Travel and favourite-place memories
A mountain view, waterfront, family cottage, street, garden, restaurant, hotel, or landscape connected to a trip or shared experience.
Custom paintings in Vancouver inspired by meaningful places and moments
I create original watercolour and ink commissioned artwork for clients across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. My commissions are created from your photos and thoughtfully composed to capture personality, memory, and the feeling of a place.
Based in Vancouver, I work with clients locally and ship original artwork across Canada.
I accept commissions in limited numbers each season to ensure every piece gets dedicated attention.
Request a commissionTypes of custom paintings I create in Vancouver
Clients commission custom paintings for many reasons. Some are celebrating a milestone. Others are honouring a memory or preserving a place that matters.
Common commissioned pieces include:
- Custom pet portraits in Vancouver
- Custom house portraits in Vancouver
- Memorial paintings from photos
- Portrait paintings from reference photos
- Meaningful neighbourhood, travel, or landscape paintings
Each painting is created in my watercolour and ink style. I use your photos as a foundation, then compose the artwork to capture the feeling of the moment, not just the exact details of the photo.
Why work with a Vancouver commissioned artist
Working with a Vancouver-based artist means direct communication, thoughtful decisions, and an artwork that is intentionally made, not mass produced.
Local familiarity can matter, especially for architecture and neighbourhood character. I work with clients across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, including Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, East Vancouver, Burnaby, and North Vancouver.
- Direct communication with the artist who paints your commission
- Composition choices guided by your story, not templates
- Professional archival materials and careful packaging
- Local pickup may be possible depending on timing and location
If you want details on the steps and what to send, you can learn more about commissions.
Meaningful moments I can translate into a painting
Custom paintings are well suited to stories that do not fit neatly into a house or pet portrait. The subject can be ordinary to everyone else and still hold deep meaning for you.
Personal milestones
A wedding venue, proposal location, graduation, retirement, anniversary, family tradition, or another moment that deserves a lasting form.
A scene that does not exist in one photo
I can review multiple references to bring together a place, person, pet, object, season, or viewpoint into one considered composition.
How to commission a custom painting in Vancouver
1.
Initial conversation
Share your photos and tell me about the place, person, pet, or memory you want captured.
2.
Scope and timeline
We confirm size, pricing, and timeline based on your needs and current availability.
3.
Artwork creation
Your painting is created using professional-grade watercolour and ink on archival paper.
4.
Delivery
Local pickup in Vancouver may be arranged, or your artwork is carefully packaged and shipped across Canada.
If you already know what you want, start here: pet portraits or house portraits.
Custom painting pricing
Pricing varies based on size and complexity. Most commissions fall into these ranges:
- Small works (around 8 × 10 inches): from $225 CAD
- Medium works (around 9 × 12 inches): from $485 CAD
- Larger works (around 10 × 14 inches): from $800 CAD
Final pricing is confirmed during our initial discussion once I have reviewed your photos and any background details.
I accept commissions in limited numbers to ensure each painting receives dedicated attention.
What Vancouver clients are saying
I wanted a custom painting done for an anniversary gift. Ally was terrific and captured the scene I asked for beautifully. He updated me on the progress throughout to make sure the final work was just right. It's a very special piece of art my husband and I now have in our home that reminds us of our love story.
- L B
Frequently asked questions
How do I commission a custom painting in Vancouver?
Start with a short conversation. Share reference photos and tell me what matters most about the place, home, pet, or memory. From there, I confirm size options, pricing, and timeline. Once approved, your custom painting is created in my watercolour and ink style and delivered locally in Vancouver or shipped across Canada.
Do you create custom house portraits in Vancouver?
Yes. I create custom house portraits in Vancouver for clients across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Whether it is a gift, a real estate closing piece, or a personal memory of a family home, the goal is to capture both the structure and the emotional meaning behind it.
Do you offer pet portrait commissions in Vancouver?
Yes. I create custom pet portraits in Vancouver using your reference photos. The focus is on expression, presence, and personality, not simply replicating a photograph.
Can you create a memorial painting from a photo?
Yes. Many clients commission memorial paintings from photographs to honour a loved one, a home, or a meaningful moment. While reference images guide the composition, the final artwork focuses on capturing the atmosphere of the memory rather than producing a strict photographic copy.
Can you combine several photographs into one painting?
Yes. When the memory is spread across several images, I can review them together and suggest how to combine the most meaningful details into one natural composition.
How long does a commissioned painting take?
Most custom paintings are completed within 3 to 5 weeks depending on size and current availability. Timelines are confirmed during the initial discussion.
Do you only work with Vancouver clients?
No. While I am based in Vancouver and regularly work with local clients, commissioned paintings are also shipped safely across Canada. Local clients may arrange pickup if preferred.
What sizes are available for custom paintings?
Most commissioned paintings range from approximately 8 × 10 inches to 10 × 14 inches. Larger sizes may be possible depending on the project. Pricing is based on size and complexity, and is confirmed before work begins.
Do you offer house painting or interior painting services?
No. I am a commissioned watercolour and ink artist based in Vancouver. I create original artwork such as pet portraits, house portraits, and memory paintings on archival paper. I do not provide residential or commercial painting services.
Commission a custom painting in Vancouver
Send one to three photos and a short note about what you want to preserve. I will confirm what will work, suggest the best size, and share a realistic timeline for your custom painting.
Request a commission