How to Commission a Custom Painting: The Ultimate Guide

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Personalized painting transforms fleeting moments into timeless keepsakes.

Whether you are looking for a unique anniversary gift, a personalized decor piece for your home, or an exclusive portrait that captures your family’s essence, commissioning an artwork is an intimate and deeply rewarding journey

Every memory calls for a different artistic medium, depending on the mood and the story you want to tell:

1. Handcrafted Custom Watercolor Portraits

There is a unique softness and warmth to watercolor that perfectly captures family connections. Our custom portraits focus on light, expression, and the emotional bonds of those you love most, creating an organic piece that brings life to any space.

2. Custom Coastal and Beach Illustrations

For those who leave their heart by the sea, we blend landscape illustration with portraiture. Send us a photo of your favorite vacation or a quiet moment by the shore, and we will recreate the scene in an atmospheric watercolor. Your photo, your style.

3. Classic Charcoal and Graphite Drawings

If you prefer timeless contrast, deep textures, and rich tones, a custom charcoal drawing is a striking alternative. This medium is exceptional for high-contrast portraits, bringing out textures, smiles, and micro-expressions with beautiful artistic precision.

How the Process Works: Step by Step

Commissioning a piece of art might seem intimidating, but the process is fully collaborative, transparent, and simple. We work with you from the very first sketch to the final delivery.

Step 1: Share Your Idea and Reference Photos

The process begins when you send an email or fill out the contact form. Tell us about your idea, your desired dimensions, and send your high-quality reference photos. Don’t worry if you don’t have the “perfect” photo; I can often combine elements from different photos to create a harmonious composition.

Step 2: Sketching and Approval

Before applying any permanent pigment to the paper, I create a series of study sketches for your approval. This ensures that the proportions, positioning, and overall mood are exactly as you envision

Step 3: The Artistic Creation

Once you approve the sketch, the magic happens. Using premium materials—such as 100% cotton paper and professional-grade, high-quality pigments—the final artwork is meticulously built, layer by layer.

Step 4: Secure Worldwide Shipping

Once completed, your original artwork is carefully packaged using eco-friendly protective materials to ensure it arrives intact at your doorstep. We ship worldwide, directly from the Atlantic coast of Portugal.

Ready to Bring Your Story to Life? Here is How to Order:

Because each illustration is made entirely by hand and demands total dedication, custom commission slots are limited throughout the year. If you want to secure a piece for a holiday, birthday, or special occasion, we highly recommend planning ahead.

To request a quote or check current availability for custom paintings, please get in touch via our Contact page or send a direct email:

You also can check the prices and sizes in the commissions page