Hand-painted portraits from your photos
Your story,
painted by hand.
Oil, acrylic, charcoal and watercolour portraits, painted by vetted artists and approved by you at every stage. Delivered insured to your door, in India and worldwide.
- Painted by hand, never printed
- Approve the sketch first
- Unlimited revisions
- Insured delivery worldwide
From our artists' studios
Painted by hand, stroke by stroke.
Portraits by the artists who paint for Maestraa, in oil, watercolour and charcoal. Tap any portrait to see it up close.
Signature commissions
Three ways to begin, each made to order.
Portraits for every story
Who would you like painted?
Look closer
Every brushstroke, by hand.
Move across the painting to see it up close: the layered skin tones, the light on the glasses, the soft folds of the sari. No prints, no filters, no shortcuts.
- Oil on canvas, 16 × 20 in
- Painted by hand, in layers, by a Maestraa artist
- Shown exactly as photographed in the studio
Find your size
The portrait your wall is waiting for.
Choose a room and we'll suggest the sizes that suit it. Every size is shown to scale on the Sizes page.
Choose your medium
Four ways to be painted.
Each medium has its own character. Not sure which suits your photo? We'll advise you in a free consultation.
How it works
A portrait made with you, not just for you.
You see and approve the work twice before anything ships.
One portrait, four stages
Built up slowly, by hand.
From the first outline to the finished piece: a mixed-media portrait, 18 × 24 in, photographed at each stage in the artist's studio.
- 1 · Outline
- 2 · Features
- 3 · Shading
- 4 · Finished
Portraits by budget
Something beautiful at every price.
Our standards
True artistry. No shortcuts.
Vetted artists
Every artist passes a paid test portrait, judged on likeness, finish and timekeeping, before painting for Maestraa.
Three quality checks
We review the sketch, the finished piece and the packed parcel. Nothing reaches you that we haven't seen.
Made to last
Artist-grade oils and acrylics on primed canvas; charcoal, graphite and watercolour on heavy acid-free paper.
Signed and certified
Your artist signs the portrait, and it arrives with a Maestraa certificate of authenticity.
Certificate of authenticity
This portrait was painted entirely by hand by a Maestraa artist, from photographs supplied by the patron.
- Portrait
- Your family, in oil
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Size
- 24 × 36 in · 60 × 90 cm
- Number
- MA-2027-0001
Give a portrait
A gift they'll keep for a lifetime.
For anniversaries, weddings, birthdays and festivals, or to honour someone you miss. Tell us the date and we'll plan the portrait around it.
- Keep it a surprise: we coordinate only with you
- Gift-wrapped, with a handwritten card in your words
- Gift vouchers for any amount: they choose the medium and send their own photo
Start with an occasion
Delivery date check
Will it arrive in time?
Assumes we receive your photos and the advance today. We confirm the exact date with your quote.
Questions
Before you commission.
The things people ask us most. More answers on the FAQ page.
All questionsSend us your photos on WhatsApp. We'll suggest the medium, size and composition that suit them, with no obligation to order.
Book a free consultationBegin today
The photo you love, painted to keep.
Build your portrait in a minute and see the price, the dates and the payment plan before you commit.
The portfolio.
Portraits painted entirely by hand by the artists who paint for Maestraa: oil on canvas, watercolour on paper, and charcoal and mixed media. Tap any portrait to see it larger.
Your portrait next
Seen one you love?
Open any portrait and choose “Commission one like this”. We'll start your quote in the same medium and size.
Prices and sizes.
Add-ons
Make it yours.
Sizes
See it on your wall.
Every size, drawn to scale above an 88-inch sofa. Choose a size and how it hangs.
Timing
When it's ready.
Days from your order and photos. Delivery then takes .
Included with every portrait
- A free consultation on medium, size and composition
- Up to five photos combined, background of your choice
- A composition sketch to approve before work begins
- Unlimited revisions within your brief
- Certificate of authenticity and a handwritten card
- Insured, tracked delivery
Build your portrait.
Choose the medium, size and everyone you'd like painted. Send the details and your photos on WhatsApp, and we'll confirm your quote.
