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Commissions

A painting made for you


Anu creates commissioned artworks in the traditional way, from the first sketch to the final detail and framing, working closely with you throughout.

Made around your vision

Every commission is a collaboration. Anu works closely with you from the first idea to the finished piece, talking through the subject, style and details so that the artwork meets your vision and expectations.

What shapes each commission

  • Type of art: for example Tanjore, Mysore, oil, watercolour, pencil or mixed media.
  • Size: from small pieces to large canvases.
  • Complexity of the image: the number of figures, the fine detail, and the amount of gold or relief work.
  • Medium and materials: such as 22-carat gold foil, semi-precious stones, natural pigments, board or canvas.
  • Framing: with a frame or without.

A clear estimate

Before any work begins, Anu prepares an estimate that explains:

  • the cost of the materials involved
  • how long the work will take
  • the price with a frame and without one

This way you can understand, and appreciate, the time, craft and materials that go into your artwork.

Framed Tanjore painting of Shankar Narayanan with gold work and coloured stones
Shankar NarayananCommissioned Tanjore painting · 30 × 40 cm · professionally framed

Step by step

How a commission works

  1. 1. EnquireTell Anu what you would like: the subject, art form, size and delivery country. Reference images are welcome.
  2. 2. Talk it throughAnu discusses your ideas with you to understand your vision and expectations.
  3. 3. EstimateYou receive an estimate covering materials, the time involved, and framed or unframed options.
  4. 4. CreationAnu creates your artwork using traditional techniques. deposit and progress updates, if any
  5. 5. DeliveryCollect your artwork, or have it delivered or shipped.

Enquire

Commission enquiry

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Interested in a painting, a commission or a class?

Anu would love to hear from you.