Printing Bee

Printing Bee: hand-painted portraits and personalised gifts from Twickenham

Printing Bee is a studio based in Twickenham (United Kingdom) that presents itself as a specialist in hand-painted watercolour portraits from photographs. Its best-selling collections include pet, couple and family portraits, as well as commemorative pieces. The company states that the portraits are created by its own artists and that both printing and framing are carried out in its Twickenham workshop.

In addition to portraits, the catalogue covers personalised canvases, framed prints, photo collages and gifts designed for weddings, anniversaries, births and memorials. Among its standout products are Diamond Dust glitter canvases, which the firm describes as one of its most popular options.

Personalised portraits: from photo to paper

The process starts with a photograph provided by the customer. From it, the studio's artists create a hand-painted watercolour portrait. The company sells specific variants for pets, engagements, weddings and anniversaries, as well as commemorative portraits of deceased pets. It also offers a personalised song lyrics product, which combines text and image in a graphic piece.

Prices for personalised watercolour portraits start at £17.95, according to catalogue data. Diamond Dust Glitter Canvases start at £24.99. The shop offers free shipping on orders over £30 and provides buy now, pay later through Klarna.

Canvases, prints and gifts for special occasions

Printing Bee's offering is organised into several categories: personalised gifts (for her, for him, for babies and memorial), wall art and pet portraits. Within wall art, the catalogue includes Diamond Dust canvases and works inspired by William Morris, Claude Monet and Van Gogh. The company also produces photo collages, such as the Dog Paw Memorial Photo Collage, and personalised canvases with a glossy finish.

The products are presented as gifts for weddings, anniversaries, engagements, births and memorials. The company states that every order goes through a quality check before printing and that, if it detects any issue, it contacts the customer.

Production in the Twickenham workshop

Printing Bee states that it prints and frames in its own Twickenham workshop. To do so, it uses printers, canvases and inks that it describes as museum-grade, aimed at the durability of the final product. The company defines itself as a UK studio and serves national orders, with express and next-day delivery options for the United Kingdom.

The website shows a selection of customer reviews highlighting the quality of the canvases and the service received. The company also offers a chat service to answer questions during the purchase process.

Shipping and payment methods

The shop operates with free shipping on orders over £30 and offers express and next-day delivery for UK orders. Payment can be made via Klarna, which allows the amount to be split into instalments. The shop's main currency is the pound sterling (GBP), although the site shows a country and currency selector for other markets.

The catalogue is organised into collections such as Best Sellers, Pet Portraits, Wedding & Anniversary, Personalised Gifts and Wall Art. The company also publishes a blog with content such as Wedding Venue Portraits: Painting the Place It Happened In.

Location and contact

Unit F06, Electroline House, 15 Lion Road, Twickenham TW1 4JH, United Kingdom