Home portrait commissions

Commission a custom house portrait from your photos

A first home, family house, storefront, church, or beloved neighborhood can hold decades of memory. A MadeMay artist can turn your photographs into an original house portrait that feels personal rather than architectural or generic.

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2 vetted artists4 real portfolio examplesStarting at $400100% handmade

The people behind the work

Artists who paint homes, buildings, and meaningful places

Choose an artist for how they handle light, atmosphere, structure, and surrounding landscape. Your commission can stay faithful to one photograph or combine the best details from several.

Roma Through The Arch by Ritina Ansurkar

Ritina Ansurkar

Johnson City, Tennessee

From
$500

Self-taught acrylic & oil painter — bold landscapes, cityscapes, and figurative works

Ritina Ansurkar works from Johnson City, Tennessee. Their materials include acrylic, oil, canvas, and wood. Their portfolio includes "Roma Through The Arch" and "Soiree a Paris". Talk with Ritina about a custom portrait of a home, building, streetscape, or meaningful place from your reference photographs. Their MadeMay commissions currently start at $500; the final price depends on the specific size, material, and scope.

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Singin' in the Park by Jess Peoples

Jess Peoples

Nashville, Tennessee

From
$400

Nashville oil painter — landscapes, still life, and figurative work painted from life

Jess Peoples works from Nashville, Tennessee. Their materials include oil. Their portfolio includes "Singin' in the Park". Talk with Jess about a custom portrait of a home, building, streetscape, or meaningful place from your reference photographs. Their MadeMay commissions currently start at $400; the final price depends on the specific size, material, and scope.

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Real portfolio work

Homes and places interpreted by MadeMay artists

These artist-uploaded examples show different ways a building can become art, from a recognizable portrait to a more atmospheric memory of place.

Roma Through The Arch by Ritina Ansurkar

Ritina Ansurkar

Roma Through The Arch

Soiree a Paris by Ritina Ansurkar

Ritina Ansurkar

Soiree a Paris

Singin' in the Park by Jess Peoples

Jess Peoples

Singin' in the Park

Childhood Home by Ritina Ansurkar

Ritina Ansurkar

Childhood Home

The commission process

Turning a property photograph into a work of art

The artist can correct perspective, remove parked cars or signs, restore landscaping, change the season, and combine views, while keeping the architectural details that make the place recognizable.

  1. 01

    Gather reference views

    Share a clear front or three-quarter view plus close-ups of doors, windows, masonry, landscaping, signs, or other identifying details.

  2. 02

    Choose season and mood

    Decide whether the portrait should reflect the current setting, a remembered season, evening light, holiday decorations, or a simplified background.

  3. 03

    Confirm the composition

    The artist proposes a crop and orientation, then confirms what should be included, removed, restored, or emphasized.

  4. 04

    Review and deliver

    Review the artist's progress and final work, then arrange framing and delivery in time for the occasion or move date.

Planning your commission

A meaningful gift for a move, closing, or family milestone

House portraits are often commissioned when a family moves, sells a longtime home, celebrates an anniversary, or wants to preserve a building that no longer exists. The story matters as much as the facade, so share the memory behind the request.

If the best photograph includes clutter, poor weather, or an unfinished yard, do not worry. The artist can discuss which visual changes are practical while preserving the truth of the place.

Helpful details to share

  • Include one complete view of the property
  • Photograph important trim, signs, plants, and masonry
  • Share an older image if the building has changed
  • Tell the artist what the home means to its recipient
Describe your project

Invitation-only artists

Every MadeMay artist is selected before joining the marketplace.

Handmade originals

No AI-generated art and no factory or mass production.

One connected record

Scope, messages, payment, and delivery stay connected on MadeMay.

Questions clients ask

About house portraits

Can the artist remove cars, bins, wires, or people from the photo?

Usually, yes. A commissioned house portrait can simplify distracting details. Point out every requested change before the composition is approved.

Can an artist recreate a house that no longer exists?

Often. Old photographs, family snapshots, maps, architectural details, and written memories can be combined. The artist will explain what can be represented confidently from the available references.

Can the season or landscaping be changed?

Yes. Many artists can change foliage, weather, time of day, or landscaping, provided the requested look is discussed at the start.

How much does a custom house portrait cost?

Pricing depends on the artist, size, medium, architectural detail, background, and deadline. Compare starting prices here, then request a precise quote from the artist you prefer.

Begin with a conversation

Tell us what you want made. We will help you find the right artist.

Share the idea, references, dimensions, budget, and timing. You can compare artists and ask questions before deciding how to proceed.

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