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Hand-Painted Watercolor Portrait From Your Photo
Turn a meaningful photograph into an original watercolor portrait, painted entirely by hand in Slovenia, Europe, by award-winning artist Oxana Kravtsova.
From €390 · approx. $450 USD · free shipping to the USA
From €390 · approx. $450 USD · free shipping to the USA
100% hand-painted
No AI or digital filters
Certificate of authenticity
Free USA shipping
Every portrait is painted individually
Real watercolor. Real paper. Real brushwork.
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From Your Photo to an Original Painting
Simple commission process
- Send your photoUpload one or several photos. I’ll help you choose the best reference.
- Receive a Personal QuoteI’ll recommend the size, composition and confirm the price and timeline.
- I Paint & Ship Your PortraitYour portrait is painted entirely by hand and safely shipped to you.
Portrait Stories
A Birthday Surprise
This portrait was painted as a birthday gift for a talented artist. Sometimes the most meaningful review isn't written in words, it's the smile on someone's face when they receive a painting made especially for them.
I’d Love a Portrait Like This This portrait was painted as a birthday gift for a talented artist. Sometimes the most meaningful review isn't written in words, it's the smile on someone's face when they receive a painting made especially for them.
Formats and Prices
The final price depends on the size, number of people, level of detail and background complexity. Below are starting prices for one-person watercolor portraits:
- 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 15.7 in)
from €390
Approx. $450 USD · Free USA shippingA balanced and popular format with more space for facial details and atmosphere. - 40 × 50 cm (15.7 × 19.7 in)
from €550
Approx. $630 USD · Free USA shippingA larger watercolor portrait with stronger visual presence and more room for composition. - Custom size —
by requestIf you need a different format, I can suggest the best option based on your photo, idea and framing plans.
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No obligation to order. I’ll personally review your photo and reply with my recommendation.
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100% Hand-Painted Artwork
Each watercolor portrait is created completely by hand, from the first light pencil sketch on paper to the final transparent layers of paint.
I begin with a careful drawing, building the proportions, expression and composition before adding colour. Then I work slowly with watercolor, layer by layer, allowing the light of the paper to remain visible through the paint.
There are no digital filters, no printed base and no automatic transfer. Your portrait is not a processed photo, it is an original hand-painted artwork created with real watercolor, paper, time and attention.
Every line, every wash of colour and every detail is made by hand, giving the portrait its softness, individuality and living artistic feeling.
I begin with a careful drawing, building the proportions, expression and composition before adding colour. Then I work slowly with watercolor, layer by layer, allowing the light of the paper to remain visible through the paint.
There are no digital filters, no printed base and no automatic transfer. Your portrait is not a processed photo, it is an original hand-painted artwork created with real watercolor, paper, time and attention.
Every line, every wash of colour and every detail is made by hand, giving the portrait its softness, individuality and living artistic feeling.
Watercolor Portrait
A watercolor portrait is a delicate, light and emotional artwork created with transparent layers of professional watercolor paint. This technique allows softness, air and subtle colour transitions to remain visible, giving the portrait a gentle and intimate feeling.
Watercolor is ideal if you want a portrait that feels elegant, personal and timeless. It is especially beautiful for soft facial features, children’s portraits, romantic couple portraits, wedding memories, memorial portraits and meaningful gifts.
Unlike oil painting, watercolor does not create thick texture on the surface. Its beauty is in transparency, lightness and sensitivity. The white of the paper shines through the paint, making the portrait feel fresh, alive and full of air.
Watercolor is ideal if you want a portrait that feels elegant, personal and timeless. It is especially beautiful for soft facial features, children’s portraits, romantic couple portraits, wedding memories, memorial portraits and meaningful gifts.
Unlike oil painting, watercolor does not create thick texture on the surface. Its beauty is in transparency, lightness and sensitivity. The white of the paper shines through the paint, making the portrait feel fresh, alive and full of air.
Materials
Each watercolor portrait is created with:
Framing
Watercolor portraits are created on paper and should be framed behind glass or museum acrylic to protect the surface from dust, moisture and direct touch.
The portrait is usually shipped unframed, which makes international delivery safer and gives you freedom to choose a frame that matches your interior.
If you would like, I can also help arrange framing before shipping. This option is discussed individually, depending on the size, frame style and destination country.
Timeline
Watercolor portraits usually take less time than oil portraits because watercolor does not need several weeks of drying before shipping.
