Hand-drawn Portraits of Your Child
I’m assuming that at some point you’ve hired a photographer or photo studio to take pictures of your adorable offspring. But have you ever had their picture drawn? As in pencil to paper original artwork?
I’ve only done it once. On the spur of the moment in Central Park, I had a portrait of 2-year-old Maude drawn by an exceptionally good street artist. But the paper was the opposite of archival. It yellowed and disintegrated within a couple of years.
If you’re interested in something more long-lasting than a 20-minute drawing in the park, take a look at the portfolio of Megan Winchell Peter. She specializes in drawing portraits of children. Grayscale graphite drawings made with the simplest of tools. And from what I can tell, she’s really good.
See more of Megan’s work when you click through.
What is it about having a drawing or painting made that seems so much more special than a photo? Is it the one-of-a-kind-ness? Is this something you would be interested in? Or do you prefer photography only?
Oh my goodness she is expensive!!! Wildly expensive. Not meaning to toot my husband’s horn, but he is starting to take commissions for drawings (after being laid off for 11 months). His prices are no where NEAR that amount, but he draws with the hand of God.
http://www.recraftdesign.etsy.com
I personally think the prices are extremely reasonable considering the time a good artist will put into a portrait. I’m a portrait artist myself, and whilst there are cheaper out there, I’m a great believer in ‘you get what you pay for’
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pictureportraits
Yeah, and I’d rather pay for Angelique’s husband’s pictures than Claire’s. I guess you do get what you pay for. *roll eyes*