From Feeling to Framed
Commissioning a custom painting isn’t complicated. It’s a conversation. Elissa works closely with you to create something deeply personal—made to suit your space, your story, and your sense of light.
Light Changes Everything.
In an instant, a color becomes electric. A still scene begins to move. That’s what Elissa Carroll paints—not just the subject, but the transformation. Her impressionist abstract paintings are inspired by natural light, ever-shifting skies, quiet gardens, and coastal landscapes. Using a blend of vigorous brushstrokes and soft, quiet blending, Elissa captures the beauty of transition—the exact moment something becomes something else.
“My method is playful, organic, and fluid. I aim to reflect motion and emotion—while creating a lasting sense of peace.”
The Commission Experience
Whether you're seeking a personal memory on canvas or a custom focal point for your home or project, the process is collaborative and clear from day one.
Share What You Love
We begin with what matters to you—whether it’s a palette, a feeling, or a place you want to hold onto.
Approve the Vision
Elissa translates your ideas into a proposal with clear sizing, timeline, and pricing.
Watch It Emerge
The painting begins. You’ll receive thoughtful updates as the piece evolves—from brushstroke to final seal.
Live With the Light
Your finished piece arrives ready to hang—bringing warmth, movement, and beauty to your space for years to come.
Optional Framing & Site Planning
Need help visualizing the work in your space?
Elissa offers light design consulting, scale mockups, and framing suggestions to ensure your artwork fits perfectly—emotionally and architecturally.
Your Questions Answered
What sizes do you offer?
Most commissions range from 18x24" to 48x60"+, but smaller or larger formats are available. We’ll decide together what works best for your space.
Do you offer prints?
Elissa’s focus is on original work only. However, select high-quality prints may be offered seasonally or upon request.
Do you ship nationally?
Yes. All work is packaged securely and shipped via insured carrier. Local delivery or installation may be available within the New York area.
Is framing included?
Framing is not included. Elissa is happy to offer guidance on what styles, materials, or tones would complement your piece—but she recommends working with a local professional framer to ensure the best fit for your space. Each painting is delivered ready to frame, with edges finished cleanly so you can decide what works best in your home.
Can I request changes during the process?
Because each painting develops organically, major changes aren’t typical. That said, minor adjustments to tone, detail, or orientation can be discussed mid-process.
Do I need to know exactly what I want?
Not at all. You can start with a reference image, a color you love, or even just a mood. Elissa will guide you.
Why Original Art Creates a More Personal Home
There’s something different about living with original art.
How to Choose the Right Size Painting for Your Space
When it comes to choosing a painting, we often focus on subject and color—but size plays a quiet, powerful role in how art lives in your space.
What It’s Like to Commission a Painting
When you commission a painting, you're inviting art into your life—not just your walls.
What Makes A Painting Finished?
Sometimes, I’m still adjusting a piece even after it’s framed and hanging in my studio. I’ll walk past it and think: that corner could be softer or that blue could be a little warmer. It’s not about indecision. It’s about relationship.
How I Paint Light
Light doesn’t sit still. It moves. It softens. It shifts a whole scene without changing the subject. That’s what draws me to it—and what makes painting it a challenge I never quite want to solve.
Let's Begin
You don’t need a perfect idea. Just a moment, a space, or a feeling.
Let Elissa turn it into something lasting.