Commissions

I work with collectors, families, and individuals on original commissioned pieces across my usual mediums — charcoal, graphite, ink, and oil. A commission is a conversation: it starts with your idea and ends with something made specifically for you, in the same considered way I approach all my work.

I’m open to a range of subjects: portraits from life or reference, figure studies, interiors, landscapes, and still lifes. If you’re unsure whether what you have in mind fits, reach out anyway — I’d rather hear the idea than not.

How it works

  1. Send me a note below with as much or as little detail as you have. I read every message and reply within a few days.
  2. We talk through the subject, scale, medium, and timeline. I’ll share examples of comparable work and give you a quote.
  3. A 50% deposit secures your spot. I work through a limited number of commissions at a time, so availability varies.
  4. I share progress photos as the work develops. You have one round of adjustments before the piece is finished.
  5. The balance is due on completion. The piece ships once payment clears.

Shipping & delivery

Works on paper are carefully rolled and shipped in rigid archival tubes, padded at both ends, via insured courier. Canvases and boards travel flat in custom-built crates or reinforced flat packs, depending on size. I use carriers with art-handling options and provide a tracking number as soon as the piece ships.

Domestic delivery (US) typically takes 3–7 business days. International shipping is available — please note that import duties and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. I’ll give you a shipping estimate as part of the quote.

Note on paper works: All drawings and works on paper are shipped rolled in archival-quality tubes and should be unrolled and allowed to relax flat before framing. I recommend framing behind UV-protective glass and can suggest framing approaches on request.

Get in touch

Use the form below or email me directly at contact@lillianmackinney.com. The more context you can share about what you have in mind, the better — reference images, rough dimensions, and any particular mood or intent are all helpful.