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title: "Custom Portrait Painting: Get a Hand-Painted Family Masterpiece - mytribe"
description: "Turn your cherished photos into a beautiful custom portrait painting. Our artists specialize in hand-painted family portraits, even combining multiple photos into one perfect piece. Create a timeless memorial or anniversary gift. Commission your art today!"
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last_updated: 2025-09-30
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# Custom Portrait Painting in Mumbai

By [whARTever](https://mytribe.in/whartever) · We hand-paint custom portraits by merging multiple photos, so everyone—including pets and loved ones who are no longer with you—can be together on one canvas.

## Locations

Painted at Malad studio; Ships across India

### Travels to

- Ships across India (India, India)

### Visit at

- Studio at Malad West, Mumbai (close to Mindspace, Inorbit Mall, Kandivali West, Goregaon Sports Club, Aksa Beach)

## Pricing guide (estimates)

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

### Standard Portrait (Single Reference Photo)

Realistic acrylic painting of 1-2 subjects on an 18" x 24" canvas based on one specific photograph.

Typically ₹25-35K per artwork (estimate)

#### Scope & Design
* **Subjects:** Detailed painting of 1 to 2 faces (bust or half-body).
* **Source:** Based strictly on a single high-resolution reference photo provided by you.
* **Background:** Simplified bokeh style or solid color to keep focus on the subjects.

#### Technical Specifications
* **Size:** Premium 18" x 24" (Approx A2) fine-grain cotton canvas.
* **Medium:** Professional heavy body Acrylic paints for vibrant color.
* **Finish:** Gallery-wrapped with painted edges (ready to hang without external frame).
* **Protection:** Double coat of non-yellowing UV Varnish (Gloss or Satin).

#### Process
* **Timeline:** Approximately 3-4 weeks for completion.
* **Updates:** Includes one mid-stage work-in-progress image.
* **Packaging:** Secure 3-layer packaging (butter paper, bubble wrap, cardboard) for delivery.

### Composite Family Portrait (Multiple Photo Merge)

Merges 3-6 subjects from different photos into one seamless large-format painting (24" x 36" to 30" x 40").

Typically ₹48-65K per artwork (estimate)

#### Advanced Composition
* **Subjects:** Intricate detailing for 3 to 6 subjects (ideal for families, pets, or adding deceased loved ones).
* **Digital Mock-up:** Includes a pre-painting digital phase where artists photoshop separate images into one cohesive layout for your approval.
* **Correction:** Adjusts lighting and tones to ensure subjects from different photos look natural together.

#### Technical Specifications
* **Size:** Large statement piece ranging from 24" x 36" to 30" x 40".
* **Background:** Custom-designed background (scenic or home setting) to unify the disparate subjects.
* **Finish:** Museum-quality gallery wrap with painted edges.

#### Process
* **Timeline:** 4-6 weeks production time.
* **Revisions:** One round of minor layout adjustments allowed during the digital mock-up stage.
* **Detailing:** High focus on specific likeness details, jewelry, tattoos, or textile patterns.

## About Custom Portrait Painting

### Why I Do This

Painting portraits is more than just putting faces on canvas for me. I get to freeze those fleeting moments, the little smiles and missed chances, and give them back to you as a memory you can actually hold. That feeling when someone sees their portrait for the first time - pure magic.

### What Makes My Portraits Different

- Ever wished you had that perfect family photo but someone was missing, or looking the wrong way? I can combine photos for portrait, so everyone gets included, looking just right.
- Whether it's a family reunion portrait, or bringing together loved ones who missed out on a special day, I make it happen on canvas.
- If you want to remember someone who's no longer with you, memorial portrait painting is something I do with a lot of care. Pets too - they're family!

### How It Works

- You send me the photos and tell me the story behind them. I love knowing why each face matters.
- I paint everything by hand in my Mumbai studio, using your favorite pictures as reference. Canvas, brushes, and a lot of chai get involved.
- When it's done, you get a piece of personalized canvas art, made just for you.

### What Keeps Us Going

‘Bas tab tak sabr aur shukr karate jao’ (Just be patient and grateful until then). That’s always in my heart when I work on each portrait, hoping it brings you joy for years.

## Highlights

Browse through whARTever's best work.

### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-portrait-painting/featured)

- ![This is how we create the perfect family portrait, even when you don't have a single photo of everyone together. We took four separate pictures and combined them into this one beautiful, hand-painted canvas, bringing three generations together in a single frame.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ac4774f-9d5a-43cc-baa4-e4301f84ad6e)
- [Video: This is why we do what we do. The groom's emotional reaction to seeing the live wedding painting, which included their beloved dog, was a moment of pure magic. Capturing these lifetime memories is the greatest gift.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/271f4bbc-8c02-4f8f-bc40-887afe5b0253)
- ![We had the absolute honour of doing a live wedding painting for Prajakta Koli and Vrishank Khanal. Capturing their joy against the beautiful outdoor decor was a dream come true for us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11366a86-0a36-46e7-ae20-2c190974855c)
- [Video: From the first brushstroke on a blank canvas to the final reveal. Watch the process of a live wedding painting and the couple's amazing reaction when they see their special day turned into art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3420614-e88b-4e56-ab95-e99e5988112c)
- [Video: Their beloved dogs couldn't be at the wedding, so we made sure to include them in the painting. The couple's reaction says it all. We love creating these special memorial portraits to include every member of the family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5b9c313-bd79-49bb-a594-eb68bc37df42)
- ![A truly royal assignment. We were invited to paint live at a wedding at the magnificent Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad. This painting captures the couple against the palace's grand architecture, a memory fit for a king and queen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0cd582d1-df09-4c65-90f2-1a2b67900c1d)
- !["This is not just art, it's a lifetime memory." Reading messages like this from our clients means the world to us. It reminds us that every custom portrait we paint becomes a cherished part of a family's story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb8c47b7-11b0-4acd-a3ec-2222b76d4120)
- ![Here you can see a side-by-side comparison of the original reference photo and our finished hand-painted portrait. We focus on capturing the exact likeness, emotion, and details to make the canvas come alive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5940bb5d-bdf7-4b21-baae-6c723a761038)

### [Live Wedding Paintings](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-portrait-painting/live-wedding-paintings)

- [Video: Watch the big reveal. This couple in Nashik was so happy to see their wedding ceremony captured on canvas. This is the unique entertainment and timeless keepsake a live painting offers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1db412d3-a53f-41ec-9b79-4cf8dac17686)
- ![A closer look at the finished live painting for Prajakta Koli and Vrishank Khanal. We focused on capturing the energy and happiness of their celebration in every detail.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e7263a5-175e-4bd7-b81e-6d876ca71278)
- [Video: We traveled 2000 km to paint a vibrant tribal wedding in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. The traditional attire and stunning mountain backdrop made this live wedding painting an unforgettable experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7683a84e-c868-4430-a990-e7bb5f3a879c)
- ![A dreamy wedding painting set against the flowing Ganga river in Rishikesh. The natural beauty of the location became a central part of this couple's painted memory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72cc530f-f648-4151-bc76-beb42ffa6d3b)
- ![This live wedding painting captures a fairytale wedding in the beautiful hills of Mahabaleshwar. The floral arch and mountain scenery created a truly magical setting for the couple's portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f28fda78-be25-4bf9-9ad2-e7b26b0ca1cd)
- [Video: From a blank canvas to the final reveal, this video shows the journey of a live wedding painting. Seeing the couple's joy when they unveil their finished portrait is our favourite part of the day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b165ba11-95cd-4284-ab4c-27b6ac52c003)
- [Video: Our first Tamil-Brahmin and Sindhi fusion wedding. We loved capturing the vibrant colours and beautiful traditions of both cultures in this live painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/167fad72-5c00-4388-9721-d720da2758d2)
- [Video: The bride's heart-shaped gesture says it all. This video captures the process and the heartwarming reaction to a live wedding painting we did at a beautiful Lonavala wedding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2bb5c7ac-5ae9-4695-9fec-116f88439c53)
- [Video: A late-night painting session at a grand wedding in Ahmedabad. We worked through the night to capture the couple's portrait under the beautiful lights of their reception.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d61ece7-e128-4d55-a685-8f6c2d945558)
- [Video: The big reveal at a sunny Nashik wedding. We love how the natural light and lush green background became part of this beautiful live wedding portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77216f64-aa3b-495b-9d9c-e087035f9ab8)
- ![A finished live wedding painting displayed on its easel at night, under the soft glow of string lights. This piece captured a traditional South Indian wedding ceremony.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fdfb7564-5596-44b8-93e7-936fad200ff3)
- ![We were thrilled to be the live wedding painters for Keerthy Suresh and Antony's special day. This graphic commemorates the beautiful event we had the privilege to be a part of.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77313e40-3449-4052-bae9-61b0f3e0c491)
- [Video: A glimpse into our world as live wedding painters. This video shows the focus and detail that goes into creating a portrait amidst the energy and celebration of a wedding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7be334ff-eb33-4431-926c-e8276a2b24ea)
- [Video: A point-of-view video showing a live wedding painter at work. From setting up the easel at a palace to mixing colours and adding the final touches, this is what it takes to create art on site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b22cb85b-8cd0-4464-add9-f0f14b7075f7)

