Custom Art Commissions in Dubai
A painting made just for you — tailored to your space, your colours, and your story.
There is a particular magic in owning art that was created with your space in mind. Not adapted to fit, but conceived from the beginning to live there — to catch the morning light from your balcony, to echo the colours of your favourite rug, to hold the wall above your sofa like it had always belonged. That is what a custom art commission offers: a collaboration between your vision and the artist's creative voice.
Radka Gicheva has been creating bespoke paintings for collectors across Dubai and the wider UAE for years. Her commissions have found homes in villas on Palm Jumeirah, penthouses in Downtown Dubai, corporate offices in DIFC, and boutique hotels in Abu Dhabi. Each one began as a conversation — a WhatsApp message, an email, a studio visit — and ended as a unique work of art that exists nowhere else in the world.
The commission process is designed to be collaborative and transparent. It begins with you: your space, your preferences, your inspirations. Radka asks about the room where the painting will live — its dimensions, its lighting, its existing colour palette. She wants to understand the mood you are seeking: calm and contemplative, energetic and bold, warm and inviting, cool and sophisticated. Some clients arrive with Pinterest boards and fabric swatches; others simply describe a feeling. Both approaches work.
Once Radka understands your vision, she develops a concept and a custom colour palette. This is shared with you as digital reference samples — not rigid plans, but creative proposals that capture the direction. You provide feedback, she refines, and only when you are both excited about the direction does work begin on the canvas. A 50% deposit secures your place in her schedule.
The creation phase typically takes 2–4 weeks. Radka works in layers, building texture and depth over time. At the midway point, she shares a progress photo — your first glimpse of the painting coming to life. This is the moment for any adjustments: a shift in colour temperature, a change in composition, a request for more or less texture. Once the final layers are applied and the varnish is dry, the remaining balance is due before delivery.
Dubai-based clients can arrange personal delivery and even installation guidance. International clients receive their painting in professional art packaging, fully insured, with tracking every step of the way. Every commission includes a Certificate of Authenticity and Radka's personal note of thanks.
The Commission Process
Share Your Vision
Tell Radka about your space, colours, and the mood you want. Send photos, swatches, or simply describe a feeling.
Concept & Quote
Radka develops a custom concept and palette. You review, refine, and approve. A 50% deposit starts the work.
Creation & Delivery
Your painting takes shape over 2–4 weeks. A midway review lets you request adjustments. Then it is packaged and delivered.
Commission Inspiration
Browse Radka's existing collection to discover the styles, textures, and palettes that resonate with you. Every piece here can inspire a bespoke commission.
Who Commissions Custom Art in Dubai?
Radka's commission clients include homeowners moving into new villas, interior designers seeking statement pieces for luxury projects, hoteliers looking for original art for guest suites, and corporate clients wanting to distinguish their offices from the generic. Some commissions are deeply personal — a painting to mark a milestone, celebrate a marriage, or memorialise a place. Others are purely aesthetic: the perfect piece for the perfect wall.
What unites them is the desire for something unique. In a city where luxury is abundant, true originality is rare. A custom painting by Radka Gicheva is not just art — it is a story, a collaboration, and a lasting connection between artist and collector.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the commission process work?
The process begins with a conversation — via WhatsApp, email, or in person at Radka's Dubai studio. You share your vision: colours, size, mood, and any reference images. Radka then creates a concept and palette proposal. Once approved, a 50% deposit secures your place in her schedule. She shares a midway progress photo for feedback before completing the final layers. The remaining balance is due before delivery.
How long does a custom painting take?
Most commissions are completed within 2–4 weeks, depending on size and complexity. Larger works (over 120 cm) or pieces with extensive texture may take 4–6 weeks. Radka will give you a precise timeline during the quoting phase and keeps you updated throughout the process.
Can you match my existing interior colours?
Yes. Radka regularly works from fabric swatches, paint codes, and interior photos. She creates a custom palette that complements your space rather than competing with it. Whether you need something that picks up the terracotta in your rug or echoes the blue of your Dubai Marina view, she can translate your interior into paint.
What if I do not like the finished painting?
Because commissions are bespoke, they cannot be returned once work is complete. However, the midway progress review is your opportunity to request adjustments to colour, composition, or texture before the final layers are applied. Radka's goal is your complete satisfaction, and she works closely with you to achieve it.
How much does a custom painting cost?
Commission pricing starts at approximately $600 for smaller works (40 × 50 cm) and scales with size and complexity. A detailed quote is provided after the concept phase, with no obligation until you decide to proceed. The 50% deposit is payable via Stripe or bank transfer.
Ready to Commission Your Custom Painting?
No obligation — just a conversation about what you envision. Radka will guide you through every step.