Commissioning a painting from a photo
Costs, timings, choosing the photo and the size, and looking after the painting once it arrives.
Commissioning · · 8 min read
What Size Portrait Do You Actually Need?
A portrait size guide for real UK walls: which canvas fits above a sofa or fireplace, what each size costs, and how many faces will fit on it comfortably.
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Commissioning · · 9 min read
How to Turn a Photo Into a Painting (UK, 2026)
How to turn a photo into a painting in the UK: the four options compared, what a hand-painted oil commission costs, how long it takes and what to send.
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Oil Painting vs Print vs Canvas: What You're Actually Buying
Oil painting vs print vs canvas: what you get for £220 rather than £40, how each one ages on a wall, and how to tell a painted surface from a printed one.
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How Much Does a Commissioned Oil Painting Cost in the UK?
A commissioned oil painting cost in the UK runs £220 to £549 for a hand-painted portrait. What sets the price, size by size, and what should never be extra.
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How Long Does a Commissioned Painting Take?
How long does a commissioned painting take? Three to four weeks in the studio plus delivery, with a photograph of the finished painting to approve first.
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Can You Paint From a Blurry or Old Photo?
A painting from old photo references is routine, not a special request. What we can work with, what we genuinely can't, and how to send a faded print well.
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What Makes a Good Photo for a Portrait Painting
The best photo for portrait painting has five things: eyes in focus, daylight, eye-level angle, real expression and the original file. Here's how to choose.
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