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Gladiola Sotomayor Fine Art
Custom Portrait Artist for People & Pets
Expressive, life-like commissioned portraits that capture presence — not just likeness.
Commission a one-of-a-kind portrait by Puerto Rico–based artist Gladiola Sotomayor. Her work blends anatomical accuracy with expressive symbolism to reflect not only how someone looks — but how they feel, move, and exist in the world.
Original mixed-media artwork · Human & pet portraits · Worldwide collectors
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Custom portraits of individuals, couples, professionals, and pets
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Life-like realism layered with expressive symbolism
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Meaningful gifts, memorials, and legacy pieces
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Original artwork — no filters, no AI, no reproductions
Portrait Commissions Designed for Meaning, Not Wall Space
Most gallery artwork is created for exhibitions — large, conceptual, and deeply personal to the artist. While Gladiola Sotomayor has exhibited her work in formal art spaces, her commissioned portraits are created with a different purpose: to live in people’s homes, hearts, and daily lives.
Clients commission portraits when they want to honor someone they love, celebrate a milestone, preserve a presence, or give a gift that carries emotional weight. These are not decorative images. They are intentional, personal works of art designed to feel alive.
Each portrait is based on reference photographs and close consultation, allowing Gladiola to capture not only physical likeness, but energy, temperament, and inner character through color, texture, and symbolic details.
What Is Expressive Symbolism in Portrait Art?
Gladiola’s portrait style is grounded in realism — accurate proportions, recognizable features, and careful attention to detail. What sets her work apart is the addition of expressive symbolism: brushwork, color choices, and subtle visual elements that suggest mood, vitality, and emotional presence.
The result is a portrait that feels dimensional rather than flat. Familiar rather than photographic. Alive rather than static.
Clients often describe the experience as “seeing the person, not just the face.”
Commissioned Portrait Services
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Custom portrait commissions of individuals
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Couples and family portraits
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Professional and legacy portraits
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Custom pet portraits
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Memorial and tribute artwork
Each commission is an original, one-of-a-kind artwork created specifically for the client. No templates. No mass production.
About the Artist
Gladiola Sotomayor is a Puerto Rico–based portrait artist whose work balances technical skill with emotional depth. While her fine art practice includes large-scale and exhibition work, her commissioned portraits focus on personal connection and lasting significance.
Her approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and respectful of the subject’s story — whether human or animal.
Begin Your Portrait Commission
If you are looking for a portrait that feels personal, expressive, and enduring, you are in the right place. Commissioning a portrait is a process — and it begins with a conversation.
Request a Commission Quote
Limited commissions available · Custom pricing based on size and scope
