Contemporary Figurative Art

Figurative Paintings for Discerning Collectors

Sense + Machine represents a small group of academically trained figurative painters whose work has been exhibited internationally. We make commissioning them simple: one conversation, a clear proposal and a finished painting delivered wherever you are in the world.

From the First Sitting to the Final Brushstroke

Every commission is tailored, from a personal sitting to a custom portrait by the right painter.

Why Sense + Machine

Commissioning serious art has always been harder than it should be. Great painters are hard to find and harder to reach, and the process is often unclear. We built Sense + Machine to change that. Every artist here is hand-selected by our creative director, and every commission is guided from the first idea to the final brushstroke.

Selected, Not Listed

We don't run an open marketplace. We represent a few painters whose training, technique and exhibition history we know firsthand.

Guided From Start to Finish

You'll never wonder what happens next. We handle the brief, the proposal, the schedule and the delivery, so you can focus on the painting.

Portrait Commissions

Individuals, couples and families, painted by hand to be handed down for generations.

Religious & Sacred Art

Devotional paintings for churches, chapels and private homes, made with respect for tradition.

Institutional & Civic Art

Large-scale figurative works for universities, hospitals, offices and public spaces.

Portraits and Much More

Below is a selection of portrait examples showcasing our range of styles, mediums, and price points.

The Artists

Meet the Painters

Every artist we represent is academically trained and has exhibited internationally. Each brings a distinct voice to contemporary figurative painting. More artists will join the roster soon.

Yoel Díaz Gálvez

Master portrait painter. Graduate and former professor at Escuela San Alejandro in Havana. His work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide, earning him recognition as a notable contemporary artist.

Yordan Silvera

Figurative painter. Trained at Escuela San Alejandro, Havana, and the Corcoran, Washington, DC. Creative director leading projects for multiple leading global brands.

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