Commissioning Art (Without the Awkwardness)
Janea Spillers Janea Spillers

Commissioning Art (Without the Awkwardness)

Commissioning a painting should feel exciting, not intimidating. My process is relaxed, collaborative, and centered around creating something that actually feels like you.

It starts with a conversation. You’ll share what you’re envisioning—ideas, size, color palette, mood, references, or even just a feeling you can’t quite put into words yet. From there, I’ll help shape the concept into something that works beautifully as a painting.

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Chateau Orquevaux (part 2) - Sketching Through France
Chateau Orquevaux Residency Janea Spillers Chateau Orquevaux Residency Janea Spillers

Chateau Orquevaux (part 2) - Sketching Through France

I’m a sketchbook devotee. In my studio, on the road, out in the field—there’s always one (or three) within arm’s reach.  Studio tomes, travel companions, plein air pads, digital notebooks, catch-all’s, etc.

Each book serves its own purpose: rough ideas, color‑scheme experiments, miniature paintings, observational sketches—the list keeps growing.

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