Custom Heirloom Portraits in Pastel Pencil

Hand-drawn from your most meaningful photographs — created as timeless works of art.

Behind the Portrait

Every portrait begins with a photograph that means something.

A wedding day. A growing family. A fleeting season of life you never want to forget.

Using professional pastel pencil techniques and archival materials, I carefully transform meaningful photographs into hand-drawn artwork designed to be treasured for generations. My goal is not simply to recreate an image, but to preserve the feeling behind it — the love, connection, and story that made it worth remembering in the first place.

The Heirloom Collection

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Keely and Family

"Working with Nicole was a true pleasure! She is so friendly and easy to communicate with and the commission process proceeded exactly as outlined in our contract. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted— only that I wanted a custom piece of art for our home— so appreciated her opinions and expertise on various photo options, composition, and even what kinds of frames would look best with the colors she had chosen. Once it was ready, both local pickup and shipping were offered depending on what was easiest for me. While Nicole’s skill is clearly exemplified in her available portfolio, our portrait turned out even more beautiful than I could have imagined and is such a great source of joy every time I walk past it throughout each day. I highly recommend Nicole if you’re looking for a custom piece or gift that will last a lifetime!" Pastel Pencil on Paper 11 x 14"

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Our Wedding Day

A deeply personal portrait created from my own wedding day photograph — the piece that inspired this collection. Pastel Pencil on Paper 18 x 24"

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Keely and Family

"Working with Nicole was a true pleasure! She is so friendly and easy to communicate with and the commission process proceeded exactly as outlined in our contract. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted— only that I wanted a custom piece of art for our home— so appreciated her opinions and expertise on various photo options, composition, and even what kinds of frames would look best with the colors she had chosen. Once it was ready, both local pickup and shipping were offered depending on what was easiest for me. While Nicole’s skill is clearly exemplified in her available portfolio, our portrait turned out even more beautiful than I could have imagined and is such a great source of joy every time I walk past it throughout each day. I highly recommend Nicole if you’re looking for a custom piece or gift that will last a lifetime!" Pastel Pencil on Paper 11 x 14"

Additional commissions will be featured as this collection grows.

The Journey to Your Portrait

A thoughtful process designed to transform meaningful photographs into heirloom artwork.

Initial Inquiry

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Share your photographs and tell me about the memory you'd like preserved.

Image Review

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I personally review each image to ensure it will translate beautifully into a finished portrait.

Custom Proposal

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You'll receive a personalized quote, timeline, and recommendations based on your selected image.

Portrait Creation

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Your portrait is carefully hand-drawn in pastel pencil using professional archival materials.

Individually Priced Works of Art

Each custom heirloom portrait is individually priced based on size, composition, and level of detail. A personalized quote is provided after reviewing your reference photos and project details.

Request a Commission

Begin Your Commission Request

Each inquiry is personally reviewed to ensure your photographs will translate beautifully into a custom heirloom portrait before quoting.

I accept a limited number of commissions each season to ensure every portrait receives the time and attention it deserves.

Available for private virtual consultations upon request!

Note from the Artist:

I love connecting with clients and hearing what makes a photograph meaningful to them. There is something special about transforming a cherished moment into a hand-drawn portrait that can be enjoyed for years to come.

Thank you for considering me for something so meaningful.