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Description
Description
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.
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 |
Original Artwork |
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Created on art paper |
Yes | Yes |
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Created by professional artists |
Yes | Yes |
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Photo preview support |
Yes | Yes |
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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.
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.
- Photo quality: The face, expression and important details should be as visible as possible.
- Real artistry: Your portrait is created by an artist, not generated automatically.
- Multiple photos: People or pets from separate images can be combined into one composition.
- 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.
Materials
Materials
Original : Each work of art is made by hand with attention to detail - whether in pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, watercolor or oil/acrylic on canvas. You will receive an Original Artwork with maximum precision, impressive contrast and fine shading that brings your motif to life.
Fine Art Print : An original hand-drawn drawing is scanned on high-quality drawing paper after completion and then printed as an art print on first-class, reflection-free fine art poster paper. This option is not only faster, but also more cost-effective - perfect for those who value quality and budget equally.
Frame: You can add the frame as an extra after you have added it to your shopping cart. We will take care of careful framing and packaging for you.
Size
Size
Shipment
Shipment
Tracked international delivery to your address
- Your portrait is carefully packaged for shipping.
- Tracking is provided when available for the selected delivery method.
- Shipping time is separate from portrait production time.
FAQs
How do I contact Sketchus if I have any questions?
Fine Art Print or Original Portrait Drawing? Which Option Is Right for me?
However, if you’re looking for a faster solution and want to save some money, the
Choose the option that fits your preferences and enjoy a stunning, personalized piece of art!
How do I order a family portrait with more than 12 people?
Order the portrait as usual and add additional people here: Add extra people/animals .
Contact us responsive via WhatsApp – we are happy to help you and often offer special discounts for large family portraits!
What If My Photos Are Blurry or Low-Quality?
No worries! Our Sketchus team has over 15 years of experience in art and specializes in transforming blurry or old photos into stunning works of art.
Contact us on WhatsApp, and let us help you create a unique portrait from your photos.
How Much Does a Custom Portrait Cost?
How Can I Order a Portrait from Sketchus?
Ordering a portrait from us is simple:
- Upload Your Photo: Start by uploading the photo you’d like us to use as the basis for your portrait.
- Payment: Complete your payment conveniently online.
- Preview: Once we’ve received your photo and payment, we’ll create a preview of your portrait. You’ll have the opportunity to request adjustments to ensure it perfectly matches your expectations.
- Secure Shipping: After you approve the preview, the finished portrait will be securely packaged and insured for delivery. You can count on safe and timely shipping.
Who paints pictures from photos?
Who are the artists behind the portrait drawings at Sketchus?
Sketchus is a team of talented artists with 20 years of experience and more than 20,000 portrait drawings in their portfolio. They transform your reference photos into impressive portraits.
How much does it cost if I want to combine several photos or have a portrait created from old images?
Our specialty includes creating portraits from several templates provided. For example, we can compose a family photo from individual images. Even yellowed photos give us insights into past details that we can use to create a new work of art for you. We offer these services at no additional cost.
What payment methods are available for online orders?
With us you can pay safely and conveniently online. We cooperate with the leading online payment services such as Paypal, Klarna, Klarna installment payment, Mastercard or Visa. Of course, we also accept advance payment and bank transfers. We also offer options such as Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Please note that secure and quick payment is possible in the shop due to the interface to the payment providers. However, with certain payment methods such as bank transfer, receipt of payment may not be reported until a few days later.
Is it possible to pay in installments or make a partial payment in advance?
We offer the option of paying in installments through our partner Klarna. Please note that a possible credit check is carried out by the payment provider, over which we unfortunately have no influence.
Unfortunately, we cannot currently offer partial payments.
Can I order a drawing of people and animals?
Yes, of course! Sketchus has made it its favorite task and preferred theme to combine templates of people and animals into a unique work of art.
If you are looking for the perfect gift that has a personal touch, we are ready to turn your ideas into a unique drawing.
At Sketchus you can have horse portraits, dog portraits, cat portraits, animal portraits drawn
I'm unsure which reference photos to choose. What do you recommend?
Will I receive a preliminary draft of my drawing?
After the online order, we discuss the reference photos together and make the decisions. Before the actual drawing process, we take enough time to plan the proportions, size, height, composition and contrast. You will receive an automatic preliminary draft in the following cases:
- If the portrait costs more than $250
- If the portrait should depict more than 3 people
- For particularly complex orders where we cannot make a clear decision and would like to include your opinion
- If you indicated in the comments section when ordering that you would like a preliminary draft.
Please note:
- A preliminary draft is a quick collage and template to get a feel for the drawing. The production time increases by one day due to the additional effort.
- A preview: Under certain circumstances, such as with higher-priced portraits, we will also send a preview. You will hear from us when your drawing is basically finished and the preview is final. Here you have the opportunity to give feedback and adjust details.
I urgently need a family portrait drawing, what can I do?
If time is short, we have the following suggestion for you:
Order an art print with express production time (5 days).
This contains:
- We draw your portrait on high-quality art paper.
- Once completed, it will be scanned and emailed to you in high resolution.
- You can print it out directly and use it as a gift in time.
- You will receive the premium art print a few days later and can simply exchange it for the printed drawing.