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SourceCustom-made artwork from artists e-commerce marketplace.
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Updated Jul 30, 2026
Overview
Instapainting is a small, bootstrapped photo-to-painting marketplace that matches customers with vetted independent artists to create real hand-painted artwork. Public sources conflict on headquarters: the company site says San Francisco, while LinkedIn lists Renton, Washington.
Primary product
Custom photo-to-painting marketplace
Founded
2010
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Team size
1-10
Industry
Internet Marketplace Platforms
Sub-industry
Custom art / photo-to-painting marketplace
Offices
Washington state, United States
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