Commission Your Custom Artwork by Artist Craig Tinder

Bring History to Life with a Personal Touch

Commissioning a custom illustration from Artist Craig Tinder isn’t just about owning a piece of artwork—it’s about preserving a legacy. Whether you want to honor a family member, celebrate a veteran's service, or capture an iconic moment in aviation history, our custom illustrations offer a meaningful and lasting tribute. With years of experience creating commissioned artwork for families, veterans, and renowned museums, Mr. Tinder's work blends historical accuracy with his artistic style, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces unlike any other.

Each commission is meticulously researched and illustrated to reflect the technical details of the aircraft, armor, or vessel, combined with a captivating visual style. These works of art are more than just illustrations—they are heirlooms created with premium archival materials to be cherished for generations. As each piece is deeply personal and rooted in history, it also holds collectibility value, with the potential to appreciate over time.

With the dedicated time required to research, illustrate, and assemble each commission project, Mr. Tinder is able to create only a limited number of custom art pieces each year. By purchasing a custom art piece today, you secure your place in the queue.

Our Seamless Commission Process:

Step 1: Share Your Story - Start by sharing the key details that bring the story to life. Whether it’s an aircraft, tank, ship, or a personal military story, he’ll work with any photos, documents, or historical background you can provide. And don’t worry—if there are gaps in the information, he has extensive experience in researching and filling in many of those blanks to ensure the final piece is as accurate and personal as possible.

Step 2: Design Fee - To begin your custom artwork, there is a one-time design fee of $750 USD, which covers the extensive research and illustration work. This fee ensures that the print contains exceptional detail, from historical accuracy to artistic composition, and is well crafted. Please note this design fee is separate from the purchase of your final artwork, which can be selected from a variety of print choices. Rush orders will incur an additional fee and digital files are not available. 

Step 3: Choose Your Print - Once your illustration is completed, it will be posted online at AcesInAction.com for you to order prints. Whether you prefer a framed canvas with authentic relics, an unframed canvas, or a classic paper print, each option is produced with the utmost care. The prices for these prints vary based on your selection, and while discounts may not apply to custom artwork (Design Fee or Final Print), you’re guaranteed a masterpiece worth every penny.

Completion Timeframe - The queue of commissioned work usually fills up with museum requests, gift shop requests, and collector requests. Creating a custom illustration is a process that takes time, so get your spot in the queue today. Once the purchase for the Design Fee is initiated, you're place in the queue is secured. Contact us directly with any questions and to determine the specific timeframe you can expect your commission to be completed. Mr. Tinder works diligently to ensure each piece meets your expectations, and we appreciate your patience throughout the process.

With dozens of commissions completed for private collectors, families, and prestigious museums and restoration institutions, Craig Tinder’s art goes beyond the ordinary. Spaces are limited, especially around holidays, so we encourage early booking to ensure we can accommodate your timeline and hold your place in the queue. 

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Note: Once your commission has started, it is non-refundable. Discounts or coupon codes cannot be applied to custom artwork (design fee or print price). All designs are copyrighted by the artist, and select works may be included in our catalog for sale.