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Featured Hand-Painted Custom Portraits

byFlourish Art by Palak MehtaStudio in Mumbai; Ships across IndiaStarts from₹35,000 per portraitView full gallery

I transform your cherished memories into original oil and acrylic paintings. Whether it is a couple portrait, a family tribute, or a personal commission, I build every piece layer by layer to capture the emotion behind the photo.

This is why I paint. A friend commissioned this piece to capture a beautiful, candid moment between her parents at her wedding. My goal was to translate that pure emotion onto the canvas, creating a hyperrealistic oil painting that they can cherish forever.

Here I am with one of my largest commissions, a 5.5-foot portrait of Mr. Amit Shah. Creating large-scale statement pieces like this is a challenge I love, focusing on every detail to honor the subject. This piece is a testament to what's possible with oil on canvas.

I call this one "Smile, on the face of misery!". It took four weeks of intense work to complete, and it's one of my favorite character studies. It shows my passion for capturing raw, powerful expressions and creating truly unique, expressive portraits.

Turning a favorite photo into a hand-painted memory is what I do best. This custom couple portrait was a joy to create, focusing on the warm interaction and smiles to make a piece that feels alive and full of love.

This is a glimpse into my process. For this wedding portrait, I started by blocking in the colors and shapes from the reference photo, slowly building up layers to achieve a realistic and emotional final piece. Every portrait begins with this careful foundation.

This is the final oil on canvas portrait I created for Mr. Dinesh Lakhani, the Global Director of Kiran Gems. It showcases my ability to deliver professional, formal portraits for corporate leaders, capturing a sense of presence and accomplishment.

A little behind-the-scenes look from before I moved into my dedicated studio. This is my niece, who often made a cute appearance during my work-from-home photoshoots. It’s a reminder that art and life are always beautifully intertwined.

It was an incredible experience to exhibit my work at the India Art Festival. Being surrounded by art and connecting with fellow artists and art lovers was so inspiring. My commissions for 2025 are now open, let's create something beautiful together.

About Featured

If you are curious about the depth in my work, it comes down to a process called 'fat over lean'. I build every portrait slowly, starting with a foundational underpainting, followed by multiple layers of oil to capture skin tones and textures. Every piece is then finished with archival varnish, which protects the colors from dust and UV damage so your painting stays vibrant for generations.

Over 65 hours per custom portrait — Approved by the tribe

Flourish Art by Palak Mehta

Studio in Mumbai; Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹35,000 per portrait

I am Palak, the artist behind Flourish Art. My studio is where I turn your favourite photos into original oil or acrylic paintings, obsessing over every little detail—from the glint in an eye to the texture of a saree. My niece often plays in the background, but when I am at the easel, it is just me, my paints, and your story coming to life.