A bespoke, custom-made painting tailored to meet your unique vision.
Creating custom art is one of my most cherished activities as an artist. There is a special sense of exhilaration and joy that accompanies this form of co-creation, where I have the privilege of breathing life into someone else’s spiritual and creative vision, especially when it’s deeply rooted in devotion, symbolism, or sacred practice.
The people who approach me for a custom piece, are drawn to my artistic style or already resonate with my spiritual vision and are looking for something that carries personal or ritualistic significance.
How It Begins:
Our engagement starts with a heartfelt conversation. I like to take the time to understand your vision and what is calling to you by asking questions such as:
• Is this piece meant for your altar or spiritual practice?
• Will it live in a home, studio, office, or healing space?
• Are you imagining a sacred geometric mandala or yantra, a deity, sacred symbol, or something more fluid and intuitive?
• What size and medium do you have in mind? (I work with acrylics, watercolor, and gouache.)
• Do you seek regular updates, or would you prefer to leave it in my hands once we’re aligned on the initial vision?
This helps me serve you in the best manner. Once we reach a shared understanding of the concept, intention, size, and budget, I’ll invite you to share reference images. Images perhaps of past works of mine that speak to you, color palettes you’re drawn to, or other visuals, symbols, and compositions that capture a mood or feeling.
(Your “green” might be very different from mine, after all!)
Booking the Commission:
After we have clarity on these aspects, the commission is officially booked with an advance retainer of 50% of the total amount agreed upon. The remaining amount, along with shipping costs, is due upon completion of the piece and before dispatch.
The Process of Breathing Life into Your Vision
From here on, my process becomes an immersive, creative, and devotional ritual. I begin with deep research and contemplation. Meditating on the subject, chanting mantras, and observing relevant austerities, I invite divine guidance as I establish and nurture a living connection with the deity, yantra, divine element, or symbol.
Working sketches may be shared upon request, especially if you’d like to stay closely involved in the creative process. Then follows the process of painting itself, which is accompanied by offering of mantras, sacred music, and rituals to infuse it with pranic energy.
Many of my commissioned works now grace private altars, healing rooms, and sacred corners of people’s homes and workspaces. They are loved, honored, and often become part of an ongoing relationship between us, as several of my clients return with new visions to co-create.
Time Investment – How long will it take
Each painting is unique. Timelines vary from a week to a few months depending on the size, intricacy, and medium. I accept commissions based on available openings in my schedule.
Please Note
Each commissioned piece is a labor of love, created with utmost care, intention, and personalization therefore I do not offer refunds or returns once a commission is booked and work has begun. Your advance payment serves as a retainer for time, energy, and materials invested from the start of the process.
Please use the form below or email me directly at [krishnan (dot) mira (at) gmail (dot) com] with details about what you have in mind—size, style, subject, timeline, and any references or inspiration. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible with availability, pricing, and next steps.
