Custom Pencil Portrait Drawing

Name: Custom Pencil Portrait Drawing
Brand: DejaneJanedeArt

Custom Pencil Portrait Drawing – Hand-Drawn from Your Photo | Personalized Gift for Couples, Families, Teams & More

Celebrate the people who matter most with a custom hand-drawn pencil portrait. Created from your photo, each illustration is meticulously rendered in classic black and white using graphite, capturing the likeness and emotion of your loved ones in timeless detail.

Perfect for couples, families, friends, or teams, this personalized portrait makes a thoughtful gift for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, housewarmings, or holidays. Whether you’re commemorating a special occasion or simply want a meaningful piece of art for your home, this custom drawing is a beautiful keepsake.

Choose the number of people to be included – from 1 to 5 – and turn your favorite photo into a one-of-a-kind illustration you’ll cherish forever.

HOW IT WORKS:

The process is simple:

Place Your Order – Choose your portrait type, customize your details, and upload your reference photos.
Approve Mock-Up – Review a preliminary sketch (outlines only, no volumes or textures) and request any adjustments before painting begins.
Drawing Begins – I’ll hand-draw your portrait with care, bringing your vision to life.
Approve Artwork – You’ll receive a photo of the final piece to review and approve before shipping.
Artwork Delivered – Your finished artwork will be carefully packaged and shipped to your doorstep.

I only ship if you are happy with the result!

Frame selection:

See framing options HERE.

Why Choose a Custom Pencil Portrait Drawing?

Hand-Drawn with Heart – Each portrait is carefully sketched by hand using traditional graphite pencils—never digital—giving every piece an authentic, personal touch filled with character and emotion.

Perfect for Any Occasion – From family portraits and team illustrations to wedding, anniversary, or birthday gifts, this custom drawing is a meaningful way to celebrate the people who matter most.

Crafted to Last – Your artwork is created on premium 100% cotton paper using high-quality graphite pencils, ensuring it stays beautiful and timeless for years to come.

A Unique & Thoughtful Gift – Whether you’re honoring a family, surprising a loved one, or recognizing a special bond, a custom pencil portrait makes a heartfelt keepsake they’ll treasure forever.

Select 'Artwork only' if you would like to receive just the artwork itself and take care of matting / framing yourself.
Please note, I usually leave a trim of white paper of up to 0.5 in around the painting to make it easier to mount it to the mat. But if you'd like me to cut it off before sending, please request it before the order is shipped. Alternatively, you can cut it off to the desired size with regular scissors.

Ordering Matted Artwork

Select 'Single / Double mat - no frame' option, and I will include:

a Crescent Select 4-Ply Mat. This mat board is crafted from superior 4-ply alpha-cellulose, ensuring robust protection and lasting beauty for your art. Completely acid-free and lignin-free, it guards against yellowing and deterioration, preserving your work for years to come. Mat sizes:

2’’ for portraits up to 11 X 14 in

3’’ for portraits up to 16 x 20 in

4’’ for 18 x 24 portraits

an acid-free archival backing board (protects the art and makes it easier to mount)

This way it will be fully ready for you to put it in your own frame.

Artwork sizes including the mat (this is the frame size you will need to fit your artwork):
- 8x10 in artwork with a mat: 12x14 in
- 9x12 in artwork with a mat: 13x16 in
- 11x14 in artwork with a mat: 15x18 in
- 12x16 in artwork with a mat: 18x22 in
- 16x20 in artwork with a mat: 22x26 in
- 18x24 in artwork with a mat: 26x32 in

Ordering Framed Artwork

Framing options I offer are shown HERE.

Order one of the framed options, if you would like to receive your portrait both with a mat & fully framed. You'll be prompted to select a frame after placing an order during the reference photo upload.

Glass options:

choose if you’d like regular 2.5mm clear glass or Anti-Reflective Glass. Believe me, Anti-Reflective glass makes a huge difference! Check out the listing photos for a side by side of the two options.
You can check up-to-date processing times for each type of custom portrait in your Cart.

