A custom portrait in Nigeria costs between ₦70,000 and ₦900,000 depending on size, medium, and the artist. At Beo Art Studio, pencil portraits start at ₦70,000 and oil paintings start at ₦110,000 for a 20"×24" canvas.

Portrait pricing by size and medium

Here is the full breakdown for pencil drawings and coloured paintings:

  • 20"×24" — Pencil: ₦70,000 | Coloured painting: ₦110,000
  • 24"×30" — Pencil: ₦120,000 | Coloured painting: ₦150,000
  • 30"×36" — Pencil: ₦180,000 | Coloured painting: ₦230,000
  • 3ft×4ft — Pencil: ₦380,000 | Coloured painting: ₦480,000
  • 4ft×6ft — Pencil: ₦650,000 | Coloured painting: ₦900,000

Premium oil commissions for large-scale statement pieces can reach ₦700,000–₦1,200,000.

What makes a portrait more expensive?

Four things push the price up: size, medium, detail level, and deadline. A larger canvas takes more time and materials. Oil paint costs more than graphite. A hyper-realistic portrait with intricate background detail costs more than a clean headshot. Ordering two weeks before the event costs more than ordering a month out.

Framing adds ₦20,000–₦90,000 depending on frame size and style. That is optional but recommended for display.

Pencil vs. oil — what is the price difference?

Oil paintings cost roughly 40–70% more than pencil portraits at the same size. A 20"×24" pencil drawing is ₦70,000; the same size in oil is ₦110,000. The gap widens at larger sizes. Pencil is the better choice if budget is the main consideration. Oil is worth the premium if the piece is meant to hang as a centrepiece.

How do I budget for a portrait gift in Nigeria?

  • Under ₦100,000 — 20"×24" pencil portrait. Clean, classic, ideal for a birthday or anniversary gift.
  • ₦100,000–₦200,000 — Medium pencil or small oil painting. Statement piece for a living room.
  • ₦200,000–₦500,000 — Large pencil or medium oil. Premium gift, wedding commissions.
  • ₦500,000+ — Large oil, couple or family portrait, premium commission.

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