Commission a Painting
Commission a bespoke portrait or conceptual painting. Emmanuel works closely with each client — listening first, then building an image that is singular, considered, and entirely yours.
The Approach
Every commission begins with a conversation, not a brief.
A commissioned painting is not simply a reproduction of a photograph. It is a translation — from the living, feeling person into paint, light, and considered composition. Emmanuel brings the same attention to a commission as to any work in his solo exhibitions.
The process is unhurried and collaborative. You will be involved at every stage: from the initial discussion of mood and reference, through the compositional sketch, to the final approval before varnishing and delivery.
Commissions range from intimate portrait studies to large-scale conceptual works. Each is made in oil on canvas, with the same botanical backgrounds, rich textiles, and layered luminosity that define the body of work.
Turnaround Time
8–12 weeks from deposit to delivery. Rush commissions (6 weeks) available on request — subject to availability and a surcharge.
Medium & Support
Oil on linen or cotton canvas. Stretched and ready to hang. Certificate of authenticity and care instructions included with every work.
Payment Terms
50% deposit on confirmation to secure your slot. Balance due on completion, before shipping. Deposits are non-refundable after work commences.
Shipping & Collection
Professional art shipping worldwide, fully insured. Local collection from the Accra studio available by appointment. Crating and customs documentation provided.
Satisfaction
One round of revisions included at the sketch stage and one at near-completion. Emmanuel's goal is a painting you will live with for a lifetime.
How It Works
Submit the form below — your vision, size preference, and any reference images. Emmanuel responds personally within 48 hours.
Day 1
A short call or email exchange to discuss your vision in depth — mood, palette, scale, and what you want the painting to hold.
Week 1
A compositional sketch for your approval. Once confirmed, a 50% deposit secures your place in the studio schedule.
Weeks 1–2
Emmanuel builds the painting in layers over several weeks. A progress image is shared at the midpoint for your review and input.
Weeks 2–10
Final approval, balance payment, then professional crating and shipping — fully insured, with tracking — to anywhere in the world.
Weeks 10–12
Investment
Portrait Study
16 × 20 in — 24 × 30 in
$1,800 USD
Starting price · Single figure
Full Portrait
30 × 40 in — 36 × 48 in
$3,500 USD
Starting price · Single figure with background
Large Scale
48 × 60 in and above
$6,500 USD
Starting price · Custom dimensions available
All prices are starting points. Final pricing depends on complexity, number of figures, and size. Send an inquiry for an exact quote — no obligation.
Get in Touch
Fill in the form with as much detail as you have. Emmanuel reads every inquiry personally and responds within 48 hours. There is no obligation — the first conversation is simply a conversation.
Your information will only be used to respond to your inquiry. Emmanuel does not share client details with third parties.
Thank you for reaching out. Emmanuel will read your message personally and reply within 48 hours. In the meantime, feel free to browse the full collection.
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From Collectors
"I commissioned a portrait of my mother for her 60th birthday. Emmanuel asked me questions I hadn't thought to answer about her — how she holds herself, what her stillness feels like — and the painting captured exactly that. It is the most considered gift I have ever given."
"The process was as beautiful as the result. Emmanuel communicated at every stage, shared progress photographs, and was genuinely interested in getting it right rather than getting it done. The painting arrived perfectly packed and is now the centrepiece of our sitting room."
"I came to Emmanuel with very little — a single photograph and a feeling I wanted the painting to have. He translated both into something I could not have imagined. The background he designed is extraordinary. I have since commissioned a second work."