If you are seeking an artist for a special portrait or concept that's important to you,  I would love to be your person!  I offer art in multiple media as well as a variety of sizes.

  - Media: oil, watercolor, colored pencil, digital compositing, photography, graphite, and pen (Conte' pencil/crayons in sanguine, black, and white)                     

-Sizes:  I like working large, but am perfectly happy creating on a small surface as well.                     

-Surfaces:  Acid-free, archival watercolor paper, either smooth or textured.  Acid-free, archival drawing paper. Canson toned papers. Gallery-wrapped canvas for oils   

-Timeline:  Watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, pen and Conte' can take four to six months depending on complexity and size.  Digital composting  takes  two-three months, photography about a month for an edited piece.  Oils will take two months to a year, depending on size and complexity                    

-Prices start at $200 for a finished piece and range upward depending on size, complexity and medium.

-Tarot Decks can be ordered either through me directly at maryann.hess@gmail.com or through this website. Price is $85.00.

 The Process                   

-You purchase a commissioned work. I require 50% of the quoted price before I begin anything.   From there on, payments can be made until the balance is $0.00.

-We have a conversation on what you desire.  This can be through emails, texts, or a phone call.  If you live or are visiting the Salt Lake City area and would like to meet at my studio, we could chat here.                                                                                                          

-When we have agreed on all aspects of our project, I will send you an initial sketch/digital mock-up so that you can approve the general composition and my interpretation of your concepts.                                                                                                              

-I begin work on the final piece.                                                                                                                

-I will  email timely updates on my progress to keep you in the loop.                            

-And finally, after payment in full, the work is shipped to the address you choose!

The watercolor to the left began with a photo of the little girl on a school playground.  Her mom was reminded of the circus, so she is now a circus performer.

The painting below is an oil that was commissioned by a law office in a town north of Salt Lake City.

The images below are digitally composited.  They incorporate photos from my studio, locations around the valley where I live, and at least one trip.  The center image background is made of at least five different photos that I took.