The painting process usually takes around 1–2 weeks, depending on the size, number of people and complexity of the portrait.
After the portrait is finished, I will send you photos of the completed artwork. The portrait will then be carefully packed and prepared for shipping.
Each watercolor portrait is created with:
- professional watercolor paints
- high-quality watercolor paper
- hand-painted transparent layers
- artist’s signature
- certificate of authenticity
- careful protective packaging for shipping
Framing
Watercolor portraits are created on paper and should be framed behind glass or museum acrylic to protect the surface from dust, moisture and direct touch.
The portrait is usually shipped unframed, which makes international delivery safer and gives you freedom to choose a frame that matches your interior.
If you would like, I can also help arrange framing before shipping. This option is discussed individually, depending on the size, frame style and destination country.
Timeline
Watercolor portraits usually take less time than oil portraits because watercolor does not need several weeks of drying before shipping.
The painting process usually takes around 1–2 weeks, depending on the size, number of people and complexity of the portrait.
After the portrait is finished, I will send you photos of the completed artwork. The portrait will then be carefully packed and prepared for shipping.
FAQ
Not every photo is equally suitable for a watercolor portrait, but many photographs can work beautifully. The best references are clear, well-lit images where the face and important features are easy to see.
If your photo is small, slightly blurred, or taken in difficult lighting, you can still send it to me. I will personally review it and let you know whether it is suitable for painting. Sometimes I may ask for one or two additional photos to better understand facial features, eye color, hairstyle, or other details.
If you have several photographs and are unsure which one to choose, I will be happy to help you select the strongest reference for the portrait.
If your photo is small, slightly blurred, or taken in difficult lighting, you can still send it to me. I will personally review it and let you know whether it is suitable for painting. Sometimes I may ask for one or two additional photos to better understand facial features, eye color, hairstyle, or other details.
If you have several photographs and are unsure which one to choose, I will be happy to help you select the strongest reference for the portrait.
My watercolor portraits start from:
30 × 40 cm — €390
40 × 50 cm — €550
These prices include the original hand-painted artwork, my signature, a certificate of authenticity, careful packaging, and international shipping.
The final price may depend on the number of people in the portrait, the complexity of the composition, the background, and the level of detail required.
If you send me your photo and tell me what you have in mind, I will provide a personal quote before you decide whether to proceed.
30 × 40 cm — €390
40 × 50 cm — €550
These prices include the original hand-painted artwork, my signature, a certificate of authenticity, careful packaging, and international shipping.
The final price may depend on the number of people in the portrait, the complexity of the composition, the background, and the level of detail required.
If you send me your photo and tell me what you have in mind, I will provide a personal quote before you decide whether to proceed.
Yes. Every OXYPOINT watercolor portrait is created entirely by hand.
I begin with a drawing on watercolor paper and then build the portrait using professional watercolor paints and traditional painting techniques. I do not use a printed base, digital filters, AI-generated artwork, or a digitally printed image underneath the paint.
You receive a genuine, one-of-a-kind original artwork rather than a print or digitally altered photograph.
Each finished portrait is signed by me and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
I begin with a drawing on watercolor paper and then build the portrait using professional watercolor paints and traditional painting techniques. I do not use a printed base, digital filters, AI-generated artwork, or a digitally printed image underneath the paint.
You receive a genuine, one-of-a-kind original artwork rather than a print or digitally altered photograph.
Each finished portrait is signed by me and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
A watercolor portrait usually takes approximately 4–10 days to paint, depending on the size, number of people, level of detail, and my current workload.
Unlike oil paintings, watercolor does not require several weeks of drying time, so the finished portrait can be carefully packed and prepared for shipping shortly after completion.
Delivery to the United States usually takes around 7-10 days after shipment, although international delivery times may occasionally vary.
If the portrait is intended for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or another specific date, please let me know when you contact me so I can confirm whether the deadline is realistic.
Unlike oil paintings, watercolor does not require several weeks of drying time, so the finished portrait can be carefully packed and prepared for shipping shortly after completion.
Delivery to the United States usually takes around 7-10 days after shipment, although international delivery times may occasionally vary.
If the portrait is intended for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or another specific date, please let me know when you contact me so I can confirm whether the deadline is realistic.
No. You do not need to pay the full amount before I begin.
A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the commission and start the painting process.
The remaining 70% is paid after the portrait is completed and I have sent you photographs of the finished artwork, but before shipping.
This means you do not have to pay the full price at the beginning of the commission.
