How to Commission a Custom Painting
A commissioned painting is the one piece of art guaranteed to be yours alone — the right subject, the right colours, the right size for your wall. Canadian artist Martin Pryce welcomes custom commissions, and the process is simpler than most people expect. Here’s how it works.
Why commission a painting?
You commission when you want something off-the-shelf art can’t give you: a specific place that matters to you, a size that fits an exact wall, or a palette that works with your room. It’s also how you get an original of a subject that may have already sold.
The commission process, step by step
First, get in touch and share your idea — a subject, a photo, a room, or just a feeling. Martin then confirms the subject, size, and price, and agrees a rough timeline. A deposit reserves your spot in the studio schedule and covers materials. From there, the piece is painted in Martin’s bold, contemporary acrylic style, with progress photos along the way. Once you’re happy, the balance is settled and the finished painting ships to you.
What you can commission
Commissions span Martin’s full range: Canadian Rockies scenes such as Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the Three Sisters; West Coast and Vancouver Island shorelines and forests; florals in a specific flower or palette; and modern abstracts built around your colours and scale. Custom sizes are welcome to fit a specific wall, as are one-of-a-kind resin art tables.
Pricing and timeline
Original paintings are priced by size (square inches), so a commission’s cost scales with its dimensions; Martin confirms the exact price before any work begins. Timelines depend on size and the current studio schedule — reach out early if you have a deadline like a holiday, wedding, or move-in date.
How to start
Tell Martin what you have in mind through the contact page, by email, or via WhatsApp. Even a rough idea and a photo are enough to begin the conversation.
Where to see the work first
Browse the store and galleries — Canadian Rockies and West Coast landscapes, florals, modern abstracts, and art-furniture tables — to get a feel for Martin’s style, then reach out to commission your own.
Frequently asked questions
How do I commission a custom painting?
Contact Martin Pryce with your idea — a subject, photo, size, or room. He confirms the concept, size, price, and timeline, takes a deposit, paints the piece with progress updates, and ships it once you approve.
How much does a commission cost?
Originals are priced by size (per square inch), so cost depends on the dimensions. Martin confirms the exact price before starting.
How long does a commission take?
It depends on the size and the current studio schedule. Reach out early if you have a specific deadline.
What can I have painted?
Canadian Rockies and West Coast scenes, florals, modern abstracts, custom sizes, and resin art tables. Specific locations such as Banff, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake are welcome.
Do you ship commissions across Canada?
Yes — finished commissions ship Canada-wide.