Introduce your companion
Share a clear photograph, their name and the little things that make them special.
Make it personal
Discuss the piece, composition and materials. Review a written quotation and the agreed timeline.
From design to enamel
Review the portrait direction before painting and production begin. The image is built by hand through repeated firings.
The finished portrait
The proposed DDIYA journey includes photographs of the finished piece before it is prepared for delivery.
Your photograph.
Your commission.
Choose a piece and share the details that matter.
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Your photograph
A clear face, familiar markings and the expression that makes them yours.
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A personal design
Discuss the portrait, materials and composition before the work begins.
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Painted by hand
A miniature painting built in layers of vitreous enamel.
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A finished portrait
The proposed journey includes a photographic review before delivery.
PORTRAIT POSSIBILITIESTwo companions.
Two companions.
One little world.
The photograph gives the portrait its expression. Flowers, colour and composition make room for the details that matter to you.
The two-cat pendant shown here illustrates how two familiar faces can share a single miniature painting. Subject count and composition depend on the size of your piece.
Discover the possibilities
The portrait gallery
Portrait studies from Vivid Novel / Peace Piece, presented for DDIYA’s upcoming collection.
Portraits in motion
A closer look at finished commissions: their detail, shape and movement.
The cow-cat portrait ring
A familiar face, framed with small personal details.
The dog portrait ring
A miniature portrait viewed from every side.
The tennis ring
A playful motif inspired by a favourite pastime.
The cat portrait locket
A hinged locket, opened to reveal the portrait within.
The flower-cat pendant
A painted portrait with a personal floral border.
The cat portrait ring
A close view of enamel colour and miniature brushwork.
Choosing your photograph
Choose 1–3 original JPEG, PNG or WebP photographs, up to 10 MB each. Natural light and a clear view of the eyes, face and markings give us the most to work with. Include another angle if it helps tell their story.
If a treasured photograph is old or unclear, keep it for a conversation with the studio. Availability, production time, final pricing and terms will be confirmed before orders open.
Preview your commission