Goldfish Portraits
Each goldfish portrait is hand-painted from your fish’s unique colours, markings, and gentle personality. Whether it’s to celebrate a beloved companion, remembering a special fish, or create a meaningful gift, these custom portraits turn small everyday moments into lasting, personal keepsakes.
While I specialise in goldfish, I’m also happy to paint other much-loved pet fish.
Made with care in Sydney, Australia.
Why commission a goldfish portrait?
Goldfish are more than pets — they each have their own character and presence. Something I’ve observed from my own goldfish. A painted portrait captures that individuality in a way photos often can’t, creating a lasting keepsake for your home.
These portraits are perfect for:
Celebrating a beloved fish
Memorial pieces
Gifts for fish lovers
Adding a personal artwork to your space
How it works
1. Send photos of your goldfish
Share a few clear photos in the enquiry form (a side view works best).
2. Receive your quote & mock-up
I’ll confirm pricing and next steps based on your details. Once payment is made, I’ll send a simple mock-up for your approval before painting begins.
3. Your portrait is painted
Each artwork is hand-painted using my layered watercolour, ink, and acrylic process on high-quality, archival cotton watercolour paper.
4. Carefully packaged & delivered
Your finished portrait is packaged flat with care and sent to you, ready to frame.
You’ll receive updates at key stages, and I’m always happy to answer questions so you feel confident throughout the process.
Sizes & pricing
Portraits start from AUD $105, depending on size and detail.
Example pricing:
A5 — $105
A4 — $175 (size of sample shown)
A3 — $295
What’s included
Hand-painted goldfish portrait
Option of no background or soft painted atmospheric background (no extra charge)
Your layered watercolour + pencil + acrylic process on watercolour cotton paper. This includes gold, silver and copper coloured paints.
Mock-up approval before painting begins with one round of correction in the mock-up phase
Add-ons:
Additional fish +$35 each
Gold-metal leaf detailing +$35 on scales and subtle texture on the background for a luxurious finish
Final pricing is confirmed before painting begins so there are no surprises.
My portraits are painterly rather than photo-realistic. I focus on capturing the essence and beauty of your fish in a soft artistic way rather than copying every scale exactly.
Timing
Turnaround time is typically 3–4 weeks from confirmation, depending on current availability.
I take a small number of commissions each month to ensure each piece receives the attention it deserves.
There are currently 5 places available this month.
If you need a piece for a gift or special date, feel free to mention this when enquiring.
About the Artist
I’m Phuong, the artist behind Phuto Art House.
I paint intuitive, expressive works inspired by small moments of connection and meaning.
The idea to paint goldfish came from combining the two things I love. I was already painting my own fish, so I wondered if others also have (a slightly unhealthy) obsession with their fish too and would love the same.
I’m excited to learn all about your beautiful fish and make something magical with you.
Enquire about your goldfish portrait commission
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