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Richard Day Studio

Portrait Painting Commission — Hand-Painted Oil on Canvas (Single Subject)

Portrait Painting Commission — Hand-Painted Oil on Canvas (Single Subject)

£295.00 GBP
£295.00 GBP
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Commission a hand-painted portrait painting from your photo. A bespoke original oil and acrylic painting on canvas, painted entirely by hand by British artist Richard Day, with bold gestural brushwork, vivid colour and graffiti-influenced texture. Every commission is original — no prints, no digital, no AI.

What's included

  • Original oil & acrylic painting on canvas
  • Painted from reference photos you supply
  • Signed on front and reverse
  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • Time-lapse video of the painting being created, sent on completion
  • Free worldwide shipping — professionally packaged and insured
  • Turnaround approx. 2–4 weeks from reference approval
  • Full money-back guarantee

How the commission process works

After purchase, I'll be in touch to discuss composition, size and reference photos before I start. The more reference photos you send, the better the result — five to ten works well for a single-subject portrait. See the full commission process →

About the artist

I'm Richard Day, a British contemporary portrait artist working from my studio in Norwich, UK. Over the past decade my hand-painted portraits have been shipped to collectors across the US, UK, Europe and beyond. Read more about my work →

Sizes & pricing

Choose from 11 sizes ranging from 20×24" (£295) to 72×72" (£1,495). Need a custom size? Drop me an email and I'll come back with a quote.

Shipping & stretching

Paintings 48×48" and larger are removed from their stretcher bars and shipped rolled in a protective tube. You'll need to have the canvas stretched by a local framer on arrival — most framers offer this as a standard service.

Browse available original portrait paintings if you'd prefer to buy a finished piece rather than commission one.

  • No Gallery Markup
  • Tracked Delivery
  • Easy Returns
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Your commission, Start to Finish.

HOW IT WORKS.

01

YOU ORDER

Choose your size and place your order. No reference image needed yet — just get it locked in.

02

SEND YOUR REFERENCE

After checkout, you'll receive an email with instructions. Reply with a clear photo of your subject and any notes on what you'd like.

03

PAINT IT

Once your reference is confirmed, I get straight to work. Your piece is painted entirely by hand in oils and acrylics.

04

PHOTOS FOR APPROVAL

When the painting is finished, you'll receive photos before anything ships. Not happy with something? I'll adjust it — nothing leaves the studio until you say so.

05

DELIVERY

It ships tracked and insured direct to your door. Carefully wrapped, ready to hang. No surprises.

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COMMON QUESTIONS.

How do I send my reference photo?

After you place your order, you'll receive a confirmation email. Simply reply with a clear, high quality photo of your subject. If you're unsure which to go with, send a few over, and I'll give my recommendation before I start.

Can I request a custom canvas size?

Absolutely — if you don't see the size you're looking for, just drop me a message and I'll get back to you with a quote.

How long does it take?

Turnaround is typically 2–4 weeks from the point your reference is confirmed. Once you've placed your order and we've agreed on your image, I'll give you a more accurate timeframe before I start.

Will I see it before it ships?

Yes, always. When the painting is finished I'll send photos under natural light before it's packed. If anything isn't right, I'll adjust it. Nothing leaves the studio without your sign-off.

What if I'm not happy with the result?

There are no limits on revisions — I'll keep working until you're happy. If after all that it still isn't right, contact me within 14 days of delivery and we'll sort it out.

Can I commission someone who isn't famous?

Absolutely. Family members, partners, friends, children — anyone. The style stays the same regardless of the subject. If they matter to you, they're worth painting.

10+ YRS
Portrait practice
900+
Past buyers
★ 5.0
Commission reviews
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