Commission a painting

A one-of-a-kind abstract or landscape painting, made for a specific wall, room or palette. For homes, offices and private collectors in Santa Barbara, Washington, DC and beyond.

Michele Zuzalek painting a large canvas of blue sky and clouds in her studio

Made for your space

“I love working directly on custom tailored pieces to fit a specific space. You can provide swatches of paint, textiles, measurements, and images of the surfaces in the surrounding area. This is a great way to begin a perfectly commissioned piece of art and a harmonious collaboration between you and me.”

Michele Zuzalek

How it works

From first note to finished painting

  1. Get in touchSend a note or call 805.452.2211 with your idea and the space it is for.
  2. Share the detailsMeasurements, paint swatches, textiles and photos of the room.
  3. Options & pricingMichele provides options for size, palette and framing, with pricing.
  4. Painted for youProcessing time for custom orders is normally 4–8 weeks.

Good to know

A custom, commissioned painting is not a reproduction of any original. It is an original, one-of-a-kind new painting. This means that any new painting will always be slightly different in shapes and hues, never identical, especially in Abstract Expressionist art.

Some work is unframed; if you are interested in framing, Michele will provide options and pricing. Custom orders and made-to-order works are not refundable.

Seen a sold painting you love? A commission in a similar spirit is a good place to start: browse the abstracts, landscapes and installation views for reference.

Close-up of a colorful abstract work in progress, with brushes and paint jars in front of it
A work in progress in the studio.
Next step

Let’s start your painting

Tell Michele about the space, the size and the colors you love. She will reply with options and pricing.

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