Custom hand drawn personal portraits from your supplied photos make a unique and special gift. Call me and let's talk! 847-977-1762

To get started I need:

1. What is your due date? I will make every effort to accommodate you. I ask approximately one week per face pending requested alterations/details. 

2. Size of artwork wanted.  My standard size is 18” x 24” (Smaller sizes are available.  Let’s discuss.)

3. Color or black and white require approximately the same time.

4. I need Photos - for each face desired.  Yes, I can combine special groupings from individual photos. I charge per head so add as many as you can afford. 

Photos should be:

a.  As close-up as possible. I will use all reference supplied. References of desired alterations help me create the image you request. Alterations like updating a hair style, fixing a smile (showing missing teeth or have a closed mouth smile,) removing a mustache or deep age lines, to fixing bad lighting, shadows or reflections in glasses are common requests. 

b.  I need the best focus possible

c. Photos showing the pose/expression (as close as possible) that you want. 

5. Backgrounds influence pricing- from no background to only some color/shading, to full location detailing. We will need to discuss and agreed upon it before I begin. These details do add to the price. 

6. Clothing- just like backgrounds, needs to be discussed. How important is that hat, necklace or piece of jewelry? 

Pricing for standard size 18” x 24”  - Black & White:  $150/face.      Color: $200/face

Interested? Let’s talk or call 847-977-1762.  Browse my portraits and notes for each below.