01 Black cat on a chair
Eastern ink pet portraits
A favorite face, held in ink.
A physical, hand-painted portrait made from the photo that feels most like them—translated through quiet brushwork, soft wash, and paper.
Painted on xuan paper with ink and light color. Every piece is one of one.
Delivered portraits
A record of finished originals.
A selection of physical originals from the studio.
07 delivered originals · swipe to explore
02 Companion dog
03 Resting tabby
04 Spring tabby
05 Black-and-white cat
06 Two cats
07 Two dogs
The Sumipaw approach
Recognizable first. Expressed in ink.
We begin with the details that make your pet unmistakable—the eyes, markings, posture, and expression—then translate them through controlled ink edges, soft wash, and warm paper.
Portrait formats
Two formats, one careful process.
Standard commissions are currently paused. The next limited opening is planned for late November 2026.
Swipe to compare the two sizes →
Classic rectangle
From $139
35 x 45 cm, about 13.8 x 17.7 in. Best for a desk, bookshelf, bedside table, small shelf, or gift display.
- Physical, unframed original artwork
- 1 pet included
- +$60 for each additional pet in the same portrait
- U.S. shipping included
Large wall rectangle
From $399
120 x 70 cm, about 47.2 x 27.6 in. Made for a living room wall, entryway, above a console, or a quiet memorial corner. Better for multi-pet compositions.
- Physical large-format original artwork
- Up to 5 pets included
- Shipping quoted separately
Rush commissions are released in small weekly groups for gifts, memorials, and meaningful dates.
Paper and ink
Sumipaw works with traditional ink papers selected by the artist for each portrait. These papers are made from plant fibers and carry the soft absorbency, visible grain, and quiet texture that give ink-wash brushwork its depth.
- Raw xuanHighly absorbent, with soft ink blooms and feathered brush edges.
- Semi-raw xuanBalanced absorbency for clearer contours and controlled washes.
- Maobian paperLight fibrous texture with a warm, handmade surface.
- Kozo-hemp fiber paperLong plant fibers, visible grain, and a durable keepsake feel.
Rush commission
Classic starts at $219
Two Rush commissions are available each week. Photo review is free; an opening is locked only after the reference is approved and payment is received.
2 openings each week+$80 per portraitDispatched within 14 days after paymentTransit time additional
Checking Rush availability
Availability refreshes every Monday at 12:00 AM Pacific Time.
How it works
From favorite photo to finished original.
Join the waitlist for a Standard commission, or request a weekly Rush commission.
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Choose your path
Join the waitlist for a Standard commission, 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
Clear terms for a personal order.
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 Classic adds $80 per physical portrait and is dispatched within 14 days after payment; transit time is additional. Two separate portraits use two Rush openings. Large Rush timing requires manual confirmation.
Privacy
Your reference stays part of your order.
Sumipaw collects the information needed to review, paint, invoice, and mail a physical portrait, plus limited visit-level data that helps us understand the ordering path.
Read how order and visit data are handled
What is collected
The waitlist collects only an email address. Rush commission requests collect pet photos, contact details, portrait choices, special requests, and shipping information through Netlify Forms for order handling.
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 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. Finished artwork is shown publicly only after separate written approval, 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@outlook.com.
FAQ
Before you join or request.
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@outlook.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 accepted per Pacific Time week. A Rush Classic adds $80 per portrait and is dispatched within 14 days after payment; transit time is additional. A multi-pet portrait uses one opening, while two separate portraits use two. The opening is locked only after photo approval and payment. Availability refreshes every Monday at 12:00 AM Pacific Time. Large Rush timing is confirmed manually.
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?
Only with separate written permission. 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?
Only after separate approval. If you approve, we can show the finished artwork without your original photo, full name, address, or private order details.
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.