Semi-Realistic Portrait

Turn your favorite person, character or subject into a custom semi-realistic portrait!

Whether it's a portrait of yourself, someone you admire, a beloved fictional character or an original character, I'd love to create a personalized illustration that captures what makes them special.

Each portrait features my painterly semi-realistic art style, combining expressive features, soft shading, rich colors, dimensional lighting and textured brushwork. The focus is on capturing the subject's likeness and personality through detailed rendering and thoughtful artistic touches.

Your commission includes:

• One custom illustrated portrait (head and shoulders)

• One featured subject

• Painterly semi-realistic digital rendering

• Full-color illustration with detailed facial features

• Custom expression and pose

• Soft shading, lighting and textured details

• Simple or minimal background

• High-resolution JPEG and PNG files

Before ordering

Please organize your reference images in a Google Drive folder and link it in details and features so that I can access (be sure to make the link can be opened by anyone). Include any visual inspiration, notes about the subject, preferred colors, mood or atmosphere and any specific details you'd like incorporated into the portrait.

If you have a particular expression, pose or artistic direction in mind, feel free to share references!

Usage Licenses

Personal Use

For personal enjoyment only. You can print, display or share your portrait on personal social media. The artwork cannot be used to promote a business, generate income or sell products.

Commercial Content

For artwork used to promote a business, service or other income-generating content. This includes social media advertisements, book illustrations, promotional flyers, website graphics or other digital and printed content intended to attract customers or generate revenue.

Commercial Merchandise

For artwork reproduced on physical products intended for sale. This includes stickers, T-shirts, acrylic keychains, prints, pins, tote bags and other merchandise.

Not sure which license you need?

If you're using the artwork just for yourself, choose Personal Use. If it's helping promote or support something that generates income, choose Commercial Content. If you're putting the artwork on products you plan to sell, choose Commercial Merchandise!

You can own the rights to using the piece through the type of license, however, I will own copyright of the piece. So, I have the right to share the process, use, and promote with the piece.

Commission Schedule & Process

1st Round: Reference Review & Initial Painting

• The artist reviews the client's references, visual inspiration and commission details.

• Painting begins directly, establishing the subject, proportions, lighting and overall mood.

• Update: Client receives an initial painting preview for feedback and direction.

2nd Round: Rendering & Detail Refinement

• The artist develops the portrait through detailed painting, refining facial features, anatomy, lighting, colors and textures.

• Special attention is given to capturing the subject's likeness and personality.

• Update: Client receives an updated preview to review the overall direction and request adjustments.

3rd Round: Final Polish & Approval

• The artist completes the painting, refining details, color balance, shading, lighting and finishing touches.

• Update: Client receives a watermarked, full-color final preview for approval.

Final Round: Revisions & Final Handoff

• Completion of any agreed-upon minor revisions.

• Remaining balance payment is collected, if applicable.

• Final high-resolution artwork is delivered in the agreed-upon digital formats.

Estimated Timeline

Projects typically take 14–28 business days from receipt of the full payment or 50% deposit. Timelines may vary depending on the complexity of the illustration, revision requests and current commission queue.

Thank you for considering me for your next portrait! I can't wait to create something special with you.