Commission a custom oil portrait from your photos, painted by hand on canvas by a professional artist at Barok Works. Choose an individual, couple, family, wedding, memorial, or pet portrait and plan a composition around the expressions and relationships that matter to you.
Explore portrait commissions below, or send us your reference questions before ordering. For houses and landscapes, browse our wider custom oil painting collection.
Find the right portrait commission
A single-person portrait centers on expression and character. A couple oil portrait can celebrate an anniversary or shared milestone. A family oil portrait brings relationships into one composition. Choose a wedding painting for a photograph from the day, or discuss a memorial portrait when remembrance is the purpose. Our pet oil portraits focus on familiar expressions and distinctive markings.
Choose photos that show the person clearly
Send the original image file when possible. Look for visible eyes, a recognizable expression, and enough detail in the face. Supporting photographs can clarify glasses, clothing, hair, and other important features. If you want people combined from separate photos, ask us to assess the angles and composition before ordering.
Plan the crop and canvas size
A head-and-shoulders portrait gives the face more space; a wider composition can include gestures, clothing, or a meaningful setting. Consider the number of subjects and viewing distance when choosing a canvas size. Confirm the available options on the selected product rather than choosing by room size alone.
How your oil portrait is commissioned
- Choose the portrait subject, canvas size, and payment option on the product page.
- Share your photographs and a clear brief for any requested changes.
- Confirm composition questions before painting begins.
- Review detailed photographs of the completed artwork before shipping.
Read our oil painting process for more detail. The result is a physical oil painting on canvas. Our separate digital photo-merge service is a different product.
Custom oil portrait questions
Can you combine people from different photographs?
We can assess separate references for a proposed arrangement. Clear photos and compatible viewpoints help. Describe who should appear and any essential relationships or gestures so we can discuss what is feasible.
Can I change the clothes or background?
Send a written request and supporting references before the composition is agreed. Changes should be assessed individually; a new face angle or major alteration should not be assumed possible from a single photo.
Will I see the finished portrait before it ships?
Detailed photographs of the completed painting are sent before dispatch. Keep the order contact available to review the photographs and consolidate any feedback.
Can I order a portrait for a specific gift date?
Contact us before ordering with your date and references. Painting completion is separate from transit, and the schedule depends on the commission. Do not use a shipping estimate as the full production timeline.
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