lUNAR PHASE series
Each date has its own lunar phase. Commission your own charcoal drawing based on the phase of your special date—a beautiful way to tribute an anniversary or birthday.
Charcoal Drawings
Each artwork is hand-drawn to order using charcoal on archival paper. Sized at 18x18" these drawings are set in a white custom mat to fit a 24x30” frame.
your moons
These pieces stand beautifully as one, and also create their own story when paired together. We have the birthday moons of our three children hanging side-by-side in our home, and the story they tell is a unique and personal homage to our little family.
“phase changes happen when you reach certain points”
The lunar phases are brief but always magnificent. A symbol of yearning, ripeness, mystery, assurance.
Drawing her over and over again has become a meditation in and of time. A practice of simple shape and tones which ultimately reveals itself as our most recognized light guide.
To transition is to become—over and over again.
Choose a date that is special to you (anniversary, birth day, first date, any date at all). I reference the Farmers Almanac to find which lunar phase was on that exact date (past, present, future, the moon is reliable and consistent). You’ll find a place on the order form to include your special date, and I’ll confirm the date and phase with you before I begin to draw.
Find Your
Moon
Since each piece is unique and created to order, it offers an opportunity to add a special note or caption on the white mat just below your moon drawing. If you’d like to include a date/name/location/time/moon phase and/or special phrase on the artwork, you’ll find a place on the order form to include your caption. I hand-write these captions in pen, opposite my signature on the mat.
Your Words
A custom mat is already included in the price of your moon. Each moon artwork is set specially by my hand in its custom sized mat, weighted at the bottom (like a polaroid). The final size of the artwork with mat will fit a 24x30” frame.
I do not providing custom framing services for moons landing outside of Austin. However your custom moon phase drawing with mat can be shipped directly to you, and together we can coordinate how best to frame your piece. Your local frame or art shop will offer the glare-resistant glass (acrylic is not recommended for charcoal, it will pull the pigment off the artwork- so easy ship and frame options like FrameBridge or Simply Frame will not work in this case).
If you are local in Austin (hi!) let’s chat framing upon placing your order. I really love delivering a final product ready to hang on your wall and would love to facilitate that with you for an additional service fee. This will include the cost of the specialty glare-resistant glass, the wood frame (we’ll discuss options), and the actual service of framing the piece. This service is an additional cost to be charged after your checkout. There is a place on the order form to select if you are interested in having your work framed, and we will talk through your options together once your order has been processed.
Mat and Frame
If you are in Austin, personal delivery or pickup at the studio (Canopy 916 Springdale Rd.) can be coordinated, it’s my favorite part of working on a piece—sharing it with you in person! Upon checkout please select the option for Local Pickup/Delivery.
If you are elsewhere in the contiguous United States, I will ship your moon and mat using FedEx. Shipping is an additional flat-rate of $100 per order (up to 2 moons can be shipped together at the same rate), shipping fees are applied upon checkout.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for each moon to be created, and an additional 1-2 weeks for framing and/or shipping. I try to work as quickly as possible without compromising the artwork. Since this is such a personal piece, I want to honor the work and process to give it the proper time needed so you can enjoy it for many moons (hah) to come.
Delivery, Shipping,
and Timing
Place your Order
Each artwork is hand-drawn using charcoal on archival paper. Custom mat is included in the commission price. Each moon artwork is sized at 17.5x17.5" and is mounted in a custom white mat, weighted on the bottom (like a polaroid) and fits a 24x30” frame (not included in commission moon price).
heads up: as each piece is completely custom, they will look similar and close, but not exactly like the example lunar phases shown here
Framing:
If you are local in Austin, I do offer framing services. I love to deliver these ready to hang when possible. On the order form you will see an option to select yes, I want my moon framed by you. This additional cost begins at $250 and includes a contemporary wood frame (various colors/finishes available including white, black or light wood), glare-resistant museum-grade glass, and mounting hardware. We will discuss frame options together, and it will be billed separately from your moon order. Alternatively, I highly suggest working with the team at East Side Picture Framing - they are wonderful and as professional as it gets!
For moons being shipped outside of Austin, I do not offer framing services. However, I am happy to offer guidance on ordering your glare-resistant glass (plexi will pull the pigment from the charcoal drawing) from your local frame store, and guidance selecting the color or style of frame—at no extra charge.
Delivery/Shipping:
Shipping the drawing + mat within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $100 added at checkout, all moons are shipped with FedEx. If you live locally in Austin, let’s meet—sharing these completed pieces in person is one of my favorite parts.
Details:
Upon checkout, you will be prompted with a Moon Order Form, this will answer all the good questions for your custom artwork (including moon phase, caption details, shipping or local delivery, and if local would you like framing services). Once I receive your order, expect a follow-up email from me within 24-48 hours. If you are interested in a series, please order one moon at a time and fill out a separate Moon Order Form for each moon.
Timing:
Please note that all orders take 2-4 weeks to create the original artwork, and 1-2 weeks for custom framing or shipping. I will provide all the tracking details once the artwork has been shipped.
Thank you!
