The calendar fills up quickly, so I recommend the sooner the better.

A $500.00 non-refundable deposit secures your date. Once the deposit is received and you've chosen a canvas size, an Agreement will be sent for your signature.

Contact us first! We'll have a chat, and once you secure your date with a deposit, then you can add us!

You can always commission a custom piece and I will work from a photograph supplied by you.

I suggest that the Wedding Couple is the focus, with other close family members or friends included. You don't want to have too many subjects in the painting, otherwise the focus gets lost. When we have a consultation, I can help guide you to making the best decision for you! Refer to the canvas size question for even more information!

Popular wedding painting sizes are 20"x30", or 24"x36". 36”x48” is my Premier Canvas and is also available.

Composition Considerations:

A larger canvas offers a more expansive view of the scene and the option for more people, with the focus on you. The smaller canvas focuses on you and could get crowded quickly, so the amount of people in the painting are limited.

When we have our consultation, we will talk about your vision and I'll help you make solid decisions to help your vision become reality in the painting.

Please click 365canvas.com for canvas size information.

I suggest capturing one of the following scenes:

• the joyous moment when the married couple leaves the altar

• the romance of the first dance

I am more than willing to work with you if you have a unique idea in mind!

• A minimum space of 5'x7'

• Electrical outlet nearby

• A water source

• A good view of what you want me to capture in my painting

I arrive 1-2 hours early to set up and begin the painting. I will paint 4+ hours at the event

My style is representational and impressionistic, capturing the essence of your event and guests, not every line and detail.

My favorites are Pierre Bonnard, Lucian Freud, and William Merritt Chase.

I will travel. Prices vary depending upon airfare, transportation, location of the wedding, accommodations, and how many days of stay are required. I travel with an assistant when I book out-of-town events.

No! Fine artists have been creating paintings of weddings for hundreds of years, from the engagement to the procession, the ceremony, the reception, wedding night and after-party. Check out this article for some historical inspiration: The Best Weddings in Art History

Popular wedding painting sizes are 20"x30" or 24"x36". A 36”x48” is also available.

Composition Considerations:

A larger canvas offers a more expansive view of the scene and the option for more people, with the focus on you. The smaller canvas focuses on YOU and could get crowded quickly, so you'd want to limit the amount of people in the painting.

When we have our consultation, we will talk about your vision and I'll help you make solid decisions to help your vision become reality in the painting.

Please click 365canvas.com for canvas size information.

Portraits and other commissions are referenced by sketch and photo, painted in studio.

Shipped within 8-10 weeks, dependent upon commission schedule.

Yes! Contact me and I will consult with you about the portrait or other commission you have in mind.

My style is representational and impressionistic, capturing the essence of your event and guests, not every line and detail.

My favorites are Pierre Bonnard, Lucian Freud, and William Merritt Chase.

Patrick accepts a wide range of commissioned subjects, including formal and informal portraits, homes, businesses, boats, cars, pets, landscapes, and other special requests you want preserved on canvas.

Yes! The more high-quality reference photos you provide, the better Patrick can interpret your vision. He will collaborate with you to choose the best photos or sketches to achieve an accurate and expressive result.

While there’s no strict rule, photos that are in focus, well-lit, and show the subject from multiple angles help Patrick capture details and personality more effectively. He’ll guide you on this during the consultation.

Yes. Patrick offers professional shipping for commissioned artwork anywhere, and also offers hand delivery within a 25-mile radius of Harbor Springs, Michigan.

All commissioned works are painted on archival linen canvas using high-quality materials that ensure longevity and allow the finished painting to last for generations.

Yes. Patrick works from his home studio and can share progress updates as the work develops so you can approve or provide feedback throughout the creation process.

Because commissioned work is planned and painted in the studio, and typically takes 8–10 weeks from planning to completion, it’s best to start the conversation early, especially if you have a specific timeline or event in mind.

Patrick understands that life events and plans evolve; if the schedule for your commission needs adjusting, he will work with you to revise timelines or delivery arrangements.