Never commissioned art before?
Time to find out
by Kevin Rossiter, July 2025
HAVE YOU EVER FELT DEEPLY MOVED by a loving memory or a significant moment, something you wish you could freeze-frame and keep forever?
Commissioning glass art is how this can happen. Let’s explore.
For you it’s a uniquely rewarding and special experience to work with a master glass artist like Linda, especially if you’re a first time commissioner who’s always bought off-the-shelf art.
Commissioning art was once the sole province of the mighty rich & royalty.
Today it’s something we can all do.
What it takes isn’t just money.
YOU NEED A POWERFUL EMOTIONAL IMPULSE that fills up inside you, that compels you, like a treasured memory or event, some part of your personal journey you’d love to see expressed as art, colour, light and beauty. Forever.
To start you need to really feel what you want to express.
THE ATTRACTION OF COMMISSIONING ART is that you can easily start small and comfortable, especially if you're eager but unsure.
You only need a few hundred dollars to start.
Or you can pull out all the stops and commission a large scale work that matches the breadth of your vision, allowing you to honour your own story in a significant and beautiful way.
YOU SHAPE YOUR OWN ART JOURNEY. You feel your own way there. Your life deserves these cherished moments.
Why Start Commissioning?
COMMISSIONING ISN'T JUST ABOUT BUYING ART. It’s a way to give shape and colour to something you’ve always strongly felt.
It’s about weaving your story into brilliant colour and glass. And there are so many reasons to do it.
Celebrating something personal
YOU'LL HAVE YOUR OWN MILESTONES - places, people, family, friends, and all your own personal feelings and life changes that you carry with you.
Even a picture of something as carefree as "a glass of fine white wine and a butterfly" can trigger the deep meaningful sentiments. Because it was "that particular wine" and "those particular butterflies!"
They connect you with somebody or something very dear to you.
With glass, we can express these emotions in their brightest, clearest form.
Gifting a loved one with a unique experience
THE GIFT OF A COMMISSION is a special thing to give. It’s more than giving a partner or loved one a “nice present”.
With a Commission-as-a-Gift, you’re giving someone special a uniquely fulfilling experience.
You're enabling them to express themselves and their vision in glass, colour and brilliance, working in partnership with Linda to accomplish their art vision.
Gifting a commission is a wonderful token of affection.
You can gift a unique set of initials designed as brilliant budget miniatures, right through to a series of large wall panels, strikingly celebrating their chosen special milestone.
Marking milestones, like weddings, births, new beginnings
HERE YOU'RE CREATING BEAUTY TO CELEBRATE LIFE. It’s nice to do. It’s nice to give.
Whether as a gift, or as something personal for just you, these life milestones can be commemorated as timeless art.
One lady celebrated by commissioning two figurines of her grandsons.
She now sees them every day on her lounge wall. And it wasn’t expensive.
Creating something unforgettable to express your heart
REVEALING YOUR INNERMOST FEELINGS can be difficult for some people.
When commissioning art with Linda, indulging your feelings becomes part of a natural, smooth process.
You reveal yourself in the way you’d like to be seen, full of joy, colour, meaning and beauty.
Many client comments echo this, finding the artistic result more than just pleasing. It’s deeply meaningful for them.
A recent client comment
Price is part of it, but emotion makes the decision
IN A RECENT QUIZ SURVEY of over 200 art buyers, artists and art lovers, nearly half said "price is the deciding factor".
Then almost all said “emotional drive often overrules cost”.
This is another way of saying you look for memorable, fulfilling experiences.
You already have enough “things”.
And a heartfelt story to tell can shift your priorities. People “find” the money when it matters.
That’s why Miniatures exist at Linda’s studio, from as low as a few hundred dollars, offering the emotional experience of commissioning, at an accessible cost.
Go Miniature or Go Large. The emotional value is the same
MINIATURES ARE A GENTLE INTRODUCTION. Small, personal, affordable.
Larger works offer greater scale and detail, and sometimes ceremonial significance.
Emotion and experience don’t depend on size.
Both formats bring the same warmth.
