Landscape commissions

Hire a landscape artist to paint a place that matters

Commission an original landscape from your photographs, memories, or a place an artist can visit. From a family property to a distant coastline, the goal is not only to record the view but to preserve what it felt like to be there.

5 vetted artists12 real portfolio examplesStarting at $400100% handmade

The people behind the work

Landscape artists with distinct ways of seeing

Some artists paint on location; others build a composition from photographs and studies. Compare how each artist handles color, distance, weather, architecture, and light.

Hike with Me by Jess Peoples

Jess Peoples

Nashville, Tennessee

From
$400

Nashville oil painter — landscapes, still life, and figurative work painted from life

Jess Peoples works from Nashville, Tennessee. Their materials include oil. Their portfolio includes "Hike with Me" and "Shadows Passing". Talk with Jess about an original landscape or cityscape based on your place, photographs, memories, and preferred atmosphere. Their MadeMay commissions currently start at $400; the final price depends on the specific size, material, and scope.

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Enjoying The Summer by Ritina Ansurkar

Ritina Ansurkar

Johnson City, Tennessee

From
$500

Self-taught acrylic & oil painter — bold landscapes, cityscapes, and figurative works

Ritina Ansurkar works from Johnson City, Tennessee. Their materials include acrylic, oil, canvas, and wood. Their portfolio includes "Enjoying The Summer" and "Costa Amalfitana". Talk with Ritina about an original landscape or cityscape based on your place, photographs, memories, and preferred atmosphere. Their MadeMay commissions currently start at $500; the final price depends on the specific size, material, and scope.

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Contemporary Floral Landscape | Mixed Media  & Oil Painting by Renee Dumont

Renee Dumont

Boston, MA

From
$2,000

Fine Art Commission Specialist | Contemporary Impressionist Floral Landscapes & Select Pet Portraits

Renee Dumont works from Boston, MA. Their materials include Oil, Acrylic, and Mixed Media. Their portfolio includes "Contemporary Floral Landscape | Mixed Media & Oil Painting" and "Living Room Art | Contemporary Floral Landscape Painting". Talk with Renee about an original landscape or cityscape based on your place, photographs, memories, and preferred atmosphere. Their MadeMay commissions currently start at $2,000; the final price depends on the specific size, material, and scope.

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Shadowed Lane by Laurie Humble

Laurie Humble

Houston, Texas

From
$6,000

Award-winning contemporary realist painter & sculptor

Laurie Humble works from Houston, Texas. Their materials include watercolor, oil, acrylic, and graphite. Their portfolio includes "Shadowed Lane". Talk with Laurie about an original landscape or cityscape based on your place, photographs, memories, and preferred atmosphere. Their MadeMay commissions currently start at $6,000; the final price depends on the specific size, material, and scope.

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Morning Mist by Sariah Patterson
From
$800

Oil painter specializing in luminous portraits

Sariah Patterson works from Mesa, AZ. Their materials include Oil paint and acrylic. Their portfolio includes "Morning Mist". Talk with Sariah about an original landscape or cityscape based on your place, photographs, memories, and preferred atmosphere. Their MadeMay commissions currently start at $800; the final price depends on the specific size, material, and scope.

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The commission process

Commissioning a landscape from a place or photograph

Landscape commissions can begin with a single image, a group of travel photographs, a property address, or an in-person visit. The artist helps decide what to keep literal and where interpretation will make the scene stronger.

  1. 01

    Describe the place

    Share photographs, location, season, time of day, and the memory or occasion connected to the landscape.

  2. 02

    Choose the artist's eye

    Compare plein air, realist, impressionistic, expressive, and contemporary work, then select the artist whose atmosphere feels closest to your idea.

  3. 03

    Plan the view

    Agree on orientation, horizon, focal point, color, architecture, people, and whether several references should become one composition.

  4. 04

    Approve the original

    Review progress as agreed, then arrange varnishing, framing, packing, and delivery for the finished painting.

Planning your commission

A landscape can preserve more than a view

Clients commission landscapes to remember a childhood property, wedding site, vacation, hometown, favorite trail, or changing skyline. Tell the artist which details anchor the memory so they are not lost in a beautiful but generic scene.

You can also discuss combining the best light, weather, and composition from several photographs. The result remains an original painting, guided by your references and the artist's judgment.

Helpful details to share

  • Share wide views and close details
  • Name the season, weather, and time of day you remember
  • Identify landmarks that must remain recognizable
  • Explain whether accuracy or atmosphere matters most
Describe your project

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One connected record

Scope, messages, payment, and delivery stay connected on MadeMay.

Questions clients ask

About custom landscape paintings

Can a landscape artist work from photographs?

Yes. Many landscape commissions begin with photographs. Multiple images can help the artist understand the larger setting, details, season, and light.

Can several views be combined?

Often. An artist can build a composition from separate views when perspective and lighting can be reconciled. Share the references before agreeing on scope.

Can people, pets, or buildings be added to the landscape?

Usually. Tell the artist which figures or structures should appear and provide clear reference photographs for each.

How much does a custom landscape painting cost?

Price depends on artist, medium, dimensions, complexity, travel, framing, and deadline. MadeMay shows starting prices, followed by a project-specific quote from the artist.

Begin with a conversation

Tell us what you want made. We will help you find the right artist.

Share the idea, references, dimensions, budget, and timing. You can compare artists and ask questions before deciding how to proceed.

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