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COMMISSION PROCESS

From favorite places and meaningful memories to flowers, horses, portraits, and pets, the commission process is simple.

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Why work with Jeff Johns

  • Over 30 years of artistic experience

  • Hundreds of original paintings created for collectors, families, and businesses

  • Commissioned artwork collected in homes and businesses throughout the United States

  • Original artwork featured at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

  • Progress updates shared throughout the painting process

  • Every painting is an original—hand-painted, one of a kind, and created specifically for its collector

It Starts with What You Want to Capture.

Share Your Vision

Tell me what you’d like to capture and celebrate. If you have a photo send it along. Happy to photograph the reference image too. Excited to hear your vision.

Align on the Details

We’ll align to the visual direction, size, overall style, reference images and cost estimate. Once approved, a 50% payment secures the commission and begins the painting process.

Bring It to Life

Paintings generally take about three months from the initial payment to completion. The final payment is due at pickup or before shipping. Shipping and insurance are priced separately.

The commission process is simple. In just 30 seconds, I'll show you how we bring your idea to life, from our first conversation to the finished painting.

What Collectors Are Saying

Original paintings bring a favorite place, memory, or story into the home in a way that feels deeply personal.

“I’ve never commissioned a painting before, but you made the process so simple and I love the final piece. Can’t wait to display this in my home. I’ll definitely be back for another painting.”

Former Client

“What an amazing gift to give to a dear friend. You were able to bring to life the exact image in my mind, his birthday is April 15th, so you worked 4/15 right into the painting alongside the horses and the beautiful view of Santa Anita Park, mountains and palm trees and all. It’s perfect, and he absolutely loved this one-of-a-kind gift.”

Former Client

“I had the idea to bring to life an original painting inspired by artwork from my 6-month old son Brice made. You and Colin did an amazing job taking that as inspiration, offering a range of reference options, and bringing Brice’s original artwork to life on canvas. We absolutely love it and will have it our wall forever.”

Former Client

“We are absolutely delighted with the beauty of the Roebling Bridge and the Cincinnati Skyline that is brought to life In this original acrylic painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty. Captured in vivid color and detail, a date stamp for this night has been created in this one of a kind painting inspired from our balcony view captured by Jeff Johns. This work is the focal point of our renovated condo on the Ohio River. We, and our guests, will enjoy exploring it for many years to come.”

Former Client

One of the best parts of a commission is seeing a client feel as excited about the finished painting as we felt creating it.

Here’s a look at his custom painting proudly displayed at home.

A SELECT LOOK AT SOME OF OUR COMMISSIONED PAINTINGS

  • The Columbus Skyline

    The beautiful Columbus Skyline. 30” x 40” acrylic on canvas by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty | SOLD

  • Great American Ballpark at Night | Delta Mural

    This is a 255” x 115” acrylic on canvas. We had the pleasure to bring to life a mural for Delta Airlines at the CVG Customer Engagement Center in Downtown Cincinnati.

  • The Shoe at OSU

    This painting was a 20″ x 24″ acrylic on canvas by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty,

  • Family Portrait | Cheers to 50 years

    We had the opportunity to bring to life this family portrait as a 50th birthday gift. This painting is 16” x 40” acrylic on canvas by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty

  • Walnut Street, Cincinnati

    The piece started with our client wanting to capture the neighborhood in which they live. Walnut Street, Cincinnati 30” x 40” acrylic on canvas by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty

  • 70 Feet Below

    Deep sea inspired painting titled, 70 Feet Below. This painting is full of life with bold shapes and vivid colors inspired by Mother Nature. 30” x 48” acrylic on canvas by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty

  • Home for Fall

    A commissioned painting of one of our client’s homes. If you’d like a painting of your house let us know , we’d love to rock it.

  • Frey Flower

    It was great to collaborate with Colin on this painting based off of a photo from Erin Frey. She captured this amazing flower and we brought it to life on canvas. 24” x 30” acrylic on canvas by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty

Commission Pricing

Custom commissions start around $1,400, with many commissioned paintings ranging from $1,800–$6,400 depending on size, subject matter, and complexity.

Every project is unique, and final pricing is based on the size, scope, and creative vision for your painting.

Let's create a painting you'll be proud to display for years to come.

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