Art by Lauren DeWitt

These are my prices for all of my work: Graphite Pencil: 9x12 $225 11x14 $275 14x17 $325 Colored Pencil 9x12 $325 11x14 $375 14x17 $400 Paintings on Canvas 9x12 $325 11x14 $375 14x17 $400 Shipping would be an additional cost, depending on the size of work and your location. Other sizes and prices can be discussed!

My typical process of working with a new client is talking in depth about their vision, sharing reference photos, and discussing size and material they would like. I also discuss my process, how long the project would take, and any other details. I also like to send a sketch of the work within a few days before starting the actual art making with other materials.

I have a bachelors in Studio Art and Secondary Education from Emmanuel College in Boston, MA. I also have a Masters degree in Art Education, and am currently a visual arts teacher full time. I have been a working artist for almost ten years, and have self taught training and college level education in this field.

I have always been passionate about making art. I began drawing when I was in elementary school, and continued taking classes throughout middle and high school. I worked on commissions starting when I was 18, and held my first professional exhibition in 2020, featured 15 uniquely painted skateboards, called "Skate to the Ocean" at the Kings Lens and Friends Gallery in Newport, RI. Since my first exhibition, I have had three more, and continue to make both personal and commission work today.

I have worked with families, schools, companies, and individuals. I have created murals for the Cambridge Matignon School in 2023, Newport Luxury Home Rentals in 2021, and work with individual clients who want a personal commission of their friend, family member, pet, etc. I am open to working with larger companies, or individuals seeking to find new art for their wall.

I recently created a portrait for a client that was of their grandfather and late grandmother. This portrait was a gift for their grandfather, and wanted to create something special to remember their grandmother. This piece was 11x14 inches, and drawn in graphite pencil. This piece took about 2-3 weeks to draw, and I focused on capturing the smile and kind eyes of both people in the portrait. When the client received their work, they were so happy to see their family members drawn, and really felt like I captured the essence of who they are. It was so great to see their reaction and make such a special piece of work for their family.

When looking to hire, being as specific as you can be in describing what piece of work you are looking for best ensures my understanding and vision for your commissioned piece. Being specific with sizing, material, your timeframe and your budget is the best way I can create exactly what you are looking for!

What size do I want my piece to be? What material do I want my piece to be? What reference photo do I want to use? What is my timeframe for receiving completed work? What is my budget? How much creative freedom do I want to give the artist?