01 Shepherd portrait
Eastern ink pet portraits
A favorite face, held in ink.
Custom hand-painted Eastern ink pet portraits made from your favorite pet photo.
Painted on xuan paper with ink and light color. Every piece is one of one.
Delivered portraits
A record of finished originals.
15 delivered originals · swipe to explore
02 Great Dane portrait
03 Three dogs in one portrait
04 Terrier portrait
05 Two cats in a circular composition
06 Playful black cat
07 Calico cat among branches
08 Three cats in one portrait
09 Black cat on a chair
10 Companion dog
11 Resting tabby
12 Spring tabby
13 Black-and-white cat
14 Two cats
15 Two dogs
Custom pet portraits
What is a custom pet portrait?
It is a physical, hand-painted original created from your own pet photo. We preserve the eyes, markings, posture, and expression that make your pet recognizable, then translate them through controlled ink edges, soft wash, and traditional paper.
Pricing
Portrait pricing.
Classic rectangle
From $139
35 × 45 cm · 1 pet included · additional pets +$60 · U.S. shipping included.
Large wall rectangle
From $399
120 × 70 cm · up to 5 pets included · shipping quoted separately.
Rush commissions
From $199
Classic from $199 · Large Wall from $459 · $60 Rush fee per physical portrait. Classic dispatches within 14 days after payment; Large timing is confirmed after review.
Commissions
Current status and ways to order.
Standard commissions
Currently paused.
Current orders are scheduled through December 2026. The next limited opening is planned for late November 2026.
Rush commissions
Rush temporarily closed.
This week: 0 openings. Next week: 0 openings. Reopens Monday, October 19 at 12:00 AM Pacific Time.
Photo review is free. An opening is locked only after your reference is approved and payment is received.
Rush commission
Rush commissions from $199
2 openings in this release+$60 per portraitClassic dispatched within 14 daysLarge timing after review
0 Rush openings available
This week: 0 openings. Next week: 0 openings. Reopens Monday, October 19 at 12:00 AM Pacific Time.
How it works
From favorite photo to finished original.
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Check availability
Join the Standard waitlist or check the current Rush availability.
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We review the photo
For a Rush commission, we check likeness detail and confirm whether the timing can be accepted.
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Approve and pay
After the reference is approved, you receive the PayPal invoice.
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Paint and deliver
Your physical original is painted, lightly finished, and prepared for mailing.
A useful reference
Bright eyes, clear markings, natural posture.
One photo is enough. Add a second only when it helps explain color or expression. Avoid heavy blur and cropped ears.
Memorial keepsakes
A quieter portrait can keep them close.
Memorial orders can use softer contrast, lighter color, and optional dedication wording.
Policies
Read revision, refund, pricing, and delivery terms
Standard commissions are currently paused. The next limited opening is planned for late November 2026.
Every order includes one small revision for expression, local tone, inscription, or depth.
Major changes are quoted separately, including new photos, new style, full redraws, or pets beyond the selected size limit.
Full refund before painting starts. After work begins, refunds are reviewed by progress completed.
Classic rectangle is $139 and includes one pet; each added pet in the same portrait adds $60. Additional separate Classic originals shipped together are $129 each. Large wall portraits are $399 and include up to 5 pets.
Paper is selected by the artist to match the portrait's ink texture, fur detail, and wash control.
U.S. shipping is included for Classic portraits. Large wall and non-U.S. shipping are quoted separately after photo review.
Customer-uploaded photos stay private. Finished customer artwork is shown publicly only with separate approval.
If an artwork arrives damaged, email photos of the packaging and artwork within 48 hours so we can review a replacement or remedy.
Each order includes the physical, lightly finished original artwork listed in the invoice. A Rush commission adds $60 per physical portrait. Classic is dispatched within 14 days after payment; transit time is additional. Large Rush timing is confirmed after photo review, and shipping is quoted separately. Two separate portraits use two Rush openings.
