The gift of fine art is accessible and affordable for anyone. We'll
create an original portrait from your photograph. Our chief designer has academic training in both fine and graphic arts and
has been creating ink and pencil portraits on commission for 30 years.
After many years of personalizing clients'
life events, we thought we should introduce our co-owner and president's true talent. Kate Meyer, who created most of the
unique designs you see on our website, has been an artist since she was old enough to walk.
Kate majored in Art and Mass Communications and put herself through college by drawing portraits.
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She is delighted to be able to offer this talent to the public.
On this page you can see examples of her recent work. These include portraits of some famous folks so
you can get an idea of how realistically she captures the subject's likeness.
Just send a decent sized photo by email. "The photo does not have to be
huge," Kate says. "As long as I can clearly see the subject's eyes it should work. I always start with the eyes -- once I get
those right, the rest is easy. But sometimes I'll spend hours on just the eyes!"
An original portrait makes a wonderful gift in honor of a birthday, a
retirement or an anniversary. Optional matting and framing service is available.
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This self-portrait was made from a photograph using a monochrome watercolor technique.
Your finished art will be on high quality cold-pressed watercolor
paper, signed and dated. It will be delivered ready for matting and framing.
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Please allow about two weeks from order to delivery of this individual,
hand-rendered work of art. if you need it sooner, just let us know.
This charming image was made from a family snapshot.
Two portraits, above & below, the actor Johnny Depp.
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Brilliant blue eyes stand out in watercolor-style portrait of the late Paul Newman.
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Another of Kate's favorite handsome blue-eyed guys. Highlights or details can be added in color even of the original photo was made in black and white.
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As Capt. Jack Sparrow, Kate's favorite actor, Johnny Depp, is the star of this original oil painting. Click on thumbnail images to see portraits
in greater detail.
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Original portrait drawing
Pencil Portrait
