--- title: "Merged & Memorial Portrait Paintings by Artist in Mumbai" description: "Anushka creates custom merged family portraits and memorial art. Combining separate photos into one painting in Mumbai. Send your photos for a tribute." canonical: https://mytribe.in/anushkanayakart/custom-hand-painted-portraits/creating-the-perfect-picture-merged-memorial-art last_updated: 2026-02-10 --- # Hand-Painted Merged and Memorial Portraits Tribe Verified · Based in Mumbai, shipping across India By [Anushka Nayak](https://mytribe.in/anushkanayakart) · Studio in Mumbai; Ships across India · ₹3,800 Per Portrait (estimate) Part of [Custom Hand-Painted Portraits](https://mytribe.in/anushkanayakart/custom-hand-painted-portraits). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/anushkanayakart/custom-hand-painted-portraits/gallery) Missing a family member or pet in your group photo? I can help you fix that. I combine separate photos into one cohesive, hand-painted portrait you will cherish. ## Photos and videos - [Video: When the couple photo is missing someone important, I can fix that. For this piece, I digitally added their adorable dog, Cookie, to the photo before painting the complete family of three on a wood slice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ebb5be8c-b7d3-402b-8794-19fa3acba51c) - [Video: My ultimate hack for family portraits. If you can't get your pet to pose with you, just send me separate photos. I'll digitally merge them into one perfect reference image and then create your painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/447d9237-8da4-4d6e-94ad-19b42f390a4d) - [Video: This custom piece was a gift for friends in Dubai. I had to merge a few different photos of the couple and their two dogs to create this single, happy family portrait on a beautiful wood slice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db5143ff-dd98-46f3-944f-0c313b718ea3) - [Video: A closer look at the family portrait commissioned for a 70th birthday. We merged a few photos and created a custom scenic backdrop to make it perfect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b41cc9c1-47ac-4aab-a7a6-52fba185571f) - ![The final painting of the merged family portrait, ready to be sent as a surprise for a milestone birthday. It’s a wonderful way to feel together, even when you’re miles apart.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f61f9edc-9514-4ec1-94cd-dd9bd88a6c24) - [Video: Painting this family portrait of a couple and their dog was a joy. The final piece is now on its way to its new home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23e60a2b-6c29-45fc-8d92-062a68dd07a6) - [Video: I've had the pleasure of painting this dog, Kangaroo, twice. This shows how I can work from different photos to create unique portraits of the same beloved pet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acbca3e4-edfa-4958-9c16-bb6cc58bba60) - [Video: Even if the photo you send is blurry or low-quality, I can still work my magic. This video shows how I transformed a blurry picture of a dog into a sharp, detailed painting on a wood slice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/98c7bf99-87b8-4f8c-998f-a223a83c27c7) - [Video: The client only had one photo of their sweet dog, Saphira. Sometimes working with limited references can be a challenge, but I was so happy with how this memorial portrait on a wood slice turned out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1762b67-6e67-4d2c-9c85-634d00cfbecb) ## About Creating the Perfect Picture: Merged & Memorial Art You do not need a perfectly staged group photo to get a portrait you love. I often work with separate, individual images to combine your family, pets, or lost loved ones into a single, seamless composition. Before I touch the canvas, we start with a digital sketch to make sure the layout feels natural and the connection between the subjects looks just right. When you have a picture where someone is missing, or a collection of snapshots where you just cannot get the whole family (or your pet) to look at the camera at once, that is where I come in. My process is designed to turn fragmented memories into one meaningful piece of art. ### How I merge your memories * **Photo review:** Send me the photos you have. I do not need studio-quality shots. I can work with old, blurry, or separate pictures. We will review them together to see which expressions and poses work best. * **Digital layout:** I create a digital sketch first. This allows us to arrange the subjects naturally, adjust backgrounds, and add elements like floral details to match your home decor or your loved one's favorite colors. * **Painting:** Once the layout is approved, I bring it to life on canvas or wood using professional acrylics. ### Memorial portraits with care I know these pieces are often deeply personal. Whether you want to include a pet that has passed or a family member who could not be present, I handle these requests with the extra care and sensitivity they deserve. My goal is to capture the feeling of being together, creating a tribute that feels warm and alive, not just a static copy of a photograph. Whether it is for a milestone birthday or a quiet tribute, I am here to help you freeze that moment in time. ## About Anushka Nayak Hi, I am Anushka. I’m a Mumbai-based artist who believes every photo tells a story, even the ones that feel incomplete. I turn your separate snapshots into a single, cohesive portrait that feels like a real family moment. 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