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Commissions and Services

Providing Flexible Creative Services to Accommodate Your Needs

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Painting Commissions

You can come to me with:

 

A specific reference image you’d like interpreted in oil paint on canvas

 

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A general idea, feeling, or subject that I will translate into a composition for you

 

Both structured and open-ended commissions are welcome. I’m happy working from clear direction or building something more intuitive and interpretive.

My Approach

​My work is rooted in landscape, memory, and lived environments.

 

Each commission is treated as a collaboration between your vision and my interpretation. Sometimes that means working from a very specific reference image, and other times it means building something from a feeling, a story, or a loose idea. I’m comfortable moving between realism and interpretation depending on what the piece calls for.

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I don’t rush my process. Paint builds in layers, and I let each piece develop at its own pace so it can feel honest and fully resolved. I love to let the paint do the talking, and my primary goal is to showcase the verasitility of oil paints in each work.

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I’m especially drawn to working with people who have a close relationship to land and those whose daily lives are shaped by it, such as farmers, ranchers, and homesteaders. There is a kind of quiet knowledge in those spaces that I deeply respect, and I try to reflect that sincerity in the way I approach each painting.

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Commission Requests

​I am currently open to taking painting commissions!

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Pricing is based on size, materials, subject matter, and time required. Pricing and shipping estimates will always be discussed with you before I begin.

 

While I provide initial estimates, final pricing may shift slightly depending on the creative process, level of detail, and total hours involved.

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A limited sliding scale is available for select commissions.

This is especially offered in recognition of my connection to:

  • Farmers

  • Ranchers

  • Land-based workers and stewards

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If my work resonates with you but pricing feels out of reach, please reach out and we can talk more about an adjustment.

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the best way to request a commission or any other information is through

 

info@nataliepontikes.com

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Photography and Branding

I offer photography and visual branding services rooted in storytelling, atmosphere, and a strong sense of place. My work focuses on capturing the energy of a brand in an honest, natural way—whether that’s through food, people, landscapes, or the subtle ambience and details that define an experience.

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I primarily work with DSLR photography to create high-quality imagery that feels both polished and real. I also offer social media management to coincide. 

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Branding sessions can include:

  • Restaurant and hospitality photography

  • Product and lifestyle imagery

  • Small business branding shoots

  • Social media content creation

  • Visual storytelling packages tailored to your identity

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Each project is shaped around the personality of the business itself. I take time to understand what makes a place or brand distinct, and I translate that into a cohesive visual language that can be used across websites, social media, and marketing materials.

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My goal is always to create imagery that doesn’t just document what something looks like, but communicates what it is.

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