Commissions open · limited slots
Your pet, painted like the main character they are.
An ink and watercolor portrait with the feel of an illustration from a well-loved picture book.
Custom Pet Portrait
A 4×6 or 6×4 original painting of your pet, full body. I’ll choose portrait or landscape once I see their photos, based on what would suit them best.
- The original painting
- Painted within two weeks of receiving your photos after checkout, then posted to you with tracking
- Shipping within the US included
Secure checkout by Stripe. Please send photos of your pet to me afterwards at hello@studiolumiki.com.
Outside the US? The button above is for US orders only. Email me at hello@studiolumiki.com to order, and I’ll quote shipping to your country.
Holiday delivery, within the US. For arrival by December 25, order by December 1 and send your photos within two days of ordering.
You know the face. The head tilt, the slow blink, the way they sit like they own the place. It’s the thing you love about them, and it’s the thing photographs never quite catch.
That’s what I draw: your furry (or feathered) friend, in a loose, lively style that makes people smile the moment they see it. I draw each portrait by hand in ink and watercolor.
I paint every portrait myself, the old-fashioned way: pen and paintbrush to paper. Every pen and brush stroke on the page is by my hand. Each portrait is done in my signature expressive, loose and energetic style.
What you receive is my artistic interpretation of your pet: their quirks, their posture, and their unique energy. Each portrait is one of a kind and is mailed to you.
How it works
- Order and check out. Payment is taken securely by Stripe.
- Send three to six photos. Daylight, at their eye level, close enough to see the eyes, with at least one full-body shot.
- Tell me a little about them. Vocal supervisor? Professional treat collector? This is what helps me capture their personality.
- I confirm within two days. If I need additional photos, I’ll let you know.
- I paint it. I’ll paint your pet’s portrait within two weeks of receiving your photos after checkout, then post it to you with tracking.
Good to know
- Each portrait is painted once, straight onto paper. Watercolor has no undo button, so there are no revisions: what you’ll receive is my one-of-a-kind take on your pet.
- One pet per 4×6 portrait, because 4×6 is about the size of a postcard. Want a painting with more than one pet? Email me at hello@studiolumiki.com and we can discuss a larger portrait so all of your pets have room to shine.
- If you’re ordering in memory of a pet, please let me know and I’ll take extra care. I would be honored to paint them.
- Painted with archival watercolors on heavyweight watercolor paper. Please keep your painting out of direct sunlight.
- The painting is yours to frame, gift and show off. The copyright stays with me, so it’s for personal enjoyment, not for reproducing or selling.
- I share finished paintings and work in progress in my portfolio and on social media, unless you ask me not to. Planning a surprise? Tell me, and I’ll wait until it’s been given. I’ll never share the photos you send me without your permission.
Something else in mind? Email me at hello@studiolumiki.com.
Order received
Thank you! I’m looking forward to painting your pet.
Now, the photos. Your receipt is on its way from Stripe.
- Email three to six photos to hello@studiolumiki.com. Put your pet’s name in the subject. Daylight, their eye level, at least one full-body shot.
- Add a sentence or two about them, and any markings I must get right, like a white sock or one green eye and one blue.
- Have a favorite pose in mind? Curled up, sitting tall, mid-zoomie? Tell me, and include a photo of it. Otherwise I’ll choose what suits them best.
- I’ll confirm within two days of receiving your photos that they’ll work. If I need more, I’ll let you know.
I’ll paint your portrait within two weeks of receiving your photos, then post it to you. I’ll email you tracking the day it ships.
Email my photosI love seeing my portraits in their new homes. If you post yours, tag @studiolumiki so I can see it.
California
About
Studio Lumiki is my illustration practice, based in California.
I work in gestural pen line, loose watercolor, marker and gouache, and on rare occasion digitally. I prefer to work analog: paintbrush to paper. Ink and watercolor are my favorite media because they have a mind of their own and bring spontaneity and energy to my paintings. My favorite subjects are animals and people caught mid-reaction or mid-thought.
My practice spans children’s books, book covers, surface and licensing, editorial illustration, and commissioned portraits. I take a limited number of projects at a time so each one gets proper attention.
Clients and inquiries: hello@studiolumiki.com
@studiolumiki
Last updated October 7, 2026
Policies
The fine print, kept short. Questions? Email me at hello@studiolumiki.com.
Ordering and payment
Studio Lumiki is an illustration studio in California. A Custom Pet Portrait is $75, plus sales tax where applicable, paid in full at checkout. Payments are processed securely by Stripe.
Photos
After checkout, email three to six photos of your pet to hello@studiolumiki.com. I’ll confirm within two days of receiving them. If I need additional photos, I’ll let you know.
Turnaround and shipping
I paint each portrait within two weeks of receiving your photos, then post it to you with tracking. Shipping within the US is included. For delivery by December 25, order by December 1 and send your photos within two days. Outside the US? Email me and I’ll quote shipping to your country.
Revisions
Each portrait is painted once, straight onto paper. Watercolor has no undo button, so there are no revisions: what you’ll receive is my one-of-a-kind take on your pet.
Cancellations and refunds
You can cancel for a full refund any time before I begin painting. Because each portrait is made to order, sales are final once painting has started. If your portrait arrives damaged, email me a photo within 7 days of delivery and I’ll make it right. If a parcel is lost in the mail, I’ll repaint it or refund you.
Copyright and use
The painting is yours to frame, gift and show off. The copyright stays with me, so it’s for personal enjoyment, not for reproducing or selling. I may share finished paintings and work in progress in my portfolio and on social media, unless you ask me not to. I’ll never share the photos you send me without your permission.
Privacy
What I collect: your name, email address, and billing and shipping addresses when you order; the photos and details you send about your pet; and your email address if you join the Lumiki List.
How it’s used: only to make and ship your portrait, answer your questions, and send Lumiki List emails if you signed up. I never sell or rent your information.
Who else handles it: Stripe processes payments (I never see your full card number), Sender sends Lumiki List emails, and USPS and my shipping label service receive your address to deliver your order.
Your choices: unsubscribe from the Lumiki List anytime using the link in any email. To see, correct or delete the information I hold about you, email hello@studiolumiki.com.
Cookies and tracking: this site doesn’t use advertising trackers. The email signup form is provided by Sender, which may use cookies to make the form work. Because the site doesn’t track you across other websites, it doesn’t respond differently to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
Changes: if this policy changes, I’ll update this page and the date at the top.
Contact
Studio Lumiki · California · hello@studiolumiki.com