Custom collage portrait commissions
Your person. Your pup. Your place. In collage.
I hand-cut a one-of-a-kind mosaic collage portrait from recycled magazines, just for you. Every custom commission starts with a quick chat and ends with a piece you'll want to tell everyone about.
Share your idea
Tell me who or what you'd love, the size, and send a few favorite photos. A short form does it.
Quick call & quote
We hop on a 15-minute call to agree on size, timing and price. Then a deposit saves your spot.
I cut it by hand
10 to 50 hours of cutting and gluing. I send progress photos, then ship it rolled or fully framed.
Pick your kind of piece
Portrait, pet & Memory Mosaic commissions
Custom collage portraits
The people you love most, in thousands of tiny hand-cut pieces. My signature.
From $3,500
Custom pet portraits
Your best friend, smaller sizes and a quicker turnaround. The most giftable thing I make.
Ask for a quote
Memory Mosaic
Send me your own paper: love letters, wedding programs, old maps, game tickets. I cut them into the piece.
Quote on request
Corporate & large-scale art
Lobbies, restaurants, hotels and brands. Purina chose me after a nationwide search.
Quote on request
Horse & animal portraits
Horses, cattle, orcas and sharks. I'll even come meet your horse first.
From $1,100
Gift a custom portrait
Can't wait 50 hours? Give a beautiful certificate now, and we make the piece together in the new year.
Any amount
SketchHover to finishThe commission wall
From pencil sketch to collage portrait
Every piece starts as a sketch, and every finished face is thousands of hand-cut magazine pieces glued in place. Hover over (or tap) the portrait to see it finished.
Pricing
Collage portrait prices by size
| Size (inches) | Animals, objects & places | People portraits |
|---|---|---|
| 18×24 or 24×24 | $1,100–2,900 | $3,500–4,200 |
| 24×36 or 30×30 | $2,900–3,300 | $4,700–5,200 |
| 36×36 | $3,300–3,900 | $5,200–5,700 |
| 36×48 or 42×42 | $4,200–5,000 | $5,700–6,500 |
| 48×48 or 48×54 | $5,300–6,200 | $6,700–7,500 |
| 54×54 | $6,500–7,500 | $7,500–8,500 |
| 48×72 | $7,500–8,500 | $8,500–9,500 |
Final price depends on the subject and detail. We'll agree on it together before I cut a single piece.
Good questions
Custom portrait commission FAQ
How long does a custom collage portrait take?
The cutting alone takes 10 to 50 hours depending on size and subject. I'll give you a delivery date when we agree on your piece.
What photos should I send?
Clear, well-lit photos where I can see the eyes. A few angles help. For Memory Mosaics, mail me the paper you'd like included.
How does it ship?
Each piece is sealed and dried for 24 hours, then rolled and shipped to you to mount and frame. Prefer it ready to hang? I offer full framing too.
Can I see your work in person?
Yes! Visit my showroom studio in Denver by appointment, or see pieces at Integral Threads in the Denver Design District and Gary Riggs Gallery in Breckenridge.
Do you take deposits?
Yes, a deposit holds your spot on my calendar. I only take a few commissions each season so every one gets my full attention.