Payment can be arranged by the available payment methods provided when your order is confirmed.
A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the commission and start the painting process.
The remaining 70% is paid after the portrait is completed and I have sent you photographs of the finished artwork, but before shipping.
This means you do not have to pay the full price at the beginning of the commission.
Payment can be arranged by the available payment methods provided when your order is confirmed.
Yes, in many cases I can create one portrait using people from several different photographs.
This can be especially useful when there is no good photograph of everyone together, or when you would like to create a family portrait from images taken at different times.
For the most natural result, I look at the angle of the faces, lighting, proportions, image quality, and overall composition. Sometimes I may ask you to provide additional photographs so I can better understand the person's appearance.
Before I begin painting, I will let you know whether the photographs can be successfully combined into one composition.
This can be especially useful when there is no good photograph of everyone together, or when you would like to create a family portrait from images taken at different times.
For the most natural result, I look at the angle of the faces, lighting, proportions, image quality, and overall composition. Sometimes I may ask you to provide additional photographs so I can better understand the person's appearance.
Before I begin painting, I will let you know whether the photographs can be successfully combined into one composition.
Yes. After the portrait is finished, I send you photographs of the completed artwork before it is shipped.
If you notice a small detail that you would like adjusted, you are welcome to tell me. Minor changes can often be made, depending on the nature of the request and the watercolor technique.
Watercolor is a transparent and delicate medium, so some changes that would be easy in a digital image cannot always be completely repainted once the watercolor layers are finished. Major changes to the pose, composition, clothing, or reference photograph are therefore best discussed before painting begins.
My goal is always to create a portrait that feels both recognizable and naturally hand-painted.
If you notice a small detail that you would like adjusted, you are welcome to tell me. Minor changes can often be made, depending on the nature of the request and the watercolor technique.
Watercolor is a transparent and delicate medium, so some changes that would be easy in a digital image cannot always be completely repainted once the watercolor layers are finished. Major changes to the pose, composition, clothing, or reference photograph are therefore best discussed before painting begins.
My goal is always to create a portrait that feels both recognizable and naturally hand-painted.
Yes. Shipping to the United States is included in the portrait price.
Your watercolor is carefully protected, securely packaged, and prepared for international transport.
Delivery to the USA usually takes approximately 7-10 days after shipment, although the exact transit time may depend on the destination and international transport conditions.
Once the portrait has been shipped, I will provide you with the tracking information so you can follow the delivery.
Your watercolor is carefully protected, securely packaged, and prepared for international transport.
Delivery to the USA usually takes approximately 7-10 days after shipment, although the exact transit time may depend on the destination and international transport conditions.
Once the portrait has been shipped, I will provide you with the tracking information so you can follow the delivery.
The process is simple.
First, send me the photograph you would like me to paint. You can also send several photos if you are unsure which one would work best.
Please tell me a little about the portrait — for example, who it is for, the size you are considering, whether you would like a simple or more detailed background, and whether you have a particular deadline.
I will review the photograph, recommend the most suitable size and composition if needed, and send you a personal quote.
Once we have agreed on the details, a 30% deposit is required to begin the commission.
I then paint your portrait entirely by hand. When it is finished, I send you photographs of the completed artwork. The remaining balance is paid before shipment.
Your portrait is then carefully packed and shipped to you.
First, send me the photograph you would like me to paint. You can also send several photos if you are unsure which one would work best.
Please tell me a little about the portrait — for example, who it is for, the size you are considering, whether you would like a simple or more detailed background, and whether you have a particular deadline.
I will review the photograph, recommend the most suitable size and composition if needed, and send you a personal quote.
Once we have agreed on the details, a 30% deposit is required to begin the commission.
I then paint your portrait entirely by hand. When it is finished, I send you photographs of the completed artwork. The remaining balance is paid before shipment.
Your portrait is then carefully packed and shipped to you.
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Reviews of paintings
many paintings are already delighting their owners
- ChristieRNNew Jersey, United StatesJust Beautiful! Safe and fast shipping!
Jul 22, 2024 - InnaIt was such a surprise to unwrap the package and see my own portrait. It’s a very interesting feeling — sometimes you walk past a mirror, catch a quick glimpse of yourself and think, ‘I wish I hadn’t looked.’ But then you look at the portrait and somehow merge with it, becoming one with the image.
Aug 10, 2026 - CyndiBeautiful artwork! Excellent quality and colorful! Talented artist!
Apr 18, 2024
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