Commissions

Many of our artists are available for commissioned pieces, such as:

• Sarah Oldershaw

• Jen Sterling

• Steve Bleinberger

• Mary Ellen Geissenhainer

• Sandy Travis Bildahl

• Karsyn DeGast

Scroll down to see more information on each artist. Feel free to contact us or come visit the Gallery for more information.

Pet Portraits By Sarah Oldershaw

Sarah Oldershaw is available for commissioned watercolor pet portraits at Gallery 564.

Sarah Caroline Oldershaw is a portrait artist with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts degree from Towson University. She specializes in portraiture of animals and people, and her preferred mediums are watercolor, oils, graphite, and colored pencil. Sarah is known for capturing the personalities of loved ones, whether they be a furry friend or a friend/family member.

Sarah says, “I do it because animals are really fun to paint, and I love being able to capture their personalities! I also get a great feeling when the client loves them and tells me how happy they are about it.”

Jen Sterling

Jen Sterling takes on commissions for both personal and corporate clients. Color evokes emotion. Whether intentional or not, understood or not, as humans, we connect with color on a visceral level. It is Jen's artistic mission to inspire and awaken people through color – and her vehicle is her art. 

What feelings do you want your walls to evoke? What story do you wish to convey without saying a word? What values should your space communicate? What colors would give your space that special "zing"? 

Jen's style will come through in every piece, but she loves collaborating with clients to create a unique painting that speaks to their soul. Something they will see each day as they come into the room that lights them up and provides momentum for their day. Choose a size, a general direction, and the overall impression you seek and she will work with you to bring color and life to your own individual piece.

Steve Bleinberger

Steve Bleinberger is available for commissions based off of a variety of subject material. Over the years he has done scores of commissions usually Chesapeake Bay-, or Eastern Shore-related such as boats, marine life, landscapes, seascapes and marshscapes in watercolor, charcoal, ink, and oil. Steve has also done summer homes, pets, and more! Other than people portraits, Steve is comfortable painting almost anything.

Some of Steve’s commissions…

Mary Ellen Geissenhainer

Mary Ellen Geissenhainer, CPSA happily accepts commissions for colored pencil/mixed media paintings. She comfortable working with the client who would like a custom portrait, group portrait, house portrait, portrait of favorite objects or places. Mary hase successfully completed commissions of people, homes, collections, and favorite vacation spots (pictured below). She has created paintings for wedding and Save the Date announcements, anniversaries, and retirement or housewarming gifts. Mary usually work from client supplied photographs, but can take her own reference photos as well.

Some of Mary Ellen’s commissions…

Sandy Travis Bildahl

Sandy Travis Bildahl enjoys creative expression on many levels. Inspired by the natural world, seen and unseen, her vision reflects insight drawn from the colors, light and subjects of the West Indies, New England, the Chesapeake Bay and landscapes of the western United States. Sandy has sold many commissioned pieces at Gallery 564. Her abstract pieces are a beautiful, unique addition to any home.

Some of Sandy’s commissions…