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Illustrative Custom Portrait Paintings That Tell Your Story
The morning light catches on your daughter’s hair as she discovers seashells at the shore. Your family gathered around a campfire under stars too numerous to count. That perfect afternoon when three generations sat together on the porch swing.
These are the moments that define us—fleeting, precious, and deserving to be preserved not just in pixels, but in vibrant, soulful brushstrokes.
At Modern Magic, I transform your cherished moments into heirloom custom portrait paintings using rich gouache paints and an illustrative style that captures both likeness and emotion. Each painting becomes a window into your story—colorful, whimsical, and created with intention.
People Are Loving Their Custom Portrait Paintings
Invest in Memories
Custom portrait paintings range from $500-$2500, reflecting the size, complexity, and hours of dedicated artistry that go into each piece. Unlike mass-produced wall art, these paintings become family heirlooms—tangible connections to your most treasured stories.
Perhaps you’ve been searching for a way to honor a milestone, remember a special place, or simply capture the ordinary beauty of your everyday life. Maybe you’ve tried photographs, but something still feels missing.
Beyond Traditional Portraits
My custom portrait paintings aren’t sterile studio poses or photorealistic recreations. They’re more akin to illustrations from the storybook of your life—where backgrounds matter, emotions shine through, and everyday moments reveal their inherent magic.
Using gouache paints allows me to create vibrant, matte finishes with depth and character that digital prints simply can’t replicate. Each brushstroke is deliberate, each color choice meaningful.
The Process
Share Your Story
Begin by telling me about the moment you want captured. Send your favorite photos, but also share what made this moment special—the small details that might not be visible but are felt deeply.
Bringing Magic to Canvas
Using premium gouache paints and years of artistic experience, I’ll create your custom portrait painting with care and attention to the details that matter most.
From My Studio to Your Home
Your completed painting will be professionally packaged and delivered to your door, ready to bring color and memory to your walls.
Commission Your Custom Portrait Painting
Whether you’re celebrating family, remembering a special vacation landscape, or honoring a milestone, a custom painting transforms moments into magic.
The world moves quickly. Art invites us to pause, to remember, to cherish. Let’s create something together that tells your story in color and light.
Frequently Asked Questions
From initial consultation to finished piece typically takes 4-6 weeks, depending on complexity and my current commission schedule.
Absolutely! Custom paintings make extraordinary gifts for weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings, and milestone birthdays.
Heck yes! I love making a piece as personal as possible. So whether it’s changing the color scheme to fit your decor, adding in extra details, or tweaking the background to fit what a place felt like more than what it literally looked like, I’m here for it. The beauty of art is that we are going for a feeling, not reality.
Say Hello!
Tell me about the custom portrait painting you’ve been dreaming of!