When your story meets my brush, something unforgettable begins.
- Custom Artwork by Dani Abbott
Commissions — Original Fine Art Paintings by Dani Abbott
Dani Abbott is a Scottsdale-area fine art painter working in acrylic and oil, accepting a limited number of private commissions each year. Her commissioned work hangs in private collections from Scottsdale to New York and the Pacific Northwest, and internationally.
Commissioning a painting should feel like the beginning of something, because it is. A piece made just for you, for a specific room, a specific story, a specific something you've been carrying. There is almost nothing I love more than this part of my work.
Every commission starts with a conversation. You tell me what you're thinking about. Maybe it's a place that's stayed with you. A person. A chapter you want to mark. It can be fully formed or barely an idea, and it doesn't need to sound polished. Some of my favorite commissions have started with a single sentence and a photograph taken twenty years ago.
From there, we figure it out together. We talk about size, palette, where the piece will live, how it needs to feel in the room. I'll ask the questions that help me understand what you actually want, and we build the vision from there. Past commissions have found homes in private collections from Scottsdale to New York to the Pacific Northwest, and internationally. Each one is built around a story that
belonged to the person who commissioned it.
What a commission includes
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An original acrylic or oil painting, hand-painted and signed by me
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Created with professional-grade paints on quality canvas, varnished for archival longevity
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A certificate of authenticity
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Care and packaging I stand behind, with shipping options available based on size and destination
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A slow, thoughtful process built around your story
Timeline
Most commissions take between eight and fourteen weeks from the first conversation to delivery, depending on scale and complexity. Larger pieces and more layered compositions take longer, and I'll give you a realistic window up front so you know exactly what to expect.
What I don't take on
Every painter has their lane, and being clear about mine up front saves us both time. I work in my own style and subject matter, which means I don't replicate or closely reproduce another artist's work, and I don't take on traditional photo-realistic pet portraits. My work in Companion Works is symbolic and story-driven, approached through the same metaphorical realism I bring to every painting. If traditional pet portraiture is what you're looking for, I'd rather point you toward someone whose work is built for it than try to be something I'm not.
For Scottsdale and greater Phoenix collectors
I offer in-home consultations for clients in the area. We walk the room, look at the light, and talk through scale and palette in the space where the piece will actually live. It's one of the most enjoyable parts of the process, for both of us.
The logistics
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Complimentary quotes. Pricing depends on size, materials, and the scope of the piece.
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25% non-refundable deposit holds your spot on the schedule
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Balance due before delivery
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Payment plans available on request
How to begin
The best way to start is by filling out the form below with a few details about what you're envisioning. If you have a reference image or a longer story you'd rather send directly, you can email me at info@daniabbottfineart.com. If you'd rather talk on the phone, say so in your inquiry and I'll be in touch to set up a time.
I take a limited number of commissions each year, and I'd genuinely love to hear what you're thinking about.
Commission FAQ
What does a commission include?
Every commission is an original acrylic or oil painting, hand-painted and signed by me. It's created with professional-grade paints on quality canvas, varnished for archival longevity, and includes a certificate of authenticity. Packaging and shipping are coordinated based on the size and destination of the piece.
How long does a commission take?
Most commissions take between eight and fourteen weeks from the first conversation to delivery, depending on scale and complexity. Larger pieces and more layered compositions take longer. I'll give you a realistic window up front so you know exactly what to expect.
Do you paint in oil or acrylic?
I work in both acrylic and oil on canvas. The medium for each commission is chosen based on the vision for the piece, and we'll discuss it during the initial conversation.
Do you take pet portrait commissions?
I don't take on traditional photo-realistic pet portraits. My work in the Companion Works collection is symbolic and story-driven, approached through the same metaphorical realism I bring to all of my paintings. If you're looking for traditional pet portraiture, I'd rather point you toward someone whose work is built for that than try to be something I'm not.
Do you offer in-home consultations?
Yes. I offer in-home consultations for clients in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area. These visits include walking the room, evaluating the light, and discussing scale and palette in the space where the finished piece will live
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How do I start a commission?
The best way to begin is by filling out the commission inquiry form on this page. If you have a reference image or a longer story you'd rather send directly, you can email me at info@daniabbottfineart.com. If you'd rather talk on the phone, just say so in your inquiry and I'll be in touch to set up a time.
What is the deposit and payment structure?
A 25% non-refundable deposit holds your spot on my commission schedule. The remaining balance is due before delivery. Payment plans are available on request
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Do you replicate other artists' work?
No. I work in my own style, metaphorical realism, and I don't replicate or closely reproduce another artist's work. Each commission is an original piece built around the collector's story.
Where has your commissioned work been placed?
Commissioned pieces have been placed in private collections from Scottsdale to New York to the Pacific Northwest, as well as internationally.