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Custom artwork as a birthday gift for a hike lover.

Hi there! I love that you came here to look for options for a custom artwork. Let me show you what I can do for you:

In the past, I have helped people out with:

  • landscape paintings, mostly of marriage proposal locations;
  • colourful animal portraits of pets and favourite animals;
  • book cover artworks;
  • illustrations in a book;
  • an artwork for a Spotify album;
  • illustrations for the front of a program of a service;
  • and I’ve probably forgotten something because I’m open to expansive ideas people surprise me with.

What I love the most are landscapes with mountains, forests, lakes and seas – holiday pictures reimagined, perhaps a place you always wanted to visit or that has a special meaning for you. I love fairy tale settings and dreamy calmness. And I’m really fond of animals.

This is what you can expect, process-wise:

  1. Exchange of ideas. One of my favourite parts is hearing what you have in mind and starting to give your ideas form. You’re basically my co-artist in this stage: we’re starting to create together! You can prepare by thinking about what size & material you’d, colour palette preferences and whether you want the artwork professionally framed or not.
  2. Making a deal. I’ll give you an indication of cost and time of delivery. For example: a 30×40 cm artwork in soft pastels will take 2-3 weeks and costs € 595 incl VAT.
  3. Updates! Progress pictures! There will be two update points in which you can share your feedback and wishes: one during the sketching process and one during the creative process for a minor adjustment. In my experience this is enough to make sure your wishes are met!
  4. Receiving your artwork. When the artwork is done, either I’ll have it professionally framed or you may want to do so yourself. We’ll arrange a safe delivery option.
Example of what I can do for you – Mars/Pyrenees (90 x 47 cm) soft pastels on paper, *sold

This is what other people think of the results:

CLAIRE BELIOS:

Anouschka is a very dedicated and talented artist. She takes time to get to know her client’s wishes. These personal touches, which include a discussion on colour palette and positioning, and regular updates for feedback were extremely professional and pleasant. The end result was a hit! I would highly recommend Anouschka and her work.

JESSIE:

The power and energy emanating from this artwork through the use of colour and material touched me. In real life, it was even prettier and I could see the quality of the material and the hand of the artist. Authenticity and personal touch are very important to me. I appreciated that Anouschka communicated well. She gave me time and space to think and to choose.

LYDIA:

I contacted Anouschka because I was looking for an original, timeless present for my dad. I loved coming up with an idea and letting the artist run with it. The end result was even better than expected. I’m really happy with the collaboration! Communication is clear about what you want as a client and what she sees as possibilities.

More inspiration! From left to right: Full Moon Landscape, City Lights (sold) and Dolomites.
Another example: Cabin in the woods, 21 x 29 cm, ink on 100% cotton, *sold

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does it cost?

It depends on size and material but for a ballpark you can check my webshop items and add 20% to the price for a custom artwork.

Custom artworks start from 18 x 24 cm, € 165 incl VAT

How long does it take?

Again, it depends, but for a ballpark: with enough space on my calendar I can make you a 30×40 cm soft pastel painting in 2-3 weeks.

Professional framing depends on the framer’s calendar, in my experience it will take about 1-2 weeks.

Can I commission a person’s portrait?

Yes and no.

I don’t do group portraits simply because that is not my area of expertise. I’m your go-to artist for mountains, trees, rocks, waterfalls, clouds… Nature is my ‘thing’.

However, I’m open to portraits of loved ones with a maximum of 3 people. 

I’m on a different budget, what are my options?

Of course I thought of you! Shoot me a message to come and check my older artwork that is often below the € 165 mark. I can also send you my catalogue if visiting is difficult or daunting 😉

Another option: I have art cards available for € 12,50 per 5 that work incredibly well as small artprints.

Because customized artworks take a lot of extra time and planning (and I need to eat), I cannot offer this service under € 595 incl VAT.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

I kind of assume you’ll know who I am, but in case you’re new: Hi! I’m Anouschka van Wettum, an artist who loves detail and landscapes and is obsessed with rendering that special feeling only nature can give through ink and soft pastels. I know first-hand the power of art to bring calm when you’re caught in a (metaphorical) storm. That’s my reason for creating soothing paintings and drawings. I’m based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.