Custom Oil Portrait Painting – Hand-Painted Heirloom from Your Photo

Timeless Brushstrokes That Capture Souls, Not Just Smiles

  At CarveMoments, our classically-trained artists transform your photographs into museum-quality oil paintings, using techniques perfected by Renaissance masters. Each portrait is meticulously hand-painted on premium linen canvas, ensuring your loved ones (or furry friends) are immortalized in rich, luminous colors that photos can’t replicate.

✨ Why Choose Our Oil Portraits?

1. 100% Handcrafted by Portrait Specialists:                                                               No digital prints or AI filters – every shadow and highlight is mixed and layered by hand.                                                                                                              Techniques: Impasto texture for 3D depth, glazing for jewel-like tones.

2. Your Vision, Perfected in Paint:                                                                      Photorealistic (every eyelash and fur strand rendered)                                Impressionist (romantic brushwork for weddings)                                                                Pet caricatures (whimsical costumes/backgrounds)                                                    Canvas sizes: 16"x20" to 36"48" (framing options available).

3. Archival-Quality Materials:                                                                                  Winsor & Newton oils on Belgian linen – resists cracking for 100+ years.                    Includes artist’s certificate and progress photos of your painting’s creation.

4. The Ultimate Emotional Gift:                                                                                    Wedding portraits that feel like Old Masters’ works. Pet memorials where their eyes seem to follow you.

⚙️ Creation Process

1. Photo Submission: Pro tip: Natural lighting photos yield best color matching.

2. Artist Sketching: 3-5 day study to plan brushwork and palette.

3. Painting: 20-30 hours of layering (drying time between sessions).

4. Varnishing & Shipping: Protective gamvar varnish applied → rolled in acid-free tube for safe delivery.

🎨 More Than a Portrait – A Handmade Legacy.
Each artist completes only 2-3 paintings weekly for quality control.