Our oil painting processFrom blank canvasto your home.
Your painting begins after you order. Discover how we build it by hand, share the finished work with you, and refine the details before it leaves for your home.
See how your painting is made
- 100% hand-painted
- Photos before shipping
- Unlimited revisions before approval
A considered process. A personal result.
From choosing your artwork to approving the final details, here is what you can expect from a made-to-order painting.
Choose your painting
Select the artwork, size and framing option. For a custom piece, share your reference and ideas with us.
We paint it by hand
We prepare the canvas and develop the painting in layers, from the first sketch to the finishing details.
Review and refine
Receive photos of your completed painting. Request adjustments until you are happy to give your final approval.
Prepare and deliver
After approval, we allow for drying, complete any selected framing, and pack your painting for its journey.
Watch a painting take shape.
The same composition develops through five stages below. Each brushstroke adds something new: structure, colour, depth, then the details that bring it together.
Sketch the composition
Map the main shapes, proportions and placement.
Lay in the first colours
Establish the sky, light and broad areas of colour.
Build shape and depth
Develop trees, architecture and the foreground.
Refine colour and texture
Balance the tones and bring the scene into focus.
Finish the details
Refine highlights, shadows and small features, then review the painting as a whole.
Oil paint. Cotton canvas. A human touch.
We work with oil paints on prepared cotton canvas. Different brushes help shape broad passages and finer details, with time between layers as the painting develops.
See it. Refine it. Make it yours.
We send photos of your completed painting before shipping, so you can take a close look and tell us what you think.
Ask us to adjust the painting until you are satisfied with the finished result.
Review your photos
Look at the overall composition, colours and details in the images we send.
Share your feedback
Let us know what you would like adjusted. Clear notes or marked-up photos help us understand your request.
Confirm the final painting
Once you are happy, give your final approval. We then complete the preparation needed for shipping.
Planning for a particular date?
Tell us before ordering. Revisions and drying can add time. While revisions or your final approval are still pending, we cannot commit to a fixed dispatch or arrival date.
From the final brushstroke to your doorstep.
Painting, approval, preparation and transit are separate stages. The timing below helps you plan for each part of the journey.
10–14 days
Typical painting time. Larger, highly detailed or custom pieces may take 2–3 weeks or longer.
Time to get it right
Allow additional time for your review, any revisions, drying, selected framing and protective packaging.
5–10 business days
Estimated travel time after dispatch for most standard shipments. Destination and package size affect the service used.
Over 38 inches? Plan for ocean freight.
When any framed dimension exceeds 38 inches, the painting generally travels by ocean freight. Allow approximately 28–35 days after dispatch, in addition to production and preparation.
After arrival in the destination country, final delivery is by truck. The carrier will call ahead to arrange the delivery time.
Standard shipping and applicable duties and taxes are included in the order price.
All timeframes are estimates. Approval, revisions, customs and carrier schedules can affect the delivery date.
Before your painting begins.
Have something more specific in mind? We can help with size, colour, framing and custom requests.
Ask us a questionAre your paintings made by hand?
Yes. Our oil paintings are painted by hand with oil paints on canvas. They are not canvas prints.
Will I see my painting before it ships?
Yes. For your made-to-order painting, we send photos for you to review. You can request changes before giving your final approval for shipment.
What if I would like something changed?
Tell us which details you would like adjusted. We offer unlimited revisions before final approval and work with you until you are satisfied. Revisions may add time to the process.
Can you paint a custom size or work from my reference?
Yes. Share your preferred size, reference image and any colour or composition requests. We will discuss the details, price and expected timing before you place a custom order.
How long will my painting take?
Typical painting time is around 10–14 days. Your review, revisions, drying, framing and shipping are additional stages. Complex pieces and larger framed orders can take longer. See the timing information above and our shipping policy for details.
Can you guarantee a particular dispatch or delivery date?
Please contact us before ordering if you have a deadline. While your painting still needs revisions or final approval, we cannot commit to a fixed dispatch or arrival date. Any special timing arrangement must be confirmed with us in advance.