What We Create
Portraits you'll
treasure for life.
Every session is a story. We capture the unguarded moments — the giggle, the leap, the sleepy nuzzle — and turn them into heirloom artwork.
Custom illustrated portraits of your child, from newborn to teen. Digital or fine art print options available.
Preview before we print. Love it or we redo it — guaranteed.
Or 4 interest-free payments with afterpay.
or customize →Your dog, cat, rabbit, or horse — captured in their most expressive moment. Available in watercolor, oil, or pencil illustration styles.
Preview before we print. Love it or we redo it — guaranteed.
Or 4 interest-free payments with afterpay.
or customize →Your child and their best four-legged friend, immortalised together. Our most beloved commission.
Preview before we print. Love it or we redo it — guaranteed.
Or 4 interest-free payments with afterpay.
or customize →Every portrait is available on premium canvas or thick fine-art paper, in a range of sizes to suit your space.
How It Works
Simple, joyful,
beautifully done.
Send us your favourite snapshots. Candid, posed, silly — we love them all.
Renaissance Royalty, Pop Art Poster, Claymation, Ukiyo-e, and eleven more — fifteen hand-rendered styles to suit your home.
Your artist works their craft. You'll get a preview before final delivery.
Your portrait arrives in 9–12 business days as one beautifully finished print. Add extra copies to the same order for half price — perfect for grandparents.
You'll love it.
We guarantee it.
Every portrait comes with our full satisfaction promise — built in, no fine print.
Preview before print
You'll see a digital proof of your portrait before we ever touch the printer. Nothing ships without your approval.
Revisions until it's right
Your artist will revise colors, composition, or details until you're happy. We don't rush you out the door.
Full refund if not
If after revisions you're still not satisfied, we'll refund you in full. No hoops, no questions. We've never had to — but the promise stands.
A real print, not a file
Your portrait arrives as a physical fine-art print on premium paper or gallery-wrapped canvas — something you frame, hang, and keep forever.
Everything you need to know.
How does the preview work?
Once your artist finishes the portrait, you'll receive a digital preview by email before anything is printed. You can request changes — composition, colors, specific details — and we won't send it to print until you give the green light.
What if I don't love it?
We'll revise it until you do. If after revisions you're still not satisfied, we'll refund you completely. We've never had to — but the guarantee stands.
How is this different from an AI portrait?
AI generates an image in seconds from a template. Your portrait is drawn by a human artist who studies your photo, makes deliberate creative choices, and produces a one-of-a-kind piece. It then arrives as a physical fine-art print on premium paper or canvas — something you can frame, hang, and pass down. Not a file. Not a printout. An heirloom.
How long does it take?
9–12 business days from order to your door. Need it sooner? Email us at hello@marinestdesign.com before ordering and we'll do our best.
What sizes and materials are available?
Every portrait is printed on premium fine-art paper or gallery-wrapped canvas, available in multiple sizes. You choose at checkout.
Can I include more than one subject?
Absolutely — our Together Session was made for exactly that. One child and their pet in a single portrait. Additional subjects can also be added to any order at checkout.
What photo should I send?
Candid, posed, silly — your artist loves them all. The clearer the face, the better the likeness. Send a few of your favourites and your artist will choose the best one to work from, or combine elements from multiple shots.
Portraits that stay with you.
From living rooms to birthday surprises — here's what our clients say.
"Absolute perfection! I ordered a portrait of my sister's tabby cat dressed as a Renaissance king for her birthday. I haven't seen her laugh that hard in years. The quality is stunning — it looks like a legitimate oil painting. Now hanging prominently in her living room."
"Seeing my daughter and our golden retriever transformed into 3D animated characters brought tears to my eyes. The artist captured their expressions and bond so perfectly. It feels like a poster for a movie I'd watch a million times."
"I wanted a portrait of my pups but didn't want it to clash with my home decor. The Art Nouveau style was the perfect solution — incredibly elegant, stylish, and subtle, yet unmistakably them. It looks like a high-end piece of art that just happens to feature my dogs."
"I chose the claymation style for my childhood dog who passed away last year. It looks exactly like a character straight out of a classic 90s stop-motion movie — a wonderfully whimsical and happy way to remember him. Hands-down the coolest thing I've ever bought online."
"My 8-year-old is obsessed with comic books, so turning him into a literal superhero for his bedroom wall was a no-brainer. Bold lines, bright colors, incredibly authentic. He thinks he's the coolest kid on the planet now. Fast turnaround and top-notch customer service!"
"My parents are notoriously impossible to shop for, but this pop art portrait of their grandkids blew them away. The vibrant colors are so fun and energetic — it added the perfect splash of personality to their kitchen. Such a fun, creative concept."
"I am obsessed with the quirky marionette-style portrait of my cat Barnaby — wonderfully weird, incredibly detailed, and a massive conversation starter. The process was so easy: just upload a photo and let the artists do their magic."
"I opted for a watercolor portrait of my three grandchildren. The artist did a phenomenal job — it has a beautiful, timeless, airy quality. A magnificent keepsake for a very proud grandfather."
Ready to Begin?
Let's create something
they'll always love.
Every child deserves a portrait. Every pet deserves to be remembered. Book your session today.
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