The painting begins with
what you cannot say.
Commission an original painting, or a painting paired with an original poem. Something that exists nowhere else.
Two ways to commission.
Original Painting
A hand-painted oil work or drawing made entirely for you: portrait, landscape, architectural subject, or an abstract piece built around a feeling, a colour, an idea. T. brings the full depth of their classical training and experimental instinct to every commission.
Oil on canvas or linen. Drawing commissions (graphite/charcoal) available, arranged at consultation.
Painting & Poem
T.'s most singular offering. A painted work with an original poem written by T., the two made together, in dialogue, each completing what the other cannot say alone. One brief, two art forms, one object you carry with you differently than either alone.
The poem is not a description of the painting. It is its own work.
How a commission comes to life.
The Conversation
Everything begins with words. You write to T.: what you want made, what you feel, what you cannot yet put into words. There are no wrong answers here. T. reads every brief carefully before responding.
The Alignment
T. replies. By video call, email, or in person if you're in Barcelona, together you find the image. T. may ask unexpected questions. The goal isn't a specification. It's a shared understanding of what this painting is trying to do. A 50% deposit confirms the commission and begins the process.
The Making
T. works. Sketches, underdrawing approvals, colour studies: you receive updates at the key moments. Your job is to stay curious and trust the process. T.'s job is to make something truer than a photograph. Typical timeline: 4–10 weeks depending on scale and complexity.
The Arrival
When the work is complete, T. sends final images for your approval. Minor adjustments can be made at this stage. On approval, the remaining 50% is invoiced. The painting is professionally packaged and shipped worldwide, with an original certificate of authenticity signed by T.
Practical details.
- Price range
- From $800. Prices vary with scale, medium, and complexity. Painting & Poem pairings start from $1,000.
- Timeline
- 4–10 weeks from deposit to delivery, depending on scope. T. will confirm at the initial consultation.
- Medium
- Original oil painting on canvas or linen; drawing (graphite/charcoal) also available. Surface, scale, and support discussed per brief.
Begin here.
Tell T. what you want made. There are no wrong answers.