Looking to commission a portrait artist in Santa Monica, California? The Portrait Agency represents a curated roster of professional portrait artists serving clients across Los Angeles County and the wider California area. Every commission is bespoke, with most Santa Monica portrait paintings in the $5,000–$15,000 range.
Portrait Painting Services in Santa Monica
From traditional family heirlooms to corporate boardroom commissions, our artists offer a full range of portrait styles to suit every brief.
Why Commission a Portrait in Santa Monica
Santa Monica has long been home to families, businesses and institutions who understand the value of fine art. A commissioned oil portrait is more than a likeness — it is a record, an heirloom, and an expression of the people, places and milestones that matter most.
How to Commission a Portrait from Santa Monica
The Portrait Agency makes commissioning a portrait simple — we handle the artist matching, scheduling, contracts and delivery.
Step 1: Tell Us About Your Vision
Get in touch via our contact form or by phone. Most Santa Monica portrait commissions fall in the $5,000–$15,000 range.
Step 2: We Match You with the Right Artist
The Portrait Agency represents a curated roster of professional portrait artists across the United States.
Step 3: The Painting Process
Your chosen artist works from photographs or an in-person sitting. Most portraits are completed within six to twelve weeks.
Step 4: Delivery & Framing
The finished oil portrait is professionally packaged and delivered to Santa Monica.
Portrait Commission Pricing in Santa Monica
Most portrait commissions through The Portrait Agency in Santa Monica fall between $5,000 and $15,000, depending on canvas size, the number of sitters, the chosen artist, and the complexity of the composition.
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Commissioning a Portrait in Santa Monica, California
A commissioned portrait is the most personal piece of art you’ll ever own — and for clients in Santa Monica, the process should be as considered as the result. The Portrait Agency represents eight portrait artists whose work hangs in private homes, corporate boardrooms and academic halls across California and beyond.
Every Santa Monica commission begins the same way: a conversation about who the portrait is of, what it’s for, and where it will live. From there we recommend two or three artists from our roster whose style best fits your brief. You’ll see relevant examples of their previous work and pricing before any decision is made — there is no obligation at any stage.
For sitters in Los Angeles County, most artists travel to Santa Monica for the initial sitting (one to two hours) and complete the painting in their studio. Photographs are also welcome, particularly for posthumous portraits, child portraits, or international commissions. Final canvases are delivered framed and ready to hang.
Ready to Commission a Portrait in Santa Monica | Los Angeles County, California?
Get in touch with The Portrait Agency for a no-obligation quote.