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Each of these paintings uses gems and precious stones like lapis lazuli, azurite, and ochre ground into paint mixed with gouache, and 22K gold. They are paintings of Tibetan and Hindu deities, based on centuries old traditional iconography, brought to life with a contemporary hand, each one with a story to tell, a life lesson to be learned.

I also write - whimsical cheerful stories, always with tongue in cheek bits of wisdom from the classics peppering the pages. My books "5 Secrets of the River Qi", and O Deity Divine!, and a divination deck based on my paintings and writings are also available here in my shop.
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When I'm not painting I can be found meditating, walking along a river out in the wilds of Oregon or gardening. Painting focuses the heart and mind on stillness - its a really good feeling, experiencing that while making something of beauty. I hope you enjoy these works.

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Commissioning an artwork

Below are guidelines for how I like to work with commissions:

I am happy to copy existing classical works of Himalayan artworks and Indian artworks to the best of my abilities. I also work on making completely new compositions. Most often I combine imagery from existing artworks and my and the commissioners ideas into a painting. I’m interested in painting in older styles of Buddhist and Hindu art from the 7th - 9th centuries. I try and paint the deities as they are historically represented in the various religious traditions they represent, although I can also think outside the box occasionally. I paint with vintage or antique colors. I like people to give me examples of imagery they like as it helps me envision what they want, and I’ll do the same for you to show you my ideas.

To begin working, I’ll ask for a non-refundable deposit, 1/3 to 1/2 of the total amount, depending on the size and complexity of the image. I’ll give you an estimate for how long it will take to complete. There may be a payment mid-way through the process, or just one final payment upon completion. Paintings take between 2 weeks and 2 years, but most often its between 3 - 6 months.

Mailing fees and sometimes 22k gold paint prices, depending on how much gold you want in the piece, are added to that total fee.

We’ll talk about all of this and come up with fees that works with your budget and ideas.

I will then work up a sketch and show that to you to sign off on. I’m happy to take your ideas throughout that process but if there are extensive changes along the way or after the sketch is made, I may need to add a fee. I recommend that if you like my artworks enough to commission a new piece, that you bring your ideas of how it should look along with the idea that final works will be new and surprising to both you and me. Be open and excited that this new painting will be a unique new living piece of sacred art.

In the USA where I live artists retain the rights to their work. I often sell prints of my paintings. If you want to buy the rights to your painting that is an option. If you own the rights, I won’t make prints of your artwork for other people.

Thank you for your interest in my art!
Laura