How Your Hand-Drawn Portrait Comes to Life
Upload your photo, or send it to us first on WhatsApp. Our artists will review the image, help you choose the right style and size, and create your portrait by hand. Express production can start from about 7 days when available.
A Custom Portrait From Your Photo
Your Photo, Hand-Drawn by a Real Artist
Turn your favorite photo into a pencil portrait on high-quality art paper. Your artwork is created by a real artist, never by an AI generator, automatic filter or mass-produced digital effect.
More Than a Copy of a Photo
A meaningful portrait takes experience, time and close attention. Our artists study likeness, expression and the small details that make someone recognizable, creating a keepsake that feels more personal than an ordinary print.
Created with professional pencils on quality art paper
Production Time
Portraits are generally created in the order received. Standard production usually takes about 7–14 days. If you have a firm date, contact us first and we will honestly confirm the best available option.
Order Your Portrait Online
Choose the Finish That Fits Your Gift
An Original portrait offers the finest details, nuanced shading and the character of artwork made directly by an artist.
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Fine Art Print
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Created on art paper
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Created by professional artists
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Photo preview support
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One-of-a-kind original
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Why Customers Choose Sketchus
For Family, Pets and People You Never Want to Forget
A photo captures a moment. A hand-drawn portrait turns it into something lasting: a gift for parents or grandparents, a family portrait, a pet portrait or a respectful memorial.
Personal artwork for different occasions and budgets
Choose pencil, color, size and number of subjects. We help you turn your photo into a portrait that fits the person, story and occasion.
We turn meaningful moments into artwork you can keep close
A Truly Personal Gift
Why does a portrait from a photo feel so personal?
It is more than wall decor. It preserves a person, pet or moment that matters, making it a thoughtful gift for parents, grandparents, partners and families.
Popular Reasons to Commission a Portrait
- A custom portrait from a photo for a birthday
- A pencil portrait for parents or grandparents
- A family portrait created from one or several photos
- A wedding or couple portrait
- A memorial portrait for someone deeply missed
- A dog, cat or pet portrait
Combining Several Photos Into One Meaningful Portrait
We regularly work with older, small, faded or damaged photos. Memorial portraits are handled with particular care. Send us the available images and we will help identify the strongest reference.
A Family Portrait Including Someone Who Has Passed
One of our specialties is bringing loved ones together from separate photos. Before drawing, we review the references, important details and a natural arrangement for everyone in the final composition.
The result can feel like the shared family portrait that was never possible to photograph.
A Personal Memorial Created From Your Photos
Why a Memorial Portrait Can Mean So Much
A hand-drawn portrait of someone who has passed can hold love, shared history and the quiet comfort of keeping their presence close. It often becomes a deeply personal part of the home.
Commission a Respectful Memorial Portrait
Before You Order
Four things shape a strong result: a suitable photo, the right style, an appropriate size and a clear description of what matters to you.
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Photo quality: The face, expression and important details should be as visible as possible.
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Real artistry: Your portrait is created by an artist, not generated automatically.
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Multiple photos: People or pets from separate images can be combined into one composition.
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Personal guidance: Send your photo first if you would like an honest recommendation.
Not sure whether your photo will work? Send it to us first on WhatsApp. We will recommend the best style, size and production option for your image.