--- title: "Custom Hand-Painted Family Portraits on Canvas by Pratap" description: "Commission a bespoke family portrait on canvas. I create detailed, acrylic group portraits that preserve your family legacy, merging multiple photos into one cohesive, artistic masterpiece." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/commissioned-portrait-painting/family-group-portraits last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Custom Hand-Painted Family & Group Portraits on Canvas Tribe Verified · Sir J.J. School trained portrait artist By [Pratap Badtya](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap) · Ships across India; Local delivery in Mumbai and Bhubaneswar · ₹19K Per Portrait (18" x 24") (estimate) Part of [Commissioned Portrait Painting](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/commissioned-portrait-painting). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/commissioned-portrait-painting/gallery) Transforming your cherished photographs into enduring acrylic portraits that capture the essence of your family’s unique bond. ## Photos and videos - ![This finished family portrait, including their dog, is displayed on an easel in my studio. The vibrant blue background was chosen by the client to create a modern and cheerful feel for their custom artwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1334543a-2a1b-41f3-b712-3f8e472f0e0e) - ![A detailed view of a family portrait, highlighting the father and the family dog. Capturing the distinct personalities of each family member, including pets, is essential to creating a successful group painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8701d35d-d5c4-48ee-a284-a27f4861b7b8) - ![A close-up on a commissioned family portrait. My focus here was on the relaxed, happy expressions and the casual nature of the pose, creating a piece that feels both authentic and artistically rendered.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b48ed58-1e3e-496d-b4a8-b8092778374f) - ![Detail of a custom pet portrait, part of a larger family painting. I take care to capture the unique features and spirit of animal companions, as they are integral members of the family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcaa6958-9d03-4b12-bbc1-66cf5c4fc20f) - ![The line work stage for a large family portrait. Every person and pet is carefully drawn to ensure the composition is balanced and the individual likenesses are accurate before painting begins.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb8a8d1a-c571-4dce-a4a0-5c4b8009bc91) - ![A work-in-progress shot of a family portrait. The base colors have been applied, establishing the overall color harmony and setting the stage for the detailed work to follow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac35ad3c-cec4-4b04-a83c-1c4f881da8d9) - ![The painting is nearing completion, with most of the figures fully rendered. This stage shows how the different elements come together to form a cohesive and lively family scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/937ba465-86f2-4a54-8b6a-ec99248b234a) ## About Family & Group Portraits When commissioning a family portrait, the primary challenge lies in composition, particularly when merging figures from separate photographs into one cohesive scene. I carefully balance lighting and spatial relationships to ensure that despite the difference in original reference images, the final canvas feels like a singular, unified moment of family connection. The creation of a family portrait is an exercise in preservation. When you entrust me with your family's likeness, I approach the canvas with the intent to document not just physical features, but the interplay of relationships. My process is structured to ensure technical longevity and emotional accuracy. ### The Artistic Process Every group commission begins with a thorough consultation regarding your reference photographs. Since family members are often captured in different settings, my work involves a meticulous merging process. I harmonize lighting, shadows, and perspective to create a unified environment that feels natural rather than contrived. I provide 2-3 visual updates throughout the process—ranging from the initial line sketch to base coloring—ensuring you remain involved as the painting evolves. ### Materials and Longevity For family and group works, I utilize heavy-duty gallery-wrapped cotton duck canvas, selected for its structural stability over time. My medium of choice is professional-grade heavy body acrylics. These are chosen for their lightfastness and durability. Each piece is finalized with a non-yellowing archival varnish, which protects the pigment from environmental factors and enhances color depth, ensuring the piece remains a permanent family heirloom. ### Including Animal Companions I have observed that pets are integral members of the family unit. I apply the same technical rigor to painting animal fur textures as I do to human skin tones and clothing embroidery. Whether you wish for a subtle inclusion or a prominent feature, I handle pet portraiture with the specific attention required to capture their spirit accurately. Given the large scale (typically 36x48 inches for families of four) and the complexity of these compositions, I dedicate 30 to 40 days of studio time to each piece to ensure the required level of detail. ## About Pratap Badtya I am Pratap. My perspective on portraiture is rooted in the discipline I acquired at the Sir J.J. School of Art, where I learned that a painting must transcend simple likeness. When I paint a family, I am not merely replicating faces; I am attempting to capture the unspoken bonds and the specific energy that exists between people and their animal companions. 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