Sam Bettley of Asking Alexandria
Let's create
together.
I paint portrait commissions in acrylic on canvas — people, pets, the ones that matter. Every piece is painted by hand, start to finish, by me.
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I paint portrait commissions in acrylic on canvas — people, pets, the ones that matter. Every piece is painted by hand, start to finish, by me.
When I'm not on the road, I paint. Has been that way for years now — long before I posted any of it, honestly. It's the thing that keeps me sane between tours.
It started as commissions through Instagram DMs, one person at a time. That's quietly turned into hundreds of paintings sent all over the world — but it's still just me, a brush, and your photo. No studio, no team, no shortcuts.
If you've been around a while, you probably already know I don't half-ass things. The paintings aren't any different.
A small selection of past commissions. Swap these placeholders for your real photos — square or near-square crops work best in this grid.
More work posted regularly on Instagram — full archive linked below.
No talking head, no sales pitch — just the process. These are straight from Instagram.
More process clips on Instagram — @officialsambettley
No automated order form deciding things for you. We figure out the right piece together — that back-and-forth is part of what makes it feel like yours.
DM me or send the form below with a photo and the idea in your head. I'll reply myself — we'll figure out the right size, the right shot, what'll actually work as a painting.
Once we're both happy with the reference and the plan, I'll confirm price and timeline and get started.
Acrylic on canvas, painted entirely by hand. Typical turnaround is 3–4 weeks. I'll send a progress photo along the way — and I'm around if you want to check in.
Carefully packed and shipped worldwide, with tracking. Shipping cost depends on size and destination.
Packed and posted by me — not a warehouse, not a courier service. If it's going to your wall, I want to know it got there safely.
Multiple subjects in one painting or a custom size? Mention it in the form — happy to quote it properly.
"Sam worked with me to come up with an idea and executed it perfectly. It was clear a lot of skill and care went into the painting. The pictures of it are beautiful; but in person, it's absolutely incredible! I couldn't have asked for a better way to eternalize my best friend."
"I had the pleasure of working with Sam on a custom piece of legendary actress Jayne Mansfield. Sam really took the time to get to know me and the subject and created a beautiful piece. He is a highly sensitive and intuitive artist (and a very nice human being as well)."
"I absolutely love the pieces Sam has put together for me over the years. Give him an idea on what you want and you will be blown away at what he creates. With such depth, detail and edgy style — each piece has come out more amazing than I could have imagined. Still my favorite pieces of art I own."
Most of my commissions start as a normal conversation — not a checkout. Message me directly, or use the form if that's easier. Either way, you'll hear back from me, not a team.
Send me a photo and tell me what you're thinking. This is how most commissions start — quick, direct, no form fields.
@officialsambettleyPrefer email or want to attach a file properly? Use the form below — I check it regularly.
Go to the formFill this in with your reference photo and a few details, and I'll reply to confirm everything before I pick up a brush.