RachMarieStudio
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From custom pet portrait candles and uber-cute bandanas to adorable intricately illustrated holiday items, everything in this shop is thoughtfully crafted for people that love their pets like family and want to intentionally make space for color and joy in their lives.
I also offer a small limited line of science inspired mugs and other gifts which make excellent gifts for the scientists, teachers, and medical professionals in your life. These were created out of a desire to gift something colorful and unique to the scientists in my own life. At the time, the only thing my search revealed was standard cliché text mugs, and the options for colorful gifts that also displayed a true knowledge of the subject matter were limited at best. Realizing this, I decided to create the thoughtful scientific gifts I felt like scientists and healthcare providers would truly love and enjoy for years.
All designs are either hand painted or digitally illustrated by myself, a self taught mixed media artist, biologist's wife, and pet mom to 3 dogs and a cat, all rescues. I adore getting to know my customers and creating designs that make people feel seen and valued.
Announcement
From custom pet portrait candles and uber-cute bandanas to adorable intricately illustrated holiday items, everything in this shop is thoughtfully crafted for people that love their pets like family and want to intentionally make space for color and joy in their lives.
I also offer a small limited line of science inspired mugs and other gifts which make excellent gifts for the scientists, teachers, and medical professionals in your life. These were created out of a desire to gift something colorful and unique to the scientists in my own life. At the time, the only thing my search revealed was standard cliché text mugs, and the options for colorful gifts that also displayed a true knowledge of the subject matter were limited at best. Realizing this, I decided to create the thoughtful scientific gifts I felt like scientists and healthcare providers would truly love and enjoy for years.
All designs are either hand painted or digitally illustrated by myself, a self taught mixed media artist, biologist's wife, and pet mom to 3 dogs and a cat, all rescues. I adore getting to know my customers and creating designs that make people feel seen and valued.
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Melisse on Aug 11, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSuch a fun Halloween keepsake mug! Great shipping after order also!
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Colleen on Aug 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis mug is exactly as pictured, very cute. Perfect gift for a retiring Medical Laboratory Scientist :)
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kalieghhuckey on Jul 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsOrdered this as a gift for my mother-in-law. Rachel made sure I loved the custom dog portrait. She went above and beyond to make sure it was perfect! When one of my neighbors got my package and didn't return it to me, Rachel did everything she could to make the situation right and was SO kind and understanding through the entire process. I highly recommend her for all of your custom portrait needs!!
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kalieghhuckey on Jul 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBlown away by this item and the customer service received! Rachel is determined to make the custom portrait exactly what you want and better. She is also extremely kind and fun to work with. The mug is heavy-duty and large too, perfect for my coffee needs. :)
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Amanda on Jun 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsRachel was so great to work with, so quick with her response, and had thoughtful & creative ideas to adjust the copy to fit the needs of the order. Thank you Rachel!
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Bevin on Jun 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI commissioned a mug for Father’s Day and Rachel did a beautiful job capturing my husband and son’s image. I’m so excited to give it to him! The design process was easy and Rachel was awesome.
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R. Marie on Apr 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy sisters loved the cat mom tees so much so I got one of the dog mom tees for me! I love how the little ears perfectly match my little dog, they're normally down but go inside out a lot, and sometimes one just sticks straight in the air!
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R. Marie on Apr 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSO CUTE! This cute little mug is one of my favorite go to's in the morning, especially if it's a creamy coffee day. I definitely want the other ones too so I can have a little crew of these cuties.
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About RachMarieStudio
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The first Custom Wedding Guestbook I made, for our own wedding. It hangs in my office & makes me smile every day. -
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Outside of Illustrator, each portrait is hand painted with watercolor and gouache paint & scanned in high resolution. -
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When experimenting with a new style, my own pets are always my first subjects. ♥ -
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When I work in Illustrator, each piece of art is actually a mosaic of hundreds & hundreds of layered shapes. -
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Our own pet portrait mugs have a name pattern background of all the silly names we call them. I use them every day! ♥
Hi There! I'm Rachel.
The midwestern, theatre grad, pet obsessed, animal loving, biologist's wife based in Champaign, Illinois. I put my whole heart into every piece I create, and I adore getting to know my customers and hearing their stories. Above all else, my goal is to always make people feel seen and valued with every interaction and every piece created.
