Art Commissions

Can I commission a painting?

Yes! Currently there are a few people on the waitlist for new commissioned paintings. The wait is around 2-3 months. Minimum size dimensions are 16x20 in. which starts at $2000. Custom dimensions are welcome, as canvases can be ordered at any size for specific large walls. If you would like to learn more about commissioning new art, contact the studio.  studio@laruearts.com

LaRue was commissioned to produce a portrait called "Nick and Scrappy". A fairly famous TikTok content creator and his bird, a Starling that says "I love you" among several other sayings and sound effects. Original 16x20 acrylic on canvas.  

How does the refundable deposit for a commission painting work? 

A 20% deposit is needed to be added to the waitlist, however the full deposit is refundable at any time. The commission can be canceled prior to, during, or after the painting is finished either by Doug or the client. Art is very personal and subjective for both the client(s) and the artist, so in the event that a commissioned artwork is not claimed it will be released to the open market and/or the galleries. This system has kept everybody happy, and mainly it allows Doug to follow his method which is inherent to his creative process. For a commission, typically clients will suggest a subject, and palette preferences. Doug does not accept all subjects or palettes but is happy to hear what you have in mind. For example, a client might say they want a 72 in x 90 in horizontal artwork depicting something reminiscent of their favorite three paintings from his catalog. Since the deposit is 100% refundable Doug has the freedom to run with the suggestion and infuse the inspiration into the original final concept.