can place a deposit here
$100 deposit applied to the final price