Begin with the story
Share the subject, career history, meaningful highlights, awards, and sentimental moments you hope to include.
Made Around Your Story
Commissions & Custom Work
Mary creates one-of-a-kind pieces by listening first: to the career, memories, people, and details you want the artwork to preserve.
From first conversation to finished piece
Develop the composition
Mary brainstorms with you, reviews useful reference images, and prepares a detailed pencil sketch.
Review the sketch
The sketch is presented for review. Requested changes must be discussed before the design is approved.
Create the final work
Once the sketch is approved, Mary develops the final one-of-a-kind piece. Confirm current timing, price, medium, and delivery before committing.
Personalized Military Iconography
Build the details around your story
Mary’s personalized military artwork can bring service details and individual style into one composition. Use this guide to decide what you want represented; if you are unsure about an option, Mary can help you work through it during the initial conversation.
You do not need every answer before getting in touch. Clear references and the story behind the piece are the most useful place to begin. Current pricing is confirmed after the requested details are discussed.
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Foundation
Choose the uniform
Select the uniform you want represented and provide clear reference photographs showing its colour, cut, and distinguishing details.
- 02
Footwear
Choose the military boot
The original personalization guide offers a black combat boot or tan desert boot. A good side-view reference will help capture its shape and wear.
- 03
Personal Style
Choose the companion shoe
Choose the shoe style and colour that best reflects the person behind the uniform.
- 04
Identification
Personalize the tags
Provide the exact particulars you want shown on the identification tags, and double-check every name, abbreviation, and number supplied.
- 05
Optional Detail
Include a tattoo
A personal tattoo may be incorporated when useful reference imagery is supplied. This detail is completely optional.
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Finishing Touch
Select an anklet detail
Choose diamonds, pearls, black, silver, gold, or no anklet to complete the personalized composition.
Your references→Mary’s detailed sketch→Your review and approval→Handcrafted final piece
What to have ready
- A clear description of the subject and story
- Strong, well-lit reference photographs
- Important names, dates, insignia, awards, or personal details
- Your preferred dimensions and medium, if known
- Any requested completion date and delivery questions
Planning a tribute for a Royal Canadian Legion branch? Include the story you want to honour and any permissions needed for official badges or insignia.
Badges, crests, and insignia of the Canadian Armed Forces may be copyright or trademark protected. Orders involving official unit or formation badges require appropriate written authorization and will not be processed without it.
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