Commission a painting

Good art is powerful. Work one-on-one with an artist to turn your idea into a masterpiece. Begin your art commission below.

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

Our Commission Process

1. Share Your Vision

Tell us about your project using the form below.

2. Find An Artist

We’ll be in touch by email with thoughtfully chosen artist recommendations.

3. Collaborate

Once you select an artist, we'll arrange a call with you and the artist to discuss the details of the commission.

Request a Commission

Name

Email address

Telephone number

Approximate artwork size

Briefly describe your commission. Include information about the subject matter, style or anything else you want in the piece.

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Commissioning art is a fun and unique experience. No matter if you are a first-time art buyer or a seasoned collector, UGallery is here to make the process easy and enjoyable. The following FAQs will give you an overview of the process. If you have an idea for a custom artwork, send us a message in the "Request a Commission" form above or via email at info@ugallery.com, and we can discuss the next steps.

Commissioned pieces are priced based on the size, medium, and complexity of the piece, and the artist's sales history. Custom paintings will be more than comparable pieces in the artist's portfolio (in terms of size and medium). This is due to the fact that the artist must spend time to consult with you about the project, create any necessary preliminary sketches, and take time away from their normal art practice to create your commission. Commissioned artworks start at $1,000.

Before the artist begins working on your commission, we take a 50% non-refundable deposit. This assures that the artist will be paid for their time and materials. Once the piece is complete, we will send you a high resolution image of the work. If you accept it, we will charge your credit card the remaining 50% and ship the piece to you. If for some reason you are not entirely satisfied when you see the image, we can work with the artist to make small changes. There are no returns once you take possession of the art.

Before the artist begins working on your project, you will have a special consultation with the artist and UGallery to explain exactly what you'd like. Once the artist begins working, we will update you as the piece progresses from initial sketch to finished piece. UGallery is always available to answer questions about your custom artwork and the process, and we can arrange any meetings you'd like to have with the artist along the way.

Watch a commissioned oil painting come to life

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!