Commission a Hand-Painted Oil Portrait from Europe (France, UK, Germany and More)
If you live in France, the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands or anywhere in Europe, you can commission a one-of-a-kind oil portrait, hand-painted from your photo and delivered to your door.
How it works
Send your photo through the quote form on the oil portrait from photo page. We agree size and price in a quote before any deposit. Painting begins after a 50% deposit. You see progress photos while the portrait is painted, then give final approval. The finished work is carefully packed and shipped tracked and insured.
What photo to send
Send a sharp, well-lit photo where the face is clearly visible. An original file is better than a heavily compressed copy. Natural light helps more than flash. If you only have a lower-quality photo, send it anyway and say so in your quote — we can talk through what is possible before you commit.
Sizes and cost
Commissions start at $2,000 USD. Small portraits (up to 16×20 in) start from $2,000; medium (around 24×30 in) from $3,200; large (30×40 in or bigger) from $4,800. The final price depends on the number of subjects and the level of detail. Most portraits take 4 to 8 weeks from the deposit. Read how much a custom oil portrait costs and how to choose the right size for your portrait.
Shipping to Europe
Finished portraits are shipped tracked and insured. The shipping cost depends on the size and destination, and it is shared in your quote before you decide. Delivery covers the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and all of Europe, as well as the USA, Canada, Australia and the UAE.
Customs and VAT
Depending on your country, import duty or VAT can apply to artwork arriving from outside the EU. These charges are set by your local customs and are paid by the receiver. Ask for details in your quote and I will help you estimate it.
Gift ideas
A hand-painted portrait works as a gift for family, pets, memorials and weddings. See family portraits, pet portraits and pet memorial portraits for how those commissions run.
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship portraits to France and the rest of Europe?
Yes. Finished portraits are shipped worldwide, including France, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and all of Europe. Shipping is tracked and insured, and the cost depends on the size and destination. You see it in your quote before you decide.
Will I pay customs or VAT in Europe?
Depending on your country, import duty or VAT can apply to artwork arriving from outside the EU. These charges are set by your local customs and are paid by the receiver. Ask for details in your quote and I will help you estimate it.
How do European clients send their photo and pay?
Send your photo through the quote form. After we agree on size and price, payment is arranged by secure online transfer, and I share progress with you while the portrait is painted.
How long does a commission to Europe take?
The painting time and the shipping time are both shared in your quote, based on the size and your location.