Client Love & Reactions: Real Stories Behind My Art
The best part of my job is hearing your reactions when you finally see the painting. It makes all the late nights and detailed layering worth it. Here are some of those special moments.
Wait till the end for the feedback. This video shows the process of painting a portrait for a best friend and ends with the client's heartwarming messages and a story of them receiving the gift.
This video about a challenging nighttime selfie portrait ends with the sweetest reaction from the recipient. Seeing her joy is the ultimate reward for my work.
This painting of Juhu beach was a special commission, and the video includes the recipient's super cute and genuine reaction upon unboxing it.
This was a dream commission for me as a Swiftie, creating a 'Lover' themed portrait. The video ends with a clip of the recipient's amazing reaction.
This Rakhi portrait for a brother-sister duo was so special. The video ends with a photo of the client holding the portrait on Rakhi, which just makes my heart happy.
From a digital sketch to a happy customer. This video shows the creation of a framed digital portrait and the client's smiling face as she holds the final product.
About Client Love & Reactions
Each commission is a slow process because I refuse to rush the details. Whether it is a couple’s portrait or a specific theme, I spend time prepping and layering acrylics to ensure it truly feels like you. When you open that package, with the wax seal and handwritten note, I want you to feel the same excitement I had while painting it.
When I first started painting portraits, I did not realize how much these canvases would come to mean to people. It is not just about the paint. It is about the stories you share, the inside jokes you want me to capture, and those 11:11 moments you ask me to include.
My Process Before I ever touch a brush to canvas, we chat. I need to understand the vibe. If you are sending me photos for a composite piece, I treat those like puzzles, carefully merging them so they look natural. Once we finalize the composition, I sketch, layer, and eventually, seal the painting with a high-quality varnish to keep those memories safe from dust and fading.
Packaging & The Experience I believe the unboxing matters just as much as the art. Every commission comes gift-wrapped with translucent paper, rustic twine, and dried flowers. I want it to feel like you are receiving a treasure from a friend, not just a product from a shop.
Whether you are in Bangalore looking for a local artist or shipping a gift anywhere in India, I treat every order with the same care. If you have a specific idea, maybe a landscape that means something to you or a complex composite family portrait, just let me know. I do limit my slots because each piece takes serious time. If you have seen something here that sparks an idea, reach out, and let us talk about your portrait.
Rattan
Hi, I am Rattan! I am just a self-taught artist in Bangalore trying to make sense of the world through acrylics and a whole lot of love. Every single piece I paint has a bit of my heart in it, and I honestly get just as nervous and excited as you do when it is time to reveal the final work.
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