Custom Oil Painting: your photo transformed into a unique hand-painted artwork
Bring a unique touch to your interior with a hand-painted artwork, custom-made from your photos or ideas. Each piece is painted in oil on canvas, using traditional techniques.
Starting from a photograph, I can preserve a faithful likeness, modify certain elements (background, clothing, period, style), or go further into interpretation, up to fully reconstructed compositions. Each project is conceived according to your space and the atmosphere you wish to give the painting.
On this page, you will discover:
Do you have a space to enhance or a project in mind? Let's work together to transform your photo into a personalized, hand-painted, custom-made painting to create a unique work of art that reflects who you are.
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How do you get a photograph painted by hand?
To have a photo painted as a custom artwork, simply provide the image, choose the size and the desired level of interpretation. I can then translate it into an oil painting on canvas, respecting the features, expression, and atmosphere of the subject.
Personalization can go beyond simple reproduction. It is possible to modify a background, clothing, or certain details in order to create a more coherent or harmonious image. The painting thus becomes a unique artwork, conceived from your photo through a controlled and consistent pictorial approach.
To have a photo painted as a custom artwork, simply provide the image, choose the size and the desired level of interpretation. I can then translate it into an oil painting on canvas, respecting the features, expression, and atmosphere of the subject.
Personalization can go beyond simple reproduction. It is possible to modify a background, clothing, or certain details in order to create a more coherent or harmonious image. The painting thus becomes a unique artwork, conceived from your photo.
Revisited antique portraits: add medals, coats of arms, and unique details
From an old photograph, often black and white or partially damaged, it is possible to reconstruct an oil-painted portrait while respecting the expression, posture, and spirit of the period.
This work may include colorization, the creation of historical clothing, the addition of medals, attributes, or a coherent background. The goal is not merely to reproduce an existing image, but to recreate a credible and harmonious portrait from sometimes limited sources.
This approach is intended for those who wish to give an old document a fully realized artistic form or to pay tribute to a family memory, in keeping with the codes of traditional painting.
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Interpreting a photo in a bold pictorial style
In some projects, it is possible to go beyond a faithful transformation of the photograph.
When the subject lends itself to it and the intention is clearly defined, the work may shift toward a freer pictorial approach, where likeness is no longer the primary objective but a starting point.
The painting is then conceived as a work in its own right: freedom of composition, brushwork, and atmosphere, more radical transformations, and universes deliberately removed from realism.
This approach is neither systematic nor suitable for all subjects. Each project is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
In some projects, it is possible to go beyond a faithful transformation of the photograph.
When the subject lends itself to it and the intention is clearly defined, the work may shift toward a freer pictorial approach, where likeness is no longer the primary objective but a starting point.
The painting is then conceived as a work in its own right: freedom of composition, brushwork, and atmosphere, more radical transformations, and universes deliberately removed from realism.
This approach is neither systematic nor suitable for all subjects. Each project is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
How to create a painting from a digital image
When no initial photograph is available, a painting can be created from a digital image, used as a basis for composition, in the same way as a sketch or preparatory study.
This stage makes it possible to adjust proportions, light, and overall balance in order to give the image a true pictorial presence. The final result is always a hand-painted oil painting, independent of its original source.
Some creations may therefore rely on digitally generated or reworked images when they help to clarify an intention or an atmosphere. These remain preparatory tools: the final painting is conceived and executed as a work in its own right.
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Painting a landscape or a meaningful place from your photos
Having a landscape or familiar place painted transforms a photograph into an oil artwork designed to integrate naturally into an interior.
Whether it is a landmark, an ordinary street, or a family home, painting allows its atmosphere and light to be rendered in a calmer and more enduring way than photography.
The level of fidelity or stylization is defined in advance so that the painting corresponds to your sensitivity and the space for which it is intended.
Need a specific size or style? Request a custom quote based on your photos and preferences.
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Having a landscape or familiar place painted transforms a photograph into an oil artwork designed to integrate naturally into an interior.
Whether it is a landmark, an ordinary street, or a family home, painting allows its atmosphere and light to be rendered in a calmer and more enduring way than photography.
The level of fidelity or stylization is defined in advance so that the painting corresponds to your sensitivity and the space for which it is intended.
Need a specific size or style? Request a custom quote based on your photos and preferences.
❯ See the terms and conditions for ordering
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How to commission a portrait of your animal from a photo
To commission an animal portrait from a photo, choose a clear image that shows its distinctive features. I can then capture its expression and character in a unique oil painting.
Each animal portrait is an opportunity to convey the personality and presence of your companion. Depending on your wishes, it can be depicted in its familiar environment or in an elegant setting that reflects your bond.
When an image becomes a painted memory
An image does not need to be perfect to become a painting.
A simple scene, a lived moment, a shared memory is often enough.
The painter’s role is then to interpret what connects the figures,
what carries memory,
and to give that image a lasting pictorial form.
An image does not need to be perfect to become a painting.
A simple scene, a lived moment, a shared memory is often enough.
The painter’s role is then to interpret what connects the figures,
what carries memory,
and to give that image a lasting pictorial form.
Prices for custom paintings on canvas
VAT included where applicable; shipping included (up to 150 cm within Europe).
For deliveries outside Europe, shipping costs vary depending on the destination and format — for example:
about €70 for a 50 × 70 cm painting and €140 for a large 100 × 70 cm format.
A detailed quote is always provided before confirmation.
35x25 cm, 320€ -
45x35 cm, 360€ 440€
55x45 cm, 440€ 520€
62x50 cm, 520€ 590€
70x55 cm, 590€ 670€
80x65 cm, 670€ 750€
100x80 cm, 820€ 890€
There is a charge of 50€ per additional person. The painting comes with a hanging mechanism on the back.
See all terms and conditions and delivery times on the ❯ Prices & Ordering page
FAQ – Customized painting
What is a custom painting?
A custom painting is an oil painting created by hand based on your photos or ideas, with the option to choose the subject, style, format, and details. Each piece is unique and created to match your exact preferences.
How much does a custom painting cost depending on the format?
Prices start at €320 and vary depending on size and complexity.
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What types of custom creations do you offer?
Portraits (simple or revisited), landscapes, animal portraits, personalized historical scenes,as well as paintings created from digital images.
How long does it take to create a custom painting?
Approximately 6 weeks, depending on the format and level of detail.
Can I include specific elements in my painting?
Yes, you can add scenery, costumes, medals, coats of arms, or faces integrated into an historical scene.
Can I transform a photo or AI image into an oil painting?
Yes, a photograph or digital image can be used as a starting point for an oil painting, with a painterly interpretation adapted to the final artwork.
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