Commissions:

Commissions: The first painting I was commissioned to create hangs in the living room of a dear friend. Becky purchased the canvas for their home after looking at their wall space and deciding the size and where the painting would go. Together, she and I reviewed the colors in their home, large footprints such as wall, window treatments, and sofa color. Then, Becky did a most amazing thing... she gave me the freedom to put the subject, style, and color together. This acrylic on canvas is 48" x 56". I combined my idea of a sun dial, a dragon and Fine Art Nouveau styled flowers.

Representational, Abstract, Illustrative, Impressionistic, dimension, color, texture, are some considerations when commissioning a painting.

Most recently I was commissioned to create a San Diego lanscape for a family in Mission Hills. This oil on canvas is 30" x 40". It has elements of San Diego's features: water, a variety of trees and Balboa Park architecture. Elements of consideration were the wals, floor covering, furniture and window treatments in their Mission Valley home.

The original painting is long and narrow. Now in Giclee prints, it translates best when the viewer can stand back. This painting would not work well, for example, in a hallway. Other paintings work better in an intimate, close distance.

"Beach Chairs"
giclee on canvas, 24" x 61"

Parasols: One-of-a-Kind - $45 Traditional (with or without custom lettering) $25 Weddings, Brides, Bridal PFine Arties and Events

These are light weight, create a beautiful splash of color and protect you from the sun. They cast a glow on the skin and frame the face. I will be painting on paper, silk and rayon parasols from Japan, China and Thiland. Please return to this page to see more or request a custom parasol for your special event.

Office: 619-800-1063
E-mail: swami.west(at)gmail.com