Johnna, old masters / classical oil studio commission artist based in AL

Some things are worth waiting for. A commissioned oil portrait is painted for you, from your photographs and your story, and then it lives on your wall for decades.

I’m a classically trained painter, and my portraits are built on precise draftsmanship and a deep feeling for color. They hold their own in a room full of contemporary art. I approach every commission as a collaboration, because my mission is simple: to turn your vision into a treasured work of art.

This is an investment piece. It will hang through anniversaries, new homes and growing families, and one day it will be the painting your children argue over. I work from your own photographs, so the finished portrait carries the real faces and the real light of your day.

How it works

1. We talk through your vision. Message me about your wedding, who should be in the painting, and where it will hang. We’ll discuss the canvas size together, based on the space it’s for. Your price is shaped by three things: the size of the canvas, the number of people in the portrait, and the level of detail, from a close portrait of the two of you to a full-length scene with your setting painted in.
2. Choosing the photographs to paint from. I work from high-quality photos taken by a photographer of your choice. If you already have photos you love, I’m happy to work from those if I feel they will make a great painting.
3. We secure your place. We sign a simple agreement and your deposit places you on my wait list, with everything handled securely through the platform.
4. I paint, and you follow along. From deposit to completion, the process typically takes 2 to 6 months depending on size and complexity. I send you progress updates throughout, so you see the portrait come to life.
5. You approve your painting. I share photos of the finished piece. Once you’re happy, the balance is paid and I ship your painting to you.

Choosing your size

Prices start from $3,650 and range up to $17,000, depending on canvas size, number of subjects and level of detail. Both packages begin with a conversation, where I’ll recommend the size and composition that suit your wall and the people you’d like painted. Your price is confirmed once we’ve discussed the wall, the people and the photographs.

Cherished is a closer, more personal piece: It’s right for a bust-length portrait of the couple, a portrait of one person, or a full-length couple painted with a softer, simpler background.

Heirloom is the grander piece: It brings in three or more people, a full-length couple painted in finer detail, or the setting of your day painted in with care. It’s made for couples who want the whole scene held on the canvas, or the most detailed portrait possible.

Delivery

• Delivery time varies depending on shipping location
• Pick-up from my studio welcomed wherever possible
• Shipping and handling quoted separately
• Framing not included

To enquire

Tell me your preferred package (if you know already), the people you’d like painted, where the painting will hang, and whether you already have photographs or need a photographer.