Privacy
Sumipaw collects the information needed to review, paint, invoice, and mail a physical portrait, plus limited visit-level data used to improve the order form.
Read how order and visit data are handled
What is collected
The waitlist collects your email, an optional purchase plan, and visit details such as source, entry page, and whether its price summary was visible. Rush commission requests collect pet photos, contact details, portrait choices, special requests, and shipping information through protected private storage for order handling. Order notifications contain a reference to your privately stored photos.
How it is used
Waitlist emails are used to announce when Standard commissions reopen. Photos are used to assess and paint accepted portraits. Contact and address details from Rush commission requests are used for order communication, invoicing, and mailing the finished original.
Order-path data
The page records a short-lived random visit ID and whether a visitor viewed pricing, began a photo upload, opened delivery details, saw a form error, or submitted a review. The event record itself does not include pet photos, names, email addresses, shipping addresses, or file names. If a waitlist or photo review is submitted, that same ID is included with the request so we can understand which steps led to it. It is not used for advertising.
What is shown publicly
Your original photo is private. Unless you select the social-sharing opt-out when submitting your request, Sumipaw may share your finished portrait and videos of its creation on TikTok and Instagram, without your full name, address, or private order details.
Retention and deletion
Waitlist emails are retained until commissions reopen or you ask to be removed. Original reference photos are scheduled for deletion from active order storage within 90 days after an order is completed or cancelled. Basic transaction records may be retained where needed for accounting and order support.
To request access or deletion before the usual retention period, email sumipaw.art@gmail.com.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly arrives?
A physical, hand-painted original made from your pet photo. The entry format is lightly finished and shipped unframed, ready for framing or display.
Do you sell a digital-only portrait?
Sumipaw currently focuses on physical, hand-painted original artwork. The entry format is lightly finished and shipped unframed, without fine mounting.
Can I include multiple pets?
Yes. The Classic size includes one pet, and each added pet in the same portrait adds $60. Additional separate Classic originals shipped together are $129 each. Large wall portraits include up to 5 pets.
Do I pay before you review my photo?
No payment is needed before review. Photo review is free, and we send a PayPal invoice only after your reference is approved.
How does PayPal payment work?
After approval, you receive a PayPal invoice by email and pay through PayPal checkout.
Can I request changes?
Yes. One small revision is included. New photos, full redraws, or pets beyond the selected size limit are quoted separately.
Can I request a special size?
Yes. Upload your photo first, then email the special size request to sumipaw.art@gmail.com. We will quote it separately.
Why are standard commissions paused?
Current Standard commission orders are scheduled through December 2026. The next limited opening is planned for late November.
How do Rush commissions work?
Two physical portraits are available in this release. A Rush commission adds $60 per physical portrait, including Large Wall. Classic is dispatched within 14 days after payment; transit time is additional. Large Rush timing is confirmed after photo review. A multi-pet portrait uses one opening, while two separate portraits use two. The opening is locked only after photo approval and payment. The release opens October 5 at 12:00 AM Pacific Time. Future openings will be announced separately.
What paper is used?
We use artist-selected traditional ink papers such as raw xuan, semi-raw xuan, maobian paper, and kozo-hemp fiber paper. The artist matches the paper to the pet and brushwork.
Can Sumipaw use my pet photo publicly?
No. Your original photos always remain private. Uploaded photos are used for order communication and are scheduled for deletion from active order storage within 90 days after completion or cancellation.
Can Sumipaw show my finished portrait publicly?
Yes, unless you select “I do not want Sumipaw to share my pet portrait on social media” when submitting your request. This covers the finished portrait and videos of its creation on TikTok and Instagram. Your original photo, full name, address, and private order details remain private.
Is shipping included?
U.S. shipping is included for Classic portraits. Large wall and non-U.S. shipping are quoted after photo review because package size and destination matter.
What if the artwork is damaged in transit?
Email Sumipaw within 48 hours with photos of the packaging and artwork. We will review the issue and discuss a replacement, repair, or other remedy.