You will receive a pencil sketch for your approval during the week your portrait is scheduled for, and then photos of the completed wedding drawing within 2-4 days after you approve the sketch. I will only ship if you are happy with the result.

I offer free shipping for all US orders. Your watercolor portrait will be carefully packaged and shipped to you with UPS with tracking and proof of delivery to ensure safe transit. The artwork will only be shipped after you approve the final result.

Limited rush processing is available; please contact me for availability.

Rush processing fee applies:

8x10 in portraits - $50

9x12 in portraits - $80

11x14 in portraits - $100

16x20 in and larger sizes - not eligible for rush processing

Return policy
After adding a wedding portrait to your cart, you can add a note to your order and include special requests or instructions, such as adding foliage or floral details, adding people and/or pets into the portrait.

Please take a moment to review all the details in the reference photo(s) and check if you would like me to make any changes to:

the layout

page orientation

colors

positioning, proportion, and sizes of elements

Unless you notify me otherwise, I will aim to match the layout, sizes/proportions, and positioning of elements EXACTLY the way they are shown in the photo. There are limited changes I can make after the sketch is completed.

Combining multiple photos into a portrait drawing

You may request to combine several photos into one drawing. For example, I can add people or pets, or include specific details or elements from different photos. The photos should be compatible, like puzzle pieces, to ensure a natural-looking final result. If your desired wedding portrait must be compiled from multiple photos, please contact me before placing an order to ensure it is achievable.
✔️ Acceptable changes after the sketch is completed:

removing, resizing, or repositioning individual elements without affecting the overall layout

changing text or font (if text is included)

✔️ Acceptable changes after the entire drawings is completed:

There are very few changes I can make at this stage, limited to only darkening or lightening individual elements.

❌ Changes that cannot be made after the sketch is completed:

zooming in/out

page orientation

resizing major elements involving resizing more than a quarter of other elements in the sketch

using a different reference photo

drawing the entire subject or individual elements from a different angle

❌ Changes that cannot be made after the entire drawing is completed:

In addition to the changes listed above, alterations like

eliminating elements,

changing positioning, sizes of elements

are NOT possible at this stage without full re-draw of the artwork.

Changes resulting in a full sketch re-draw or a full artwork re-draw CANNOT BE PROCESSED without delaying other clients’ commissions. These cases will unfortunately result in an order cancellation and a refund. I appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
For best results, please provide a high-resolution, clear, and well-lit wedding or engagement photo(s). Photos taken during daylight or in a well-lit indoor setting result in more dynamic and realistic looking drawings. Avoid blurry, low-quality, backlit, and unclear images. Be mindful of the level of small details in the reference photo(s): when excessive, they make the portrait look busy and distract from the main subject of the drawing.

I can provide a high-resolution digital version of your wedding / engagement drawing upon request. This is useful if you'd like to print additional copies yourself or use the image for digital purposes.

If you would like additional copies of the original artwork for your family, fine art giclée prints of your custom artwork are available as well.

The paper used for the prints, Aurora Art Natural 300, is made in the USA using 100% cotton, and brings elegance, warmth, and nuance to the art prints. This acid-free paper features a pleasing natural white tone and smooth surface. Plus, Aurora Art Natural 300 contains no optical brighteners. This is a benefit because the paper will remain its original shade over a long period of time.

See print pricing below:

	8x10 in	9x12 in	11x14 in	12x16 in
Print Only	$30	$40	$50	$60
Matted	$60	$70	$85	$100
Framed with Regular Glass	$165	$185	$205	$260
Framed with Anti-Reflective Glass	$215	$235	$295	$360

Contact me if you'd like to purchase prints of your custom portrait, and I'll send you custom order to process the payment.

From $130.00

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Custom Pencil Portrait Drawing

Framing / Matting options

Shipping, Processing & Returns

Adding calligraphy text

Adding special requests for custom portraits

Managing changes at different stages

Choosing reference photos for wedding sketches

Digital version & prints of your custom portrait

Caring for your custom wedding sketch

Videos of the drawing process

Have questions? Send me a message!