Welcome to the Design Process
A calm, collaborative journey — from vision to finished piece.
Design Your Piece
Studio Toy Art · live commission builder
Vision
Let's start with why, before we get into the how.
My Why
I create to bring moments of calm into homes — pieces that reflect what’s meaningful to the people who live there. Every piece starts with what matters to you: a place, a memory, a feeling, translated into something you’ll live with every day. My dad cuts the wood for every frame, and I handle the rest myself, start to finish. What started as my creative outlet has become a shared hobby with him too — time together I’ve come to cherish, and it shows up in the care behind every frame. I only take on 3–4 commissions each quarter, because every piece deserves that kind of care.
Your Vision
Size & Space
Every space is different — let's find what fits yours.
Canvas
The foundation sets the tone for the whole piece.
Color Palette
Tap the individual shades you love most — mix and match freely.
Muted Green & Beige
Navy, Muted Blue & Beige
Soft Pink & Neutral
Warm Earth & Terracotta
Want something custom?
Every palette is hand-mixed to order — if none of these feel quite right, we can create a one-of-a-kind blend together.
Browse Liquitex acrylic ink colors →Composition
Tap any pieces that speak to you — great starting points to talk through.
Pulled from In the Place Mountains Hold and Reflections of the Lake — swap in new pieces as your body of work grows.
Frame & Stain
Every piece is framed the same clean way — you choose the tone.
Want a different stain?
Frames can be finished in any Rubio Monocoat color — bring a reference and we'll match it.
Browse Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C →Investment
Let's talk numbers.
Process & Next Steps
Here's what happens between today and your finished piece.
Today's Call
Align on size, palette, composition, and framing.
Quote & Deposit
A written quote follows this call — your deposit reserves your spot and begins the work.
Create
Your piece comes to life in the studio, with progress photos shared along the way.
Framing & Finishing
Framed in your chosen stain and prepped for delivery.
Delivery
Coordinated once your piece is complete.
Most commissions are complete within 6–8 weeks from deposit to delivery.
Summary
Here's what we talked through today.
Collector Information
Follow-Up Items
Download saves a client-ready PDF. Email opens your email app with everything filled in — review, then hit send.