Commissions

A Surfboard That Tells Their Story

Imagine gifting someone a surfboard that isn't just beautiful — it's their life, painted in extraordinary detail. A milestone birthday. A chapter of memories. A love of the ocean captured in art that lasts a lifetime.

This is what I do. Working closely with you, I create bespoke hand-painted surfboard artworks that weave together the moments, creatures, and places that matter most to your person. Every element is chosen with intention — the marine life they've always been drawn to, the waves they've chased, the memories worth preserving.

Surfboard commissions are especially popular as gifts for significant birthdays — 21st, 40ths, Weddings — where you want to give something that goes beyond the ordinary.

Commission Examples

Reel Adventure surfboard commission — multi-scene ocean narrative featuring sailfish, game fishing boats, surfer and marine life

Humpback whale zentangle surfboard commission — intricate patterned whale design with octopus and sea turtle

Fin whale surfboard commission — photorealistic single subject illustration

Deep sea diver surfboard commission — detailed underwater scene with sharks, crayfish, octopus and research vessel

Southern Rock Lobster surfboard commission — precise detailed illustration of crayfish

Not Just Surfboards

Surfboards are my most popular canvas — but they're far from the only one. If a surfboard isn't quite right for you, your budget or timing, I can bring the same level of detail, storytelling, and craftsmanship to a range of other surfaces:

  • Surf fins — A set of hand-painted fins is a stunning, displayable piece of art that any surfer will treasure. Compact enough to frame, meaningful enough to keep forever.
  • Freediving fins — For the ocean lover who lives beneath the surface, a pair of painted freediving fins is an extraordinary and deeply personal gift — art made for someone who truly belongs in the water.
  • Musical instruments — Ukuleles, banjos, and other instruments make a beautiful canvas for wildlife art, combining two passions into one unforgettable piece. Perfect for the musician who loves the natural world.

Surf Fin Commissions

Hand-painted surf fin commission — sea turtle with tropical fish, palm tree and surfer silhouette

Hand-painted surf fin commission — hibiscus flowers cascading across a white fin

Freediving Fin Commissions

Hand-painted freediving fins commission — tall ship and humpback whale on black carbon fins

Musical Instrument Commissions

Instruments are one of the most personal canvases I work on — they're played, displayed, and handed down. Each one is painted by hand and tells a story as unique as the person it's made for.

Hand-painted ukulele commission — Australian bush scene with Indigenous figure, kangaroos, eagle and boab trees

Hand-painted ukulele commission — back of instrument featuring vintage diving helmet and octopus

Hand-painted banjo ukulele commission — detailed octopus illustration on drum face

Every surface follows the same bespoke, collaborative process — we start with your story, and I build the artwork around your ideas. Get in touch to discuss which canvas is right for you.

How It Works

  1. Tell me their story — We start with a conversation. You share the memories, the marine life they love, the places that matter, any photos or references. The more you tell me, the richer the artwork becomes.
  2. Design concept & quote — I'll develop a concept based on your brief and provide a quote. Surfboard commissions typically take 8–16 weeks, so please get in touch early for milestone dates.
  3. Deposit to begin — A 50% deposit secures your place and I get to work.
  4. Progress updates — I'll share photos as the board comes to life, so you can see their story taking shape.
  5. Final payment & delivery — Once you're happy with the finished piece, the remaining balance is due before it's carefully packaged and shipped.

Wildlife Art Commissions

I also create original hand-drawn wildlife artworks on archival paper — a beautiful and more accessible option if a surfboard isn't quite right. The same bespoke, collaborative process applies.

Commercial & Merchandise Commissions

Looking for original artwork for your brand, product line, or merchandise? I've worked with businesses to create custom illustrations for apparel, T-shirts, and branded merchandise — artwork that carries the same detail and character as my fine art work, applied to products your customers will love.

Previous commercial clients include:

  • Salty Sessions — custom apparel illustrations
  • Wildreaches — custom apparel illustrations
  • Whales in Paradise — custom apparel illustrations

Whether you're a surf brand, a conservation organisation, a hospitality business, or anyone who wants to bring authentic wildlife art to their products, I'd love to talk. Commercial commissions are priced individually based on usage rights, complexity, and quantity.

Get in touch to discuss your brief.

Let's Create Something Together

Every commission starts with a conversation. Contact me and I'd love to help bring your idea to life.