Custom hand-painted portraits
that you’ll love and cherish for years to come.
Commissioning a Custom Painting
My paintings are hand-painted using high quality watercolors on 100% cold pressed cotton paper. Every painting I make is created with love and care and I aim to capture not only a true likeness but also the character of the subject I’m working on.
HOW TO ORDER
If you would like to order your custom painting, please send an email to sydneylshah@gmail.com and I will get back to you within 24 hours.
PHOTOS
Please include a selection of photographs of your subject and let me know what size you had in mind. A good reference photo for me to work from is important, as this will form the basis of the painting. The best photos are clear and well lit (ideally in natural light). We can then discuss which photo would work best for a painting in the desired size.
PAYMENT
I usually take payments through check, Venmo or Paypal, but you don’t need a PayPal account as I can send a payment request via email.
In order to book your painting, I accept a 50% deposit. I then work on your painting and once it’s ready to be viewed, I send you some photos of the work to ensure you’re happy with the finished product.
I will then package your painting securely and send it to you via UPS, requesting the remaining 50% balance and shipping costs. I always give a tracking number so you can know when your painting is arriving.
TIMEFRAME
My waiting time varies depending on availability and can take anywhere from 6-8 weeks. If you need something in a rush, let me know and I may be able to accommodate a shorter turnaround.