Watercolor Engagement Portrait

You can check up-to-date processing times for each type of custom portrait in your Cart.

You will receive a pencil sketch for your approval during the week your portrait is scheduled for, and then photos of the completed engagement painting within 2-4 days after you approve the sketch. I will only ship if you are happy with the result.

I offer free shipping for all US orders. Your watercolor portrait will be carefully packaged and shipped to you with UPS with tracking and proof of delivery to ensure safe transit. The artwork will only be shipped after you approve the final result.

Limited rush processing is available; please contact me for availability.

Rush processing fee applies:

• 8x10 in portraits - $100
• 9x12 in portraits - $150
• 11x14 in portraits - $200
• 16x20 in and larger sizes - not eligible for rush processing

Return policy.

After placing an order, you'll be able to add up to two handwritten calligraphy text lines at the bottom of the painting (optional).

After adding an engagement paitning to your cart, you can add a note to your order and include special requests or instructions, such as adding foliage or floral details, adding people and/or pets into the portrait.

Please take a moment to review all the details in the reference photo(s) and check if you would like me to make any changes to:

• the layout
• page orientation
• colors
• positioning, proportion, and sizes of elements

Unless you notify me otherwise, I will aim to match the layout, sizes/proportions, and positioning of elements EXACTLY the way they are shown in the photo. There are limited changes I can make after the sketch is completed, and very few things can be changed after I’m finished painting.

Adding people / pets to the portrait

I can include up to two people and one pet free of charge in this portrait. If you would like to include additional people / pets (where face is visible), additional charges may apply. Please reach out to me before booking so I could assess the level of added detail and provide exact quote before purchasing:

for portraits up to 11x14 in:
$20 per each added person / pet 

for 16x20 in portraits: 
$100 per each added person / pet

Additional charges will be sent as a separate payment request after you have placed an order.

Combining multiple photos into one painting:

You can request to combine several photos into one custom painting. For example, I can add people or pets, or include specific details or elements from different photos. The photos should be compatible, like puzzle pieces, to ensure a natural-looking final result. If your desired wedding portrait must be compiled from multiple photos, please contact me before placing an order to ensure it is achievable.

✔️ Acceptable changes after the sketch is completed:

• removing, resizing, or repositioning individual elements without affecting the overall layout
• changing text or font (if text is included)

✔️ Acceptable changes after the entire watercolor painting is completed:

• As watercolor cannot be erased after it’s been put on paper, there are very few changes I can make at this stage, limited to only darkening or adding more color to individual elements. 

❌ Changes that cannot be made after the sketch is completed:

• zooming in/out
• page orientation
• resizing major elements involving resizing more than a quarter of other elements in the sketch
• using a different reference photo
• drawing the entire subject or individual elements from a different angle

❌ Changes that cannot be made after the entire watercolor painting is completed:

In addition to the changes listed above, alterations like 

• eliminating elements, 
• changing positioning, sizes or colors of elements

are NOT possible at this stage without full repaint of the artwork. 

Changes resulting in a full sketch re-draw or a full artwork re-paint CANNOT BE PROCESSED without delaying other clients’ commissions. These cases will unfortunately result in an order cancellation and a refund. I appreciate your understanding and cooperation. 

For best results, please provide a high-resolution, clear, and well-lit engagement or elopement photo(s). Photos taken during daylight or in a well-lit indoor setting result in more dynamic and realistic watercolor paintings. Avoid blurry, low-quality, backlit, and unclear images. Be mindful of the level of small details in the reference photo(s): when excessive, they make the portrait look busy and distract from the main subject of the painting.

I can provide a high-resolution digital version of your watercolor painting upon request. This is useful if you'd like to print additional copies yourself or use the image for digital purposes.

If you would like additional copies of the original artwork, fine art giclée prints of your custom portrait are available as well: see THIS listing for details and pricing.

To preserve the quality of your watercolor portrait, avoid direct sunlight and excessive moisture.

I use high-quality 100% cotton paper and light-resistant watercolor paints which protect your piece from color fading and discoloration over time. Framing your artwork behind UV-protective glass can further safeguard it against environmental factors, ensuring it remains vibrant for years to come.

Find me on instagram @dejane_janede for the drawing and painting process videos.