Custom Portrait Commission Details
A commissioned portrait is more than a likeness. It is a work of fine art to be treasured for generations; a lasting, elegant record of a person, a family, a pet or a significant moment in life. As a fine art portrait artist, Carlos Suarez’s traditionally grounded approach combines careful observation, classical technique and the richness and permanence of oil paint. Each commissioned oil portrait is painted by his hand, with particular attention to expression, character, light, and the subtle details that make a portrait deeply personal. His work is intended not simply to decorate a room, but to become a family, company or community heirloom—an artwork to be lived with, cherished, and passed down through generations.
Portrait Specialties & Mediums
Custom oil portraits by portrait artist Carlos Suarez are executed on high-quality archival linen canvases across a variety of traditional dimensions ranging from intimate to commanding. Custom dimensions can be tailored to accommodate specific architectural settings. Each oil portrait is rendered in the finest grade pigments crafted to last for centuries.
The Custom Portrait Commission Process
Step 1: Concept, Planning & Reference Photo Selection
Carlos works closely with each client to understand the story behind the portrait and the qualities they want the finished oil painting to convey, as well as deciding on the perfect dimensions. A live portrait sitting may be scheduled to execute the piece; alternatively, photographs and other references are carefully assembled to establish the composition, pose, lighting, clothing, and setting. This allows remote estates to confidently initiate their commission without requiring extensive travel.
Step 2: The Studio Painting Process
As one of the premiere classically-trained portrait artists in Florida, Carlos will bring your vision to life using the finest quality archival oil pigments on a luxurious linen canvas built to last for generations. The result is a contemporary, realistic oil portrait with stunning depth, personality and detail.
Step 3: Varnish, Packing & Secure Shipping
Once the oil layers are completely dried, a protective fine art varnish is applied for long-term conservation. Your portrait on canvas, along with an official Certificate of Provenance, are then wrapped securely in a protective fine art shipping box manufactured in the USA by Airfloat Systems– the brand trusted by museums and galleries worldwide. The painting will be insured and shipped by UPS directly to your home or business with tracking included.
The cost for a custom fine art oil portrait depends on the selected canvas dimensions and the complexity of the subject matter. Because every portrait is meticulously hand-painted using premium materials in Carlos’s Florida studio, he provides personalized quotes based on each client’s specific needs. Contact the studio directly to discuss your project.
Yes. If you want to commission an oil portrait to honor a loved one, I can work seamlessly with older or separate photographs. I carefully analyze the lighting direction and features from your reference photos to merge them into a single, cohesive, traditional family oil portrait.
Yes. We offer free standard shipping across the continental United States using UPS. Each oil portrait is packed securely inside a protective box made especially for shipping valuable artwork, so your painting arrives in immaculate condition. Insurance and tracking are included.