Commissioned Art by Susan Richards

Susan Richards smiling in a green dress outdoors on grass, holding a landscape painting of mountains and hills with cloudy sky behind her.

Thank you for your interest in commissioning a piece from Susan Richards! Here are a few general guidelines about the process:

  • Please email Susan to discuss the piece (size, price, colors, subject matter, reference photos, fabric and paint samples, etc.).

  • Acceptance of commissions for a custom piece of art is subject to Susan's schedule. Susan maintains an active waitlist should she not be able to accept a commission immediately.

  • A 50% non-refundable deposit is required upon agreement to commission. Susan will add you to her commission schedule upon receipt of the deposit. Enter code COMMISSION at checkout to pay half now.

  • The production timeframe is 8-12 weeks, subject to holidays and travel.

  • Susan will send you a sketch before starting and a midpoint picture with general colors of the piece. You may request a change at either of these points. Please provide color swatches if you have specific color requests.

  • The 50% payment balance is due when the piece is completed. An invoice will be sent for the remainder at the time of completion.

  • Shipping is free! If you choose studio pick up or delivery (within the Charlotte/Lake Norman/ Gulf Shores area) a $150 refund will be given at the time of last payment.

  • Please inquire about custom sizes.

Purchase commissioned art here
Purchase commissioned art here
A painted landscape of a cloudy sky over a body of water with boats anchored on the right and a grassy shoreline in the foreground.

“We asked Susan to paint a piece (actually 2!) for us and they turned out great!  We had some very specific and personal items that we wanted represented in the paintings and she was accommodating and easy to work with.  She showed us her progress mid-way and was willing to make adjustments if needed.  The pieces look lovely and are very meaningful to us.  I highly recommend her work!” - Barb M.

Painting of a red cardinal bird perched on a branch with red berries, against a textured blue background.

“I've been a fan of Susan's artwork for years. When I saw paintings she made featuring cardinals, I knew I had the perfect gift idea for my husband's birthday. My husband is a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan so I commissioned a painting of a cardinal. Susan was easy to work with and seemed just as excited as I was about his present. He absolutely loved it! “ -Holly B.

Painting of wooden beach chairs under a cloudy sky, viewed from beneath.

"As a Christmas gift, Susan painted one of my Mother-in-Law's favorite photos of mine and it turned out absolutely beautiful.  We were both very pleased with the gift." -Denise C.

Painting of a small church near the water with a cross on top, surrounded by tropical plants and a boat in the distance.

"The commission process was great! I reached out to Susan and inquired about a personalized painting as a wedding present for my wife. She responded quickly and we worked out the details in a matter of a few emails. The process was simple and clear and the painting is amazing! It is just what I wanted and even more. I would definitely recommend this to anybody." -Jack B.