A Gilded Adornment Portrait is a custom metal leaf portrait with acrylic painting and built-in openings that allow you to add your own jewelry directly onto the canvas. Each piece is hand-drawn, painted, and gilded to create a glowing, personalized portrait and the jewelry you choose brings it to life.
Use your own pieces, family heirlooms, meaningful accessories, or items that represent your style. The artwork includes clean, discreet holes designed for earrings, necklaces, or pendants, making the portrait interactive and completely unique to you.
Give it as a gift or memorialize someone. It’s a modern heirloom that honors someone you love with art, memory, and personal adornment. All in one unforgettable piece.
Gilded Pet Adornment Portrait Option
Upload Your Inspiration Images
Please be sure to upload your files below. They will be sent to the Zen Earth email address for use in creating your portrait. Both the upload and checkout must be completed for your order to begin.
Before you upload:
• Choose your favorite reference photos
• Make sure your face and jewelry are clearly visible
• Include any additional images showing color scheme. Example could be your favorite outfit colors, tones that match your personality or your favorite landscape.
• Maximum file size: 20MB per file.
Package Options
Metal Mini Adornment Portrait — $125
Standard metal leaf (Composition gold, silver, aluminum, or copper alloy) 8”x 8”
Genuine Mini Adornment Portrait — $175
23K gold leaf, Sterling Silver and Genuine Copper 8” x 8”
Metal Adornment Portrait — $500
Standard metal leaf (Composition gold, silver, aluminum, or copper alloy) 16” x 16”
Genuine Adornment Portrait — $700
23K gold leaf, Sterling Silver and Genuine Copper 16” x 16”
Standard size 16” x 16”. Mini 8” x8”. An additional size can be requested. Standard and Mini size comes with an easel arm attached to the back for tabletop display and standard wall attachment.
How It Works
1. Add to Cart
Once you pick your package option, Add to cart and you will be prompted for next step
2. Select Gilding Details
Dropdown menu will be provided after adding item to cart. Choose where metal leaf will be applied and in what tone (gold, silver, copper, or varigated). Gilded areas may include: Skin, hair, clothing, and hat. Please select metals that are part of your package. If different metals are chosen, the correct ones for your package will be used instead.
3. Choose Background Colors
Share your color palette or mood for the acrylic painted background. Option to add a reference image of colors with next step.
4. Share Your Photos
Send 2–5 clear reference images of the person being portrayed. Earlobes must both be visible.
5. Provide Jewelry Inspiration
Show jewelry you plan to use (or the style you like). This helps place openings correctly.
6. Review & Approve Design Direction
We finalize opening placement, colors, and gilding accents.
7. Creation Process
Your portrait is illustrated, painted, gilded, and built with discreet openings for earring hooks, chains, or pendants.
22K or 23K Gold
Sterling Silver
Genuine Copper
Mixed Metals
Variegated Red
Variegated Green
Composition Gold
Silver Aluminum
Copper Alloy
Who, What and Why
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Who This Is For
This portrait is gender-inclusive and ideal for:
Men, women, non-binary individuals, and Couples
Beloved Pets
Memorial or heirloom pieces
Gift-giving and celebrations
Anyone wanting a one-of-a-kind, personalized artwork
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What’s Included
Custom portrait
Acrylic painted background
Metal leaf detailing (varies by package)
Built-in holes for adding your own jewelry
Archival varnish + protective finish
Certificate of authenticity
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Why It’s Unique
Add your own jewelry to the canvas
Glowing metal leaf accents
Rich acrylic color depth
Personalized and one-of-a-kind
Designed to be a modern heirloom
Custom Order Process
Self portrait
Traced hand drawn sketch
Traced paper cut-outs and the thick paper reference drawing.
Positioned the portrait off-center for different composition
Progress
Final artwork
Examples of Image Alteration
Changed facial expression per request
Removed cardigan for shoulder study.
Submitted image
To ensure your portrait integrates seamlessly with the chosen jewelry and design, I can make light adjustments to your reference image. This may include:
Removing or reshaping clothing (such as a cardigan) to reveal the neckline and allow jewelry to hang correctly
Adjusting the head or body angle for better placement
Changing or refining facial expressions—including smiles, winks, or more neutral looks
Enhancing clarity or reconstructing areas of the photo that are obscured
These edits are always done thoughtfully, keeping the final artwork natural and true to the person.
This service is especially valuable for memorial portraits, where only a few cherished images may be available. I can work from limited photos to create a respectful, accurate, and beautifully composed portrait.
Process & Color Scheme Selection
Hand Sketched on tracing paper from photo.
Tracing paper is cut into pieces.
Portrait on paper is positioned on canvas for composition analysis
Inspiration Photo for Color Scheme
Color Selection
Final Artwork
Let’s make art together.
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