Family Portrait From Separate Photos, Painted Together in One Watercolor
Send me one photo of each person. I paint everyone together in one hand-painted watercolor, so it looks like you were all in the same room. From $100.58 for two people, free US shipping.
I'm Justin, the one artist at PrecisionPencil, and putting people from different photos into one painting is one of the things I paint most: grandparents with grandchildren they never met, a parent who has passed standing with the family today, brothers and sisters who live in different states, a family with the dog who is gone. I give everyone the same size, eye level and light, then paint the whole scene by hand, so it reads as one moment and not a cut-and-paste collage.
How it works
- Pick the size and the number of people marked Combined Photos, and upload one photo of each person with a few words on how you want them placed.
- We agree on the plan in messages: who stands where, what they wear, the background. I start painting only when you are happy with it.
- I paint it by hand in watercolor. The order page shows the current production time.
- I send you a photo of the finished painting. Ask for any change and I make it, until you approve.
- I seal it against water and fading and ship it free in the US by FedEx or UPS, framed or unframed.
Included
- One original watercolor of everyone together, painted by me, not a print or a filter
- Winsor & Newton paint on thick 300gsm watercolor board, sealed with Krylon UV and water-resistant spray
- The same size, eye level and light for everyone, so the scene reads as one moment
- A photo of the finished painting before it ships, and changes until you approve
- Free US shipping; a black, white or light wood frame if you want one
“Asked for a painting of my friend with her parents following her father's unexpected death. She loved it. Painting is beautiful. Seller was excellent with communication. Cannot recommend enough!”
Common questions
How much does a family portrait from separate photos cost?
Two people from separate photos start at $100.58, three at $139.05, and four or more at $286.20, for a 4x6 unframed painting with free US shipping. Bigger sizes and frames cost more, and the order page shows the exact price before you pay.
Will I see a sketch before you paint?
There is no digital mockup. We agree on the plan in messages first: who stands where, what they wear, the background. Then you approve a photo of the finished painting, and I make any change you ask for before it ships.
What photos work best?
One clear photo of each face, in good light, at the biggest size you have. The original file works better than a screenshot. Photos taken from about the same height help, but I can even out the angle and the light. If a photo is too blurry to paint a face from, I tell you before I start.
Can you add someone who has passed away, or a pet?
Yes, it is one of the most common requests. Send the best photo you have of them, even an old print photographed with your phone, and tell me where they should be in the scene. Adding a pet? Email [email protected] first and I will tell you which option to pick.
How many people can you put in one painting?
Four or more is an option on the order page. For a big group, email [email protected] with the photos so I can confirm the price and the time before you order.
What if the light is different in every photo?
I paint everyone in one light, matching the direction and warmth of the main light, so the scene reads as one moment and not a collage.
How long does it take?
The order page shows the current production time. Allow a few days for your approval and any changes, then 2 to 5 business days for US shipping. Need it by a date? Email [email protected] before you order.
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