Area
Bilbao, and online commissions across Europe
Elena Vidal·Painter and illustrator in BilbaoPaintings that tell your story.
Commissioned portraits, murals and illustration for brands and publishers. Oil, watercolour and digital, with the same care in every piece.
Bilbao, and online commissions across Europe
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About me
Hi, I'm Elena
I have painted for as long as I can remember and for ten years I have made a living from it. I love turning an old photo, a family home or a pet into a painting that stays forever.
I also illustrate for publishers and brands, and paint murals in cafés, schools and private homes. Every commission starts with a conversation: what you want to tell, where the piece will hang and how you imagine the result.
- 400+commissioned works
- Exhibitions in Bilbao and Madrid
- Shipping across Europe
Services
What I can do for you
- 01
Oil portrait
From one or several photos. 40×50 cm canvas, ready to hang.
From €3503–4 weeks - 02
Watercolour pet portrait
Your dog or cat in watercolour on cotton paper, 30×40 cm.
€1802 weeks - 03
Mural
Design and painting of indoor and outdoor murals for businesses and homes.
QuoteDepends on size - 04
Editorial illustration
Covers, children’s books and brand campaigns.
QuoteDepends on project
How I work
A simple method that works
How a commission comes to life:
- 01
We talk
You tell me the idea and send me photos or references.
- 02
Sketch
I show you a sketch and we adjust composition and colours.
- 03
I paint
I send you photos of the process so you can follow along.
- 04
Delivery
You receive the piece carefully packed with a certificate of authenticity.
Are we a fit?
Is it for you?
It's for you if…
You want to give something unique that truly moves people. You have a shop or a wall that needs personality. You are looking for an illustrator with her own style for your project.
It's not for you if…
You need the piece by tomorrow. You are looking for mass-printed copies or posters.
Testimonials
What people say
The portrait of my grandparents made the whole family cry. It is the most beautiful gift I have ever given.
Iker A.Oil portrait
The mural completely transformed our café. Customers take photos of it every day.
Café OndarraIndoor mural
She captured our dog’s gaze perfectly.
Ane & JonPet portrait
Training and achievements
What backs me up
BA in Fine Arts (UPV/EHU) MA in Illustration Solo exhibitions in Bilbao (2022) and Madrid (2024) Bizkaia young illustration award
Common questions
Before you start
What photos do you need for a portrait?
Sharp, well-lit photos where the face is clearly visible. Old photos are fine: I work with them.
Do you ship outside Spain?
Yes, across Europe with insurance. For the rest of the world, ask me.
Can I see the piece before it is finished?
Of course. I send you photos at every stage and you can request changes to the sketch.
Where
Where to find me
Hours
Studio open by appointment
Contact
Shall we talk?
Tell me what you would like to commission, the approximate size and when you need it.