A group of five people from different generations smiling and laughing together, with one young boy being embraced by a woman, against a textured, abstract background.
A young girl with curly dark hair smiling and looking towards the camera, wearing a white top.
Portrait of a young boy with dark hair, smiling, with a painted effect and a blurred background.
Digital painting of a woman and a young girl, both with long dark hair, smiling and looking at the camera against a soft, blurred background.
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Two young girls with blonde hair styled in top knots, smiling and wearing pink tops, in a painterly style.
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Impasto Photography

Wellington portrait & family photography with a twist.

We take beautiful photographic portraits of your children and family, & turn them into stunning hand-painted works of art!

Split image of a smiling girl, with the left side showing a clear realistic photo and the right side a painted or digitally manipulated version of the same girl.

Photographic Paintings.

Taking original photographs, adding digitally hand painted details, & finishing things off with real painted texture, your portrait will have the exact likeness of a photograph with the wow factor of a traditionally painted portrait.

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Meet the artist

Our Portraits

Individual portrait

Multi portrait

Pets

Family Portraits

new!

Fantasy Fun

Fine Art Oil

What to expect

1: plan

We’ll work out your likes, dislikes, and overall vision for your artwork, and let you know what may be needed to get there.

2: photograph

A photographer will come to your location to take the shot that will become the bones of your painted portrait.

3: paint

Your selected photograph will be transformed into a museum quality artwork by our digital artist Norah Pearson.

4: present

Your very own digital stage artwork will be presented to you at your artwork reveal appointment.

5: produce

The final artwork will be put into the final stage of production to be printed, and then painted by hand to add real texture and details.

our process in detail

Products & Pricing

Living room with a white sofa, decorative pillows, a large wall art of two smiling little girls with blonde hair in pigtails, a green potted plant on the left, a small wooden side table with a white vase and books on the right, and a white lamp, all in a minimalist decor style.

We create the art, you choose how it’s made.

Hand painted wall art on canvas is our specialty. We offer a range of sizes to choose from to suit your space, taking into consideration the scale needed to depict the subject/s faithfully.

Great for gifts, faraway friends, and sharing the love, we also offer a selection of add-on options, such as replica artworks, gift cards, digital online sharing sets, and fine art prints.

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Guides & Articles

  • Collage of six digital art portraits emphasizing smiles, focusing on lips and teeth, with soft brushstrokes and warm skin tones.

    Choosing the perfect emotion or personality trait to portray the essence of your portrait subject

    Us human beings are multidimensional, and contain multiple personality traits. So how should we choose which ones to focus on in a portrait?

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  • A living room with a large portrait of two smiling girls hanging above a white sofa, accompanied by a potted plant on the left and a wooden side table with books and a white lamp on the right.

    Mastering the art of selecting artwork for your home: A complete guide

    So, if you're someone who truly appreciates art, chances are you've got an eye for aesthetics too. You know how a piece of art can either make or break the look and feel of a room.

    However, most of us aren't interior designers. So, how on earth do we pick out artwork that actually works seamlessly with our living spaces? Or decide where to hang the pieces we already own?

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  • Split image of a smiling young girl with curly hair, half in a photograph and half in a digitally painted style.

    artwork planning guide

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

    Make It

  • artwork ideas & inspiration

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

    Make It
Make It

Contact us.

norah@pearsonsimpasto.co.nz
022 313 2156

Sessions in Wellington Central, and the surrounding suburbs of Wellington North, East, & South.