Commission a Custom Portrait
Life-like, expressive portraits of people and pets
created as original works of art, not reproductions.
Commissioning a portrait is a deliberate choice. Clients come here when photographs feel insufficient — when they want to preserve presence, memory, or connection through art.
Gladiola Sotomayor creates custom portrait commissions for individuals, couples, professionals, and beloved pets. Each piece is developed through close observation, reference imagery, and a refined artistic process that balances realism with expressive symbolism.
These portraits are designed to endure — emotionally and materially.
What you can commission
Custom Portrait Options:
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Individual human portraits
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Couples and family portraits
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Professional/logo portrait commissions (gift or office display)
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Pet and companion animal portraits
Each commissioned portrait is created from quality photos you provide (or on-site live session in Puerto Rico) and made in acrylic or oil depending on your preference.
Mediums & Process
Materials & Options:
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Acrylic Portraits: vibrant, quick turnaround
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Oil Portraits: deeper textures, slower drying time
Note: oil works take longer to complete due to drying and layering requirements. Gladiola Sotomayor
How It Works:
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Photograph Submission: high-quality reference images
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Consultation: clarify size, mood, composition
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Creation: painting developed in stages
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Final Approval & Delivery: artwork shipped securely worldwide
Ships internationally; local live portrait sessions available in Puerto Rico.
Pricing Guidelines
Prices begin at introductory rates effective August 2025 and may increase in 2026. Fees currently do not include framing or shipping. Gladiola Sotomayor
Estimates vary with:
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Size of artwork
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Number of subjects (people/pets)
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Level of detail and complexity
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Medium (acrylic vs oil)
This pricing structure helps manage expectations and communicate value — custom fine art is priced according to craftsmanship, not automation.
Purpose & Use Cases
These portraits are ideal for:
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Personal keepsakes and heirlooms
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Meaningful gifts (anniversaries, birthdays, memorials)
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Professional display or office spaces
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Pet portraits that capture spirit and connection
If you’re looking for generic prints or mass-produced imagery, this is not the right place. If you want custom art with emotional and symbolic depth, proceed below.
Logistics & Shipping
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Shipped worldwide (shipping cost varies by region)
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Frames not included
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Portraits made from your supplied photos or guided photography
All portraits for personal use only (commercial/public work falls under separate licensing)
Commission a one-of-a-kind custom portrait with
Gladiola Sotomayor, a Puerto Rico–based artist known
for her expressive, symbolic mixed-media paintings.
Each work is crafted to capture likeness and deeper story of her models. Whether you seek a personalized painting for your home, a meaningful gift, or an art commission for your office or corporate space, Gladiola creates pieces that merge fine art with soul.
Live portraiture can be scheduled in person in Puerto Rico. International requests can be made from an email photo reference, packaged securely and shipped within 30 days.
Video above is for pricing estimate purposes.
Paintings are offered in either acrylic or oils depending on the client's preference.
Oil paintings take longer to finish due to the slow-drying process.
Price quotes are for oil and for acrylic paintings.
Specify in the details if you have any custom request.
These are introductory prices starting in August 2025.
Prices are subject to increase in 2026.
Fees do not include frames or shipping.
Estimates may vary according to number of people or animals in portraits, or the level of details in custom requests.
We ship internationally.
Shipping is estimated for your region.
Paintings may be from quality photos that client provides, or from sketches or ideas in custom requests.
All portraits are for personal use. All promotional, commercial or published work operates under a different license and is subject to other terms and pricing.