While creativity has been a lifetime constant for me, the true start of this little venture came about when I was searching for a truly unique Christmas gift for my husband when we were still dating. At that time, we had two dogs and a cat (Millie came into our lives soon after soon after ♥), and neither one of us were very excited to get in front of a camera. Combine that with the near impossibility of getting all the fur kids in one frame with us (unless you are a miracle worker, in which case I salute you!), I knew that our best chance at a great family photo would have to be turning to illustration rather than photography. I was lucky enough to be able to commission our friend's son to create a truly stunning portrait for us, but It didn't take long after that for curiosity to take over; I wanted to be able to give other people this feeling, and let them have the truly unique experience of custom art.
Once I had the idea in my head, I was off to the races. It took months and months of practice to truly feel like I was accomplishing what I had set out to, and before I knew it I began offering the service to friends and family, and then opening up for commissions. After that, I branched out into other mediums, styles, and began incorporating fun gifts and mugs independent of portrait work.
All this to say, I have a ton of fun creating every piece that I'm lucky enough to create, but my big 'Why' is that through Rach Marie Studio I get to support my little family while providing totally unique gifts that create moments of true authentic connection for people in a world of disconnect. ♥
Shop members
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Rachel Lyle
Owner, Maker
Hi! I'm an artist, newlywed, full time weekday warrior, and recent MBA grad. What lights me up is a great cup of coffee, time with my two and four legged family, and getting to celebrate your love with colorful art that you can enjoy every day. ♥
Production partners
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Professional Printer
San Antonio, TX
This company prints my original artwork on quality paper to produce a high quality print
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Cup Printer
Phoenix, AZ
This professional printer allows me to provide high quality professional printing of my custom illustrated designs on high quality mugs.
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A Print Shop
Phoenix, AZ
This print shop allows me to provide high quality prints of my original illustrated work on high quality products like mugs, ornaments, and archival matte paper.
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Candle Printer
Phoenix, AZ
This company prints my designs on quality candles.
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Printer
Phoenix, AZ
This company prints my original custom design onto blank items like ornaments and pet tags.
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Shirt Printer
Charlotte, NC
This vendor prints my designs on quality garments
Shop policies
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Customs and import taxes
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
I have an unusual pet. Can I still get a custom portait?
Absolutely! One of my goals is to paint or illustrate every type of animal/pet there is. Whether your best friend is a pig, a hamster, a parrot, goldfish, iguana, horse, ostrich, or any other creature in the animal kingdom, I can't wait to work on your unique portrait!
Can you include my pet's paw print?
Yes, absolutely. If you send in a high quality scan or photo of your pet's paw print, I would love to include the print with your pet's portrait. There is never an extra charge for this. ❤
I ordered a custom piece from you a while ago, but I broke/lost it. Can you help?
These things happen! My policy is to hold on to clients' final files for one year. If it has been more than an year since you ordered your piece, there is still a good chance I'll have your files, but I can't make guarantees. Please message me and I'll be happy to assist you with ordering a replacement. All I'll ever charge is the cost of printing and shipping. ❤
What Can I Expect When I Order a Custom or Personalized Item?
1. After placing your order, I'll ask you for 1-3 quality photos of your portrait subject on the next business day. Feel free to send photos early if you're excited!
2. After photos are received, I'll get to work on your custom piece! This can take 1-2 weeks. If your piece is time sensitive, please message me. I will always work with your timeline if it is physically possible.
3. When initial art is finished, I will send you a proof & ask for any revisions or edits you'd like. We can tweak as many times as necessary until you love it!
4. Once you're totally satisfied, I'll submit your approved files for production.
5. You'll receive a tracking # as soon as it ships, and your piece will arrive safely packed & ready to gift. Thank you! ♥
Gift wrapping and packaging
While I don't offer paper gift wrapping, each item from Rach Marie Studio is treated like a gift, free of charge. Prices are never listed on the packing slip, and each mug and candle is placed in a cellophane bag, tied with ribbon, and placed in a white gift box. Even small items like bandanas will arrive in a cute cellophane bag and sealed with a sticker!
If you would like a personalized gift message included with your order, please let me know, and I will be happy to include it. There is no extra charge for adding a gift message. ♥
Care instructions
Mugs: All ceramic mugs at Rach Marie Studio are dishwasher and microwave safe. Glass mugs and camp mugs are hand-wash only and not microwave safe.
Coasters: Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Candles: Never leave a candle burning unattended, and keep the flame away from flammable items, children, and pets.
Bandanas: All pet bandanas are machine washable. Tumble dry on low.