Sébastien Rieu · The painting collection
Explore the works ↓Original paintings · Bordeaux, France
Pin-up paintings.Pure presence.
The gaze. The light. The unmistakable attitude.
Hollywood glamour and personal portraits, painted by hand in my French studio.
Original portrait commission: $699 · US shipping included
01 / The screen icons
Cinema has its icons.
Painting gives them presence.
A familiar face becomes a study in color, expression and light. Explore each painting in full, down to the brushwork.
02 / The art of allure
A little theater.
A lot of character.
The poise of a burlesque performer. The silhouette of a vintage dress. The confidence of someone entirely herself.
From Dita Von Teese to the classic American pin-up tradition, I paint the personality behind the pose.
Tell me about your idea ↗03 / More from the studio
Glamour has
a playful side.
Vintage pin-ups, a scene from French cinema and a mischievous homage to Gil Elvgren. Different moods, the same painter’s hand.
Your own original · A personal commission
You have the presence.
Let me paint it.
A portrait of you, someone you love, or a personality that inspires you. A particular gaze, a touch of old Hollywood, a mood that belongs entirely to the subject.
Tracked US shipping included
Have a particular size or project in mind? Let’s agree on the format, presentation and schedule before you order. Gallery works are shown as examples; ask about individual availability.
Directly with the artist
From your photograph
to your painting.
01 / The conversation
Tell me what you love.
Share your photographs, your preferred mood and the occasion. You work directly with me, the artist who will paint your portrait.
02 / The painting
Watch it take shape.
After payment, you approve the sketch before I complete the painting. I work by hand, with real paint and brushes, without AI.
03 / From France to you
Keep the work. And its story.
Your signed original is carefully packed and shipped from France. A complimentary short HD video lets you revisit its creation.
See an example of the complimentary creation video ↗
Every original artwork shipped from France includes a short HD video of its creation. This example shows an illustration of Arcachon and Notre-Dame-des-Passes; it demonstrates the video keepsake, rather than the painting style above.
Before you commission
A few
good questions.
Can you paint me in this style?
Yes. I paint personal portraits from photographs, with the mood, styling and presence that draw you to these paintings. Tell me about your idea and share your references. We can discuss the right approach directly.
What does an original commission cost?
The original portrait painting currently offered on this site is $699, with tracked shipping to the United States included. For a different size or a more elaborate project, contact me to discuss the format and price before ordering.
What happens after I order?
You send your photographs and instructions through the order form. After payment, I prepare a sketch for your approval before completing the painting. Your signed original is then carefully packed and shipped from France. A short HD video of its creation is included.
Can I buy one of the paintings shown here?
These paintings introduce my work and the different directions a commission can take. Contact me with the title of the painting you love to ask about the original’s availability, its dimensions and its price. The $699 commission price is not a price list for the gallery.
What are the medium, size and framing options?
This selection focuses on acrylic painting. For your commission, confirm the dimensions, support and presentation with me before ordering. A canvas stretched on a wooden stretcher is different from a decorative outer frame; we can clarify exactly what your project includes.
Is this a thoughtful anniversary or birthday gift?
A personal portrait can celebrate an anniversary, a milestone birthday or someone’s individual style. Send the date and your idea before ordering so we can agree on the project and its schedule.
Are reproductions available?
If you are interested in a reproduction of a gallery painting, contact me with its title to discuss the available formats. The original painting commission presented here is a physical artwork painted by hand.
How does this differ from a caricature?
Caricature plays with exaggeration. These portraits explore resemblance, light, color and cinematic atmosphere. The person’s expression and presence remain at the center of the painting.
A painting begins with a conversation