Commission a Custom Painting by Diego Palencia
A commission is the most personal way to own art. Instead of choosing from what exists, you help bring something new into the world — a painting made for your space, your story, or your brand. Diego Palencia accepts select commissions from his studio in Guatemala City, creating original acrylic works that carry the same emotion, movement, and color that define everything he makes.
Commissioning is a collaboration, not a transaction. It begins with a conversation about what you are drawn to and what you imagine, and it ends with a one-of-a-kind canvas, signed and certified, shipped to you wherever you are in the world. Along the way, Diego translates your direction into his own visual language — never copying a formula, always making something genuinely original.
This page walks through how the process works and what helps Diego start. When you're ready, reach out through the contact page to begin. Every great commission starts with a simple message about what you have in mind.
How the commission process works
A commission unfolds in clear stages. It starts with a conversation: you share what draws you to Diego's work and the kind of piece you're imagining. From there, Diego discusses direction — mood, color, scale, and the feeling the work should carry — and aligns on the essentials before he begins. He then creates the painting in his Guatemala City studio, working in original acrylic on canvas. Once complete, the finished, signed work ships to you worldwide, fully insured and carefully packaged, with its certificate of authenticity included. Throughout, the goal is a piece that feels unmistakably yours and unmistakably his. Reach out to begin the first conversation.
What to share when you reach out
The more Diego understands your vision, the better the result. When you get in touch, it helps to share the feeling or mood you want the piece to hold, any colors or palettes you're drawn to, where the work will live, and the kind of scale you have in mind. Reference images of Diego's existing paintings you love are useful too, as a starting point for direction. You don't need to have everything figured out — part of the value of a commission is that Diego brings his own instinct and language to the brief. Think of your message as the opening of a creative dialogue rather than a fixed specification.
A piece made only for you
The result of a commission is a true original — a one-of-a-kind acrylic painting that exists only because you set it in motion. Like every work from the studio, it is signed by Diego Palencia and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, and it ships worldwide with full insurance. Commissions are well suited to collectors who want something deeply personal, and to brands looking for an authentic, hand-made piece with real artistic weight rather than something generic. Pricing is discussed per commission, depending on the scope of the work. To explore a commission, reach out through the contact page and tell Diego what you have in mind.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I start a commission?
- Reach out through the contact page and describe what you have in mind. The process begins with a conversation about what draws you to Diego's work and the kind of piece you're imagining. From there, Diego aligns on direction — mood, color, and scale — before beginning the painting in his Guatemala City studio.
- What information should I provide?
- It helps to share the mood or feeling you want the piece to hold, colors you're drawn to, where the work will live, and the scale you envision. Reference images of Diego's existing paintings you love are useful too. You don't need everything figured out — Diego brings his own instinct and visual language to your brief.
- How much does a commission cost?
- Pricing is discussed individually for each commission and depends on the scope of the work, such as scale and complexity. All pricing is in USD. Rather than a fixed rate, Diego prefers to understand your vision first, then discuss what the piece involves. Reach out through the contact page to begin that conversation.
- Is a commissioned piece a genuine original?
- Yes. A commission is a true one-of-a-kind original — an acrylic painting on canvas that exists only because you set it in motion. Like every work from the studio, it's signed by Diego Palencia, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, and shipped worldwide with full insurance to wherever you are.
- Can brands commission work, not just private collectors?
- Yes. Commissions suit both collectors seeking something deeply personal and brands looking for an authentic, hand-made piece with genuine artistic weight. Whether for a private space or a brand environment, Diego creates an original that carries his emotion, movement, and color. Reach out through the contact page to discuss your project.
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