Custom Art Work:

Parasols: for Weddings, Brides, Bridal Parties and Events One-of-a-Kind - $45

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.

Commissions: The first painting I was commissioned to create (shown below) hangs in the living room of some dear friends. 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.

Acrylic on Canvas, 48" x 56"

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

Common canvas sizes:

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

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.

Cell: 619-993-9201
E-mail: swami.west(at)gmail.com