### [Creating the Perfect Family Portrait](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-portrait-painting/creating-the-perfect-family-portrait)

- ![The final masterpiece. This custom family portrait, created by combining four different photos, now stands as a complete and perfect memory for three generations of the family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d20f8fd-a80a-4152-abd9-3632e3f7e6b2)
- ![Vivek proudly standing with a large, detailed family portrait. This painting was commissioned for a special occasion, bringing together ten family members into one harmonious composition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93e13aeb-fe01-4cd7-91e3-c426d3d6986b)
- ![Here you can see the artist adding the final, detailed touches to a large family group portrait. Every person is painted with care to capture their unique likeness and personality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56474b19-cfa0-4333-bc2a-427dfd8b0b29)
- ![A beautiful wedding portrait commissioned as a special anniversary gift. We worked from a favorite photo to create this hand-painted memory that the couple can cherish forever.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4c5730a-2dad-488c-b373-7bd91d4bd117)
- ![The artist with the finished anniversary portrait. It's so fulfilling to see a client's favorite memory transformed into a tangible piece of canvas art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21df682f-30ac-4ed9-b690-39d813d11fbd)

### [Memorials: Honouring Loved Ones & Pets](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-portrait-painting/memorials-honouring-loved-ones-pets)

- ![A close-up of a truly special wedding portrait. The couple wanted to include their two beloved dogs, who had passed away, in their wedding picture. This memorial painting made their special day feel complete.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2bca380-4566-4ed3-a456-8c788d7b08f5)
- ![This collage shows the process behind the memorial pet portrait. From initial sketches and paint tubes to the final painting, we pour so much love and care into these tributes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd738cfb-48f5-4c5b-8ee1-a122d69443e4)

### [Our Creative Process](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-portrait-painting/our-creative-process)

- ![A quiet moment of focus in our studio. Here, Vivek is working on a custom family painting, carefully studying the reference photos to get every detail just right.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b646066b-b79d-4597-aaae-9e7b5759e2da)
- ![A behind the scenes look at the painting process. Surrounded by paints and brushes, this is where the magic happens, turning blank canvases into cherished family heirlooms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c11d8426-9132-442c-a43c-13cc801ad032)

### [Experimental Artistry](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-portrait-painting/experimental-artistry)

- [Video: This portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was created by carefully shattering glass. Each crack and fragment was manipulated to form the details of his face, creating art from destruction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab25b7b1-78ad-46e4-a84a-88dde2223666)
- [Video: Can you believe this portrait of Deepika Padukone is made entirely of stapler pins? We used thousands of staples, placed one by one, to create the shading and texture in this unique piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3342eb1-4fb3-4d45-a6e7-7a398f1de92b)
- [Video: A portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi created using only black and white stones. This time-lapse shows how we arranged countless tiny pebbles to form this large-scale stone art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7a603b0-6154-43a1-8ae1-a14bef617502)
- [Video: Our tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, made entirely from roasted rice. We spent over 50 hours roasting rice grains to different temperatures to achieve the various shades needed for this intricate artwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6012552f-8a24-4657-ad06-f773cbd86c83)

## Meet your expert

[whARTever](https://mytribe.in/whartever)

### My story

Hey! We’re Varsha and Vivek, the faces behind whARTever. Been doing this art thing together for 14 years now - wild, right? Painted at Falaknuma Palace, even did a wedding in Vietnam (bucket list stuff). But honestly, the best bits? That look on a bride’s face, or a dad’s silent hug after seeing our painting. That’s why we do it. Just two artists, soaking up all these love stories, feeling super lucky.

### My work

- **What We Do**: Live wedding painting, custom hand-painted portraits, chiselled mural art, rice art, and interactive paint parties.
- **Live Wedding Painting**: We paint your wedding moment, live - right there! Guests love it, and you get a masterpiece by the end.
- **Art with Heart**: We do family tribute painting, bringing loved ones together from different photos. It’s not just art, it’s emotion.
- **Bookings Open**: Taking dates for 2025-2026. DM us early if you want some whARTever magic at your event.

## More services from whARTever

- [Paint Parties & DIY Art Kits](https://mytribe.in/whartever/paint-parties-diy-art-kits) · ₹2,000-4,000 per DIY Portrait Kit (estimate)
- [Live Event Painting](https://mytribe.in/whartever/live-event-painting) · ₹15-90K per painting (estimate)
- [Custom Murals & Textured Wall Art](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-murals-textured-wall-art) · ₹350-1,200 per square foot (estimate)

## Book

To book whARTever, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Custom%20Portrait%20Painting%20by%20whARTever.)