Commission a Portrait Worth Handing Down

Commission a portrait that will still matter in a hundred years. Our artists are academically trained figurative painters whose work has been exhibited internationally. First, you share the person, the story and the space. Then they create a portrait that captures more than a likeness.

Yoel Diaz Galvez in the process of painting

Why a Painted Portrait Endures

A photograph records a moment. A painted portrait, however, interprets a person. Instead, the artist studies posture, expression and light, and makes hundreds of decisions a camera never could. As a result, the painting carries the painter’s hand and your subject’s character, and it becomes an heirloom from the day it’s hung. Because the artist works from your photographs, your stories and, when possible, a sitting, the painting reflects the person you know, not just how they looked on one day.

A portrait is more than a likeness. It's how a person is remembered.

What You Can Commission

Commission a Portrait for Every Kind of Story

Individuals, couples, families, memorial portraits and beloved animals. Tell us who you want to honor. Then we’ll recommend the right artist and format. Pricing depends on size, medium and framing, so we shape each proposal around your budget. Because every artist works differently, you can also compare styles before you decide.

An artist is painting a framed portrait of three young girls in a studio.
Individual & Family Portraits

Celebrate a person, a partnership or a whole family in a single painting made to hang in your home for generations. Whether you are marking a milestone, honoring a parent or remembering someone you lost, a painted portrait gives the moment a lasting form. In addition, each artist brings a distinct approach, from soft classical realism to bold contemporary color, so you can choose the style that suits your home and your story.

Ready to Commission a Portrait? Start With a Conversation

Tell us what you have in mind. Then we’ll reply within two business days with next steps.