Commission an Original Oil Portrait on Canvas

Portrait Commissions

Original Portrait Painting by Marina Stognieva

A portrait created by an artist is more than a likeness. It preserves a person’s character, expression, presence and unique atmosphere through the language of painting.

Ukrainian artist Marina Stognieva creates individual oil portraits on canvas from photographs supplied by the client. You may commission a portrait of yourself, a loved one, a family, friends or a special artwork for a wedding, anniversary or another meaningful occasion.

Every portrait is painted entirely by hand and exists as a unique original artwork. Before beginning, the artist carefully discusses the composition, canvas size, colour palette, artistic style and all important details with the client.

“In a portrait, I want to capture not only a person’s features, but also the light, character and inner presence that make them unique.”

— Marina Stognieva

Examples of Portrait Painting

Below are examples of Marina Stognieva’s portrait work. These photographs allow you to see the artist’s approach to colour, facial expression, character and the details that bring each image to life.

What Is Needed to Commission a Portrait

How the Portrait Is Created

After all details have been discussed, the artist prepares an individual proposal confirming the canvas size, final price and estimated completion time.

The portrait is created entirely by hand with brushes and oil paints on canvas. It is not a digital print or mechanically reproduced image, but a unique original work of art.

The artist begins painting after the composition and the client’s wishes have been fully agreed upon and payment has been received.

Portrait Painting Video

This video offers a closer look at Marina Stognieva’s painting style, the texture of the oil paint and her approach to creating expressive portrait images.

Portrait Pricing & Payment

The price of a commissioned portrait is calculated individually and depends on the canvas size, the number of people, the complexity of the composition and the chosen painting style.

After all details have been discussed, the artist confirms the final price and estimated completion time. Work on the portrait begins after full payment has been received.

Payment is available via PayPal, international bank transfer or another mutually agreed payment method.

Worldwide Shipping

Completed portraits can be shipped internationally. Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated individually depending on the size of the artwork and the destination country.

“A meaningful portrait preserves more than appearance — it preserves a presence to which we want to return.”

— Marina Stognieva