Making it Custom
Scroll to find available custom options for purchase or email me directly with inquiries at kelseymstudios@gmail.com
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Why choose a custom painted keepsake? So glad you asked!
Originality: Each piece is hand-painted and unique—no prints, no presets. Your painting is an original artwork that becomes part of your family history.
Emotional fidelity: Beyond accurate likeness, I focus on the emotional tone—lighting, color, and composition—so the painting feels like the memory.
Personalized options: Choose size, medium (watercolor, acrylic or oil), level of detail, and background treatment (full background, simplified, or solid color).
Quality that lasts: Archival materials ensure color stability and durability so your keepsake can be enjoyed for generations.
Collaborative process: I work from your photo(s) and communicate through reference approval, sketches, and progress photos so the final painting matches your vision
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Literally anything! Some past ideas have been childhood homes, housewarmings, first date spots, floral arrangements, memorabilia, family portraits (including the pets!) , and amazing landscapes. Sometimes just a photo is not enough, and you want an artistic touch to a keepsake memory
Turn your favorite photo into a one-of-a-kind original painting—crafted to preserve the moment, mood, and meaning you want to keep forever.
What I can paint for you
Portraits from photos: children, couples, families, pets. I capture likeness and personality with painterly brushwork and thoughtful color choices.
Commemorative keepsakes: wedding moments, anniversaries, graduations, reunions—paintings that honor milestones and become heirlooms.
Memorial tributes: sensitive, beautiful memorial portraits of loved ones or pets that offer comfort and a lasting tribute.
Home and travel memories: a favorite vacation scene, the house where you grew up, a riverside sunset—reimagined with artistic interpretation to fit your décor.
Event highlights: first dances, award moments, or candid smiles—transformed into dynamic compositions that emphasize emotion.
Unique storytelling pieces: combine multiple photos into a single narrative painting—family trees, relationship timelines, or “then and now” diptychs.
Stylized conversions: turn a photo into a vintage portrait, impressionistic scene, modern minimalist piece, or bold pop-art statement based on your preference.
How it works
Send your photo(s) and describe the mood, style, size, and any elements you’d like emphasized or altered.
I’ll provide a proposal with price, timeline, and a sketch or mockup for approval.
Once approved, I paint, share progress photos, and make small adjustments as needed.
Final piece is varnished, optionally framed, and shipped safely to your door.
Ideal occasions
Birthdays and anniversaries
Weddings and engagements
Mother’s/Father’s Day and milestone celebrations
Memorial gifts and tributes
Housewarmings and holiday gifts
Next steps Gather your favorite high-resolution photo(s) and think about the style and size you want. I’ll help you choose the best approach to turn that photo into an original painting that becomes a treasured keepsake.
Ready to transform a photo into a lasting original? Tell me about the photo and the memory you want preserved, and I’ll create a custom proposal tailored to your vision.
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Send your photo(s) and describe the mood, style, size, and any elements you’d like emphasized or altered.
I’ll provide a proposal with price, timeline, and a sketch or mockup for approval.
Once approved, I paint, share progress photos, and make small adjustments as needed.
Final piece is matted and shipped safely to your door.
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Allow up to three weeks for your custom piece to be shipped. Oils will take longer. During busier seasons such as Christmas, the lead time may increase by 1 week.
International shipping is possible, however the cost is not included in the price of the artwork.
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5x7-$150
6x8-$175
7x10-$195
9x12-$225
11x14-$245
12x16-$269
Larger sizes can be made. Estimated rate is $1.50 per square inch.
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