Commission a painting

Work one-on-one with an artist to turn your idea into a masterpiece.

A commissioned painting by artist Onelio Marrero featuring a canoeist at dawn

How it works

1. Share Your Vision

Submit a commission request below.

2. Find An Artist

We will review your request and suggest a few artists for the project.

3. Collaborate

Once you select an artist, we will coordinate a call with you and the artist to discuss the details of the piece.

Request a commission

If you have any questions about the process, feel free to call us at (415) 742-8417. Learn more about commissioning artwork here.

Important note

Commissions are final sale and typically take 6 to 8 weeks to complete.

Watch a commission unfold

Ryan from Missouri says-

“I would like to commission a painting by Jonelle Summerfield of a library scene illuminated by a fireplace with a woman reading a book. I'd like most of the library to be obscured by shadow with lots of detail in the parts you can see.”

An oil painting by UGallery artist Jonelle Summerfield of a woman reading in a library

The First Sketch

After a phone call between Ryan, our art advisor and the artist, the first sketch brings the artwork to life.

A first sketch for a specially commissioned painting of a woman in a library

The First Layer of Paint

The sketch was enthusiastically approved, so the artist starts painting.

Frequent Progress Updates

Ryan and the UGallery art advisor review frequent progress updates and give feedback to make sure the painting looks as expected.

A progress photo of a painting depicting a woman reading in a library

Bringing the Art Home

The painting is finished, and the artist ships the painting in a custom-built art box directly to Ryan. We love working with people like Ryan to bring new art to life!

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Please send us a message to start your own special commission today!