Skip to main content
Paloma Linck

How a portrait comes to life

A calm, careful process, from your first message to the moment the artwork finds its place in your home.

  1. 01

    Understanding your request

    We define how many pets, the size, and the level of personalization you have in mind.

  2. 02

    Reference photos

    You send photos of your pet to serve as the base for the piece.

  3. 03

    Image review

    I check sharpness, light and shadow to ensure a faithful portrait, and may ask for extra photos to capture fur tone, eye colour and specific details.

  4. 04

    Quote and approval

    You receive the final quote, an estimated timeline and the composition for prior approval. A 50% deposit reserves your slot. You can also choose the frame tone: white, black or oak, and share your pet's story if you wish.

  5. 05

    The sketch

    A hand-drawn sketch on professional Arches watercolor paper (100% cotton, 300 g/m²).

  6. 06

    The painting

    Painted with professional-grade materials for lasting colour and durability.

  7. 07

    Final approval

    You receive a photo of the finished piece. Only fine adjustments are possible at this stage — as an original handmade work, no structural changes.

  8. 08

    Packaging and shipping

    Carefully packed and shipped with a tracking code.

  9. 09

    Arrival

    When it reaches you, I would love to hear how it felt to see the details in person, and to see your portrait in its chosen spot.

Professional materials, lasting results.

Every portrait is painted on Arches watercolor paper — 100% cotton, 300 g/m², the professional standard for archival quality. This is not a print or a reproduction: it is an original piece, created once, for you.

Ready to begin?

Start your commission with a simple message.

Start your commission