You can also choose Small Miniatures ... or Large Miniatures!
Welcome to a simple, warm and guided process
Whether you’re thinking of commissioning a Miniature or going for a much grander work, the process of working with Linda remains the same.
It’s a shared process, where your ideas become something extraordinary.
Guiding you through a commission
1: Chat with Linda
SHOW HER YOUR PHOTOS, LINKS, THINGS YOU'VE SEEN, or maybe indicate one of her existing works you admire.
All these make starting easy. Use whatever helps you express what you want.
Anything visual you have already, or can show, will help you explain your ideas without having to be an “art expert”.
Just be honest about what moves you.
2: Linda shares sketch ideas
WHETHER YOUR PROJECT IS SIMPLE AND SMALL, OR BIG AND BOLD, Linda will draft ideas, colours & palettes for you to decide on, taking you on a journey to discover what works best to express your vision.
Almost every client says they didn't expect to be so involved, and yet it was absolutely fascinating and enjoyable to be part of.
3: Studio creativity starts
YOU'LL RECEIVE LOTS OF PHOTOGRAPHS and maybe videos of your work in progress. This is a natural sharing thing with Linda.
And you can comment too - either privately via email - or if you choose, publicly on Instagram or Facebook. Some clients love the buzz of sharing their artwork-in-progress on social media.
The choices are all yours.
4: The reveal
FINALLY, AFTER EVERY PIECE IS CUT, POLISHED AND PERFECTED, you receive a beautiful Hard Edge fused glass artwork, complete with it’s stand or fittings.
To complete your special experience, your art journey, you also receive three free gifts.
Your complementary gifts
Gift 1 - The Book:
YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOM HARDBACK, LAYFLAT 24 PAGE BOOK full of vivid pictures and text, showing the Story of your Artwork, its birth from initial ideas to final reveal. It couldn’t be more personal.
And it’s dedicated to you, with your name on it as the inspirer of the work.
This is a genuine treasure you’ll be proud to show friends when they admire your custom glass artwork display.
You’ll be able to share with them your Glass Art Experience.
Commissioned Miniatures and works under £1,000 will receive a 16 page high quality card booklet, beautifully illustrated as ever, showing the Story of your Artwork.
Gift 2 - The Print:
YOU'LL ALSO RECEIVE AN A3 SIGNED COLLECTOR'S EDITION PRINT of the original graphic art, ready for framing and hanging.
If you’re someone who likes to rotate their wall pictures every few years, then you’ll soon find a spot to hang it where you can enjoy a different perspective on your own original glass artwork.
Gift 3 - The Spotlight:
YOU'LL HAVE YOUR OWN IDEAS ON GLASS ART DISPLAY. But to help you along, an attractive black USB mini spotlight is included free of charge so you can immediately flood your new art commission with light, right from the very first moment it’s put up for viewing.
NB: Gifts 2 and 3 only apply to orders over £1,000
Common questions and honest answers
“What if I don’t know what I want?”
Many clients begin with a single colour, word, or memory. Linda gently shapes it from there.
“Can I ask for changes?”
Absolutely. This is your piece and your vision. No question is too small.
“Is it affordable to start?”
Yes. Many artworks begin below £300 for a Miniature. Larger pieces come later, at your pace.
“What if I don’t like it?”
That’s why you see work in progress and approve each stage. Nothing is final until you say it’s right.
“What's Linda like to work with?”
Linda is very intuitive, both as a nice person, and as a master glass artist. Which means she’s a great communicator, who never leaves you guessing.
Comments from Linda's clients
Next step
Talk about your commissioning ideas with Linda.
Use the form below. You’ll get a quick intelligent reply. Not pressure. Just honest answers.
Why People Choose to Commission
Psychological research shows collectors often buy art based on an emotional connection.
It’s a lot more than just aesthetics or investment potential.
People connect with pieces that reflect their identity and stories.
Artists also agree with this.
Commissions are compelling because they offer emotional collaboration and intention, which is far more than just decoration.
Cobalt Cathedral: Clients photo