Commission a Watercolor

Custom original artwork for your home, parish, or sacred space

Every church holds a story. Every saint carries a meaning. Every place you’ve loved leaves a mark.

A custom commission from Lux Benedicta brings the beauty of sacred watercolor into your most meaningful spaces - the parish where you were married, the chapel from a pilgrimage you’ll never forget, the shrine your grandmother knelt before.

Shannon works with collectors and families across the country to create one-of-a-kind original paintings rooted in the Catholic artistic tradition - transforming beloved churches, holy sites, and cherished places into heirloom works of art you’ll pass down for generations.

Original watercolor painting depicting sacred light through a church interiorof the Sandy Retreat Hotel on South Padre Island, Texas, circa 1968 by Shannon Zabawa.
Close-up of a gold and black cross pendant on a black background.

What Shannon Paints on Commission

  • Sacred places & travel memories - a pilgrimage site, a beloved vacation chapel, a destination with spiritual meaning

  • Church & chapel interiors - your parish, a beloved church, a cathedral or shrine

  • Saints & devotional subjects - patron saints, feast day paintings, family intercessors

  • Scripture & liturgical themes - meaningful passages rendered as contemplative art

  • Sacred architecture - exteriors, rose windows, doorways, altars

Devotional watercolor painting of St. Michael the Archangel by Catholic artist Shannon Zabawa, Lux Benedicta
Close-up of a gold and black cross pendant on a black background.

The Commission Process

1. Inquiry

Reach out via the form below with your subject, desired size, and any reference images or inspiration. Shannon accepts a limited number of commissions at a time to ensure each piece receives her full attention.

2. Consultation

Shannon will follow up within 3–5 business days to discuss your vision, confirm availability, and provide a quote.

3. Deposit & Timeline

A 50% deposit is required to begin. Most commissions are completed within 6–10 weeks depending on complexity and current queue.

4. Delivery

Completed originals are shipped carefully packaged with a signed certificate of authenticity.

Commission Pricing

Commissions are priced to reflect the time and care each original receives. Pricing varies by size, subject complexity, and framing begining at $350.

Close-up of an ornate, golden fleur-de-lis decorative element

Bring Your Vision to Life

Contact Shannon to discuss your project.

Fill out the contact form or email directly at shannon@luxbenedicta.studio.