Photos that paint well
- Faces sharp when you zoom in, with eyes clearly visible
- Soft daylight, without harsh flash or deep shadows
- Taken at eye level; the original file rather than a screenshot
- One photo per person is fine; we'll combine up to five
We can also
- Bring people from different photos into one portrait
- Add a loved one who has passed away, from a separate photo
- Change the background, clothing or setting
- Paint from old, faded or black-and-white photographs
The master's hand.
Maestraa takes its name from maestra, a master of her craft. We bring together gifted portrait artists and a careful, personal service, so commissioning a hand-painted portrait feels as special as receiving one.
Chosen portrait by portrait
Every artist passes a paid test portrait judged on likeness, finish, communication and timekeeping. Each paints in the medium they know best, in their own studio, and is paid fairly for every piece.
Three checks on every piece
We review the composition sketch before you see it, check the finished portrait against your photos in daylight, and inspect and pack every parcel ourselves.
Private by default
Your photos are used only to paint your portrait and are shared only with your artist. We never show your portrait publicly without your permission.
Why a painted portrait
A photograph records a moment. A portrait is made slowly, by hand, from the photographs you treasure and the story behind them. It gathers the people you love into one frame, sometimes across years, and it becomes something you hand down.
We built Maestraa so that commissioning one is simple and certain: clear prices, a sketch to approve before any paint is applied, progress you can see, and a portrait that arrives safely wherever you live.
Weddings and businesses
Portraits make lasting wedding gifts and thoughtful corporate presents. For several portraits, matching sets or a fixed delivery date, tell us what you have in mind and we'll prepare a proposal.
EnquireQuestions, answered.
Can't find what you need? Message us on WhatsApp or email us; we reply within one working day.
Policies and terms.
Plain-language terms for every Maestraa commission. Last updated 20 October 2026.
Shipping and delivery
- Every portrait ships by insured, tracked courier. Delivery is included in all prices.
- In India, portraits travel rolled in a tube unless you choose gallery-wrapped or framed, and arrive 3–5 days after dispatch.
- Outside India, portraits travel rolled in a tube and arrive 5–8 days after dispatch in most countries. Any import duties or taxes charged by your country are paid by you.
- Portraits are usually ready to dispatch 9–19 days after your order and photos, depending on the medium. Express brings the final preview about 40% sooner.
- Tell us about any change of address before dispatch. If a parcel is lost in transit, we repaint and reship it at no cost.
Cancellation and refunds
- Cancel before your artist shares the composition sketch for a full refund.
- Cancel after the sketch is shared, but before you approve it, for a 90% refund. The 10% covers your artist's time and payment fees.
- Once you approve the sketch, painting begins and the order can't be cancelled or refunded.
- Portraits are made to order, so they can't be returned for a change of mind.
- Approved refunds are paid to your original payment method within 7 working days.
Revisions and guarantee
- Request unlimited changes within your brief at the sketch and final preview stages.
- Changes that alter the brief, such as adding people or changing the size or medium, are quoted separately.
- If the portrait you receive differs from the final preview you approved, we repaint it free.
- If your portrait is damaged in transit, send photos of the parcel and the piece within 48 hours of delivery and we'll repair or repaint it at no cost.
Privacy
- We use your photos, name, contact details and address only to make and deliver your portrait.
- Your photos are shared only with the artist painting your portrait, and are deleted within 30 days of delivery unless you ask us to keep them.
- We never show your portrait or photos in our marketing without your written permission.
- Payments are handled by our payment partners. We never see or store your card details.
- To see or delete the information we hold about you, email us.
Terms of service
- By sending us photos, you confirm you have the right to use them for your portrait.
- Prices are those shown when we confirm your quote, which is valid for 30 days. India prices include GST and delivery; international prices include shipping but not import duties.
- You pay 50% to begin and the balance after you approve the final preview. Portraits are dispatched once paid in full.
- A hand-painted portrait is an artist's interpretation of your photos. The sketch and preview stages are there so that you're happy before anything ships.
- The portrait is yours. We may show it in our portfolio only with your permission.
- Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from purchase and can't be exchanged for cash.
- These terms are governed by the laws of India.
Business details: registered name, address and GSTIN will appear here once registration is complete.
Let's talk about your portrait.
Message us for a free consultation, a quote or anything else. We reply within one working day.
Fastest for quotes and photos. Video consultations on request.
For orders, business enquiries and anything in writing.
Where we work
India · worldwide
Our artists paint in their own studios across India. We deliver across India and worldwide.