FAQ
What items are best suited for hand-painting?
Structured pieces with flat, stable surfaces work best. Trunks, and bags built with structure like the Goyard Jouvence pouch or Louis Vuitton Poche Toilette, hold the design without warping. Softer, unstructured items like duffles can also be painted, but the canvas shifts more with use. Keep pieces stuffed when not in use and avoid repeated friction against other items to protect the artwork long term.
Wallets are a special case. Daily use, especially in a pocket or loose in a bag, wears the surface faster than other less used items. Clients who choose a wallet should expect to handle it with more care than a piece used less often.
How does the commission process work, start to finish?
Submit your reference photos and the item you'd like painted. Once approved, a deposit secures your spot in the queue. You'll receive a mockup to approve before painting begins. The finished piece can be picked up locally in Beverly Hills, couriered, or shipped back to you.
How long does it take? Is there a waitlist?
The length of the waitlist is always changing, please fill out this form to join. If you have a deadline, like a birthday or holiday, please send an email to arianapacinostudio@gmail.com to see if the rush can be accommodated. If there is no rush, once you have been contacted to start the process, it takes 3-4 weeks from the day your sketch is approved. Return clients do not need to fill out the form and can contact me directly.
How is pricing determined?
Pricing is based on the size and detail of the piece, the item being painted, and the complexity of the portrait. Reach out with your item and reference photos for a personalized quote.
What brands can you paint on?
Ariana Pacino is most known for her paintings on Louis Vuitton, Goyard, and Hermes; however, she can paint on any brand. Most leathers are suitable for painting, but please reach out with photos of your item to make sure the material can be painted on.
What is the floating head portrait?
A floating head portrait is a hand-painted portrait, most popularly of a baby's face, dog or cat, isolated from the body and background. Hand-painted directly onto a purse, pouch, or trunk, It is one of Ariana's most requested designs and has been popularized by the many celebrities seen wearing the artwork.