How Your Hand-Painted Painting Is Made

See exactly how we turn your photo into a hand-painted painting, step by step.

How it works – example of a portrait being hand-painted from a photo in the studio

Curious how it works? Turning a photo into a hand-painted painting is a simple process that lets you get a truly original piece of art made from your own photo. The whole process is designed to be clear, straightforward, and to make sure the finished painting matches your vision. Every painting is created by hand on canvas, and you will always see it for approval before it ships.

How the Process Works

Creating a painting from your photo happens in a few simple steps, from choosing your photo to receiving your finished, hand-painted piece on canvas. Every commission is created individually from the photo you send us, capturing both the details and the feeling of the original image. If you have more questions, check out our FAQ.

Step by Step

1

Upload Your Photo

Choose the photo you want your painting created from – a portrait, a family photo, a wedding picture, or even your pet.
2

Choose Your Size and Style

You will choose the size of your painting and the painting style. We offer oil paint or acrylic paint. You will see the price of your painting instantly once you select your options, and you complete your order and payment at this step.
3

We Review Your Photo

We will check that your photo is suitable for painting. If it is not quite ideal, we will reach out with suggestions on how to make it work best on canvas.
4

Your Painting Is Hand-Painted

One of our artists hand-paints your painting on canvas using traditional techniques. Every painting is a unique, one-of-a-kind original.
5

We Send You a Photo for Approval

Once your painting is finished, we will send you a photo of it for approval. You can review the result and request any changes before it ships.
6

Revisions, Packing, and Shipping

If any changes are needed, the artist will repaint the piece based on your feedback — there’s no limit on revisions and no extra charge. Once approved, we carefully pack your painting and ship it to you free of charge, anywhere in the world.

Choosing the Right Photo

For the best results, we recommend choosing a photo with enough resolution and clearly visible detail. A sharp photo taken in natural light works best.

  • the photo should be sharp and high enough resolution
  • the main subject should be clearly visible
  • natural light without harsh shadows works best
  • if you are not sure, we are happy to help you choose

How Long It Takes

Acrylic paintings take about 3-5 weeks and oil paintings about 4-6 weeks, including delivery. These are estimates, not guaranteed dates – timing can vary with complexity, artist workload and the revision process.

Choose your size and paint type to see your exact price instantly.

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