Hannah painting live at a Tribeza event in Austin

How My Portraits Are Made

Estella Hannah started on Etsy in 2018 with a paintbrush and a simple idea: paint the places and pets people love most. Here is how a portrait comes together.

You choose the subject

I paint homes, wedding venues, businesses, and pets. You pick your subject and size, from a glass ornament up to a 9x12 painting.

You send the photos

I ask for three high resolution photos. Send the shots that feel most like the real thing, because I paint from what you send.

I paint it by hand

Every portrait is painted by hand in watercolor. I use my judgment on the final details, like the angle, the greenery, and the colors, so the painting feels like the place you remember.

It comes to your door

When it is finished, your painting ships USPS Priority Mail. Giving it as a gift? Order early, especially around the holidays.

Past work

Over the years I have painted Austin landmarks, wedding venues, and distilleries, and I have painted live at events like Tribeza's in Austin. Take a look at the Austin Collection, the Wedding Collection, and the Spirits Collection.

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