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

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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.

The first layer of paint for a piece by UGallery artist Jonelle Summerfield
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!

An oil painting by UGallery artist Jonelle Summerfield of a woman reading in a library
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Please send us a message to start your own special commission today!

A detailed view of a painting representing a woman and her dog by a fireplace