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Commission an original painting by Dario Moschetta, a mixed media canvas photographed inside the artist's studio in Italy

Commissions

Commission an original painting

Work directly with the artist. No gallery, no intermediary, no markup. Portraits, heads, classical figures and large format canvases, created for your space and your subject.

325+original works sold
15+countries
100%positive feedback
4 to 6weeks average delivery

What a commission is

One painting, made for one person

A commission is not a reproduction and not a variation on request. It is a new original work, painted from the beginning for a specific person, a specific subject and a specific wall.

You describe the subject, the format and the palette of the room. I propose a direction, share the work in progress and deliver a signed original with its certificate of authenticity. Works are held in collections at the St Regis in Rome, Kai’s Songbird in Doha and Torre Velasca in Milan, and have been commissioned by La Perla.

Italian contemporary artist Dario Moschetta in his studio, where every commissioned painting is created by hand

What you can commission

Four directions, one hand

Every commission starts from an existing body of work, so you know the language before the first brushstroke.

Mixed media portrait painting on canvas, an example of a commissioned work by Dario Moschetta

Portraits on canvas

Layered mixed media on canvas. Acrylic, spray and torn paper, built up in stages from a photograph or a live sitting.

Original ink portrait drawing on paper, part of the 200 series available to commission

Portraits on paper

Ink, sanguine or graphite on heavy paper. Figurative, intimate, ideal as a first acquisition or a gift.

Ancient Beauty painting, a classical figure reworked in contemporary mixed media

Ancient Beauty

Classical figures and busts reworked in contemporary mixed media. Strong presence in large formats.

New York cityscape painting in mixed media on canvas, available as a commissioned work

Cityscapes

New York, London, Milan. Collage and acrylic on canvas, up to 150 x 180 cm and beyond on request.

Already sold?

The work you wanted is gone. The hand that made it is not.

Most of my originals sell once and never come back. If you found a piece marked as sold, tell me which one. I can create a new work in the same series, same technique and same spirit, in the format that fits your wall.

Commissioned original painting displayed in a private collector's home, a large scale portrait by Dario Moschetta

How it works

Five steps, no surprises

1

Your brief

Subject, format, palette and the room the work will live in. A photo of the wall helps.

2

Proposal

I reply within 48 hours with direction, size options, final price and delivery date.

3

Deposit

50 percent to start. Bank transfer or card. The balance is due only when you approve the finished work.

4

Studio updates

Photos of the work in progress at the key stages. One round of adjustments is included.

5

Delivery

Signed original, certificate of authenticity, tracked worldwide shipping included in the price.

Formats and pricing

Transparent from the first email

Studio prices, direct from the artist. Certificate of authenticity and tracked worldwide shipping are included. No gallery commission is applied.

Format Medium Typical use From
A4 and A3 on paper Ink, sanguine, graphite First acquisition, gift €180
60 x 80 cm Mixed media on canvas Living room, bedroom, office €765
100 x 100 cm Mixed media on canvas Statement wall €1,200
150 x 180 cm Mixed media on canvas Lobby, stairwell, large interior €3,000
110 x 146 cm Signed fine art print Large wall on a smaller budget €900

The last line is the only option that is not a unique original. It is a large format museum quality print, signed and numbered by hand, produced from a work of your choice in the archive. Everything above it is painted from the beginning for you.

Selected commissions

Works made on request

Large format Ancient Beauty painting commissioned for Kai's Songbird restaurant in Doha
Ancient Beauty, large formatKai’s Songbird restaurant, Doha
Commissioned fine art print installed in a private residence at Torre Velasca in Milan
Fine art print supplyTorre Velasca residences, Milan
Large commissioned fine art print installed at the St Regis hotel in Rome
Large fine art printSt Regis hotel, Rome
Commissioned New York cityscape, mixed media on canvas, 100 x 100 cm
New York cityscape, 100 x 100 cmPrivate collector, Italy
Ink illustration commissioned for La Perla, London, part of a fashion illustration series
Illustration seriesLa Perla, London
Commissioned male portrait painting, 40 x 68 cm, created for a private collector
Male bust portrait, 40 x 68 cmPrivate collector, Newcastle, United Kingdom

Questions

Before you write

Can I commission a work based on a piece that is already sold

Yes, and it is the most common request. The new work will share series, technique and spirit, but it will be a new original. I do not produce copies of works already in a collection, out of respect for the collector who owns the first one.

How long does a commission take

Four to six weeks from the deposit for most formats. Large canvases above 150 cm can take up to eight weeks. If you have a fixed date, tell me in the first email and I will confirm before you pay anything.

Can I send a photo of the person I want portrayed

Yes. My portraits are not photographic likenesses, they are interpretations built in layers. Send two or three photos in good light and I will tell you honestly whether the subject suits my language.

What happens if I do not like the result

One round of adjustments is included after the studio updates. If the finished work is still not right for you, the deposit covers the work made and you are under no obligation to complete the purchase.

Do you ship worldwide

Yes. Tracked and insured shipping is included in the price, to any country. Canvases travel rolled or stretched depending on format and destination. Works on paper travel flat.

Do you work with interior designers and hotels

Yes. Trade projects, multiple works and site specific series are handled on the dedicated page for art for hospitality and interiors.

Start here

Tell me what you have in mind

No commitment. I read every message myself and reply within 48 hours, including a price and a delivery date.

One original. One owner. Yours.

Every work leaves the studio signed, certified and packed by hand. Start the conversation today.

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