Oil Painting Service

Custom Oil Portrait from Photo — Hand-Painted

From your favourite photo we create a unique, hand-painted oil portrait — painted by skilled artists, perfect as a family portrait, gift or keepsake. Swiss company, lifetime guarantee.

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✓ Hand-painted in oil on canvas ✓ Preview sketch for approval ✓ Swiss company since 2018 ✓ Lifetime guarantee

Why a hand-painted portrait beats a print

Real brushstrokes, real depth

A printed photo is a flat copy. A hand-painted oil portrait has visible brushstrokes, light reflections in the eyes, skin textures — every generation of your family will want to touch it.

Preview sketch included

Before we paint the oil portrait we send you a digital preview sketch for approval. You're certain pose, expression and background match your wishes — fully risk-free.

A gift with wow-effect

Wedding, golden anniversary, milestone birthday, remembrance of a loved one: a painted portrait is a gift that gets framed and lasts — not stored in a drawer.

Examples from our commissions

Real customer commissions: family portraits, single portraits, pet portraits — every work hand-painted with premium oil colours on canvas.

Custom Oil Portrait from Photo — Hand-Painted
Family portrait, classical pose
Custom Oil Portrait from Photo — Hand-Painted
Single portrait, elegant style
Custom Oil Portrait from Photo — Hand-Painted
Portrait from photo, oil on canvas

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How your portrait is made

1

Upload photo & configure

Upload your photo, pick format, number of people and style. Optionally configure a frame. From CHF 306 for a 30×40 cm portrait.

2

Preview sketch for approval

Within 5–7 days you receive a digital sketch. You review pose, expression and background — changes are free.

3

Artist paints in oil

After your approval our artist paints the portrait in real oil on cotton canvas. Drying + Swiss delivery: 3–5 weeks in total.

4

Delivery & guarantee

Insured shipping across Switzerland. If you're not satisfied we re-paint — or refund. Lifetime guarantee on the work.

What does a portrait from photo cost?

Transparent pricing by people-count and size. All prices include preview sketch, Swiss delivery and guarantee.

Single Portrait

ab CHF 306
  • 1 person, 30×40 cm
  • Preview sketch included
  • Delivery 3–5 weeks
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Family Portrait

ab CHF 426
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Large Portrait

ab CHF 690
  • 1–6 people, 80×100 cm
  • For living/dining rooms
  • Incl. sketch + shipping
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Answers to common questions

What photo quality do I need for a good portrait?
Ideally a sharp photo with natural light, at least 1500×2000 pixels. Older or blurry photos can also work — our artists are used to working with memory photos. Send us your best image and we give honest feedback.
Can I combine multiple photos?
Yes. If you want 3 people from 3 different photos combined into one family portrait, that's possible. Describe your desired composition during ordering or by email.
How long does delivery take?
Total 3–5 weeks from photo upload: 5–7 days for sketch, then ~14–21 days painting after your approval, plus 5–7 days drying and Swiss shipping.
What if I don't like the portrait?
Two safety levels: (1) at the sketch you check pose and composition — changes are free. (2) If the finished oil painting doesn't convince you, we re-paint or refund. Lifetime guarantee.
What size is right for the living room?
Above the sofa we recommend 60×80 cm to 100×120 cm. Rule of thumb: image width ≈ 2/3 of sofa width. In the dining room a cluster of smaller pieces works well. Send us a room photo if unsure.
Can deceased people be portrayed?
Yes, this is an important part of our work. Memorial portraits help many families remember. We work with particular care, also from old or black-and-white photos.
Which styles are available?
Classic-realistic (default), modern-impressionist, or pop art. Most portraits are classic-realistic — timeless effect.
Is the background painted too or only the person?
Both possible. By default we paint a monochrome elegant background (warm beige/grey tones). On request we keep your original background or replace it with a custom scene.
How is the painting delivered — with or without frame?
Default: stretched on canvas frame, ready to hang. Optionally a matching wooden frame (full or floater frame from CHF 89).
Are you a Swiss company?
Yes. ArtMinded is a Swiss GmbH based in Wädenswil ZH. Order processing, sketch approval and shipping are handled from Switzerland. Our artists have many years of experience in classical oil portraits.

Ready for your portrait?

Configure your portrait now — upload photo, choose size, approve the sketch. Risk-free thanks to preview sketch and money-back guarantee.

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