100% Hand-Drawn - No AI
Real artist work from your photo, since 2005
A real Sketchus artist creates the drawing or painting by hand. Choose an Art Print reproducing that work, or an available Original finish for the physical artwork itself.
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The artwork comes first
What does hand-created mean?
Your artist reviews the reference and creates the drawing or painting by hand, considering faces, expression, light and recognizable details.
The artwork is created specifically from your photos and wishes, rather than by applying an automatic photo effect.
Your selected finish determines what you receive: a reproduction of the artist’s work, or the physical original drawing or painting.
An Art Print is a print of genuine artist-created artwork; it is not the original sheet.
Created from your reference
What the artist considers
A useful reference gives the artist information about the face, expression, light and personal details. Your wishes help explain which elements matter most.
A recognizable subject
The artist works from the visible details in your reference. Older or unclear photos can be checked before ordering.
Expression and proportions
A real artist considers the glance, facial proportions and the arrangement of the subject.
Art Print finish
The completed artwork is scanned and reproduced as a fine-art print. Choose it when you want a print of the artist’s work.
The physical artwork
Choose Original Drawing or another available Original finish if you want the actual drawing or painting itself.
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How your portrait is created
Choose the reference and finish that suit the memory you want to keep.
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Send your photos
Upload a favorite reference or several individual photos. You can also send them after ordering.
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Choose your options
Select the available style, size, finish and correct number of people or pets.
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A real artist creates it
Your artist draws or paints the artwork by hand from your references and wishes.
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Free preview before shipping
Every new custom portrait order includes a free preview by email after the artwork is finished. Changes within your order scope are included.
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Receive your chosen finish
Your order is prepared as the selected Art Print, Canvas Print or Original finish where that option is available.
Understand the finish
Both an Art Print and an Original begin with real artist work. The difference is the physical item you receive.
Art Print
- Artwork first created by a real artist
- The completed work is scanned
- Produced as a fine-art print
- More accessible than the physical Original
- The original sheet is not included
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Original Drawing
- The physical hand-drawn artwork
- Visible lines and shading on the actual sheet
- Created from your reference
- One physical original piece
- Choose the Original finish on the product
Portrait experience
Artist work since 2005
Sketchus artists have created portraits from customer photos since 2005, including families, couples, pets and memorial subjects.
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Your own photos and wishes
A portrait made for your memory
For a family, couple, pet or memorial subject, the reference gives the artwork its personal meaning.
People or pets from separate photos can often be combined when there is no suitable shared reference.
Tell us who should appear and which expression, arrangement or details matter to you. Have uncertain references checked before ordering.
- Choose a meaningful reference
- Select the correct people or pet count
- Add important wishes
- Choose the available finish
- Check unclear references for free
Choose your portrait subject
These guides can help you choose the subject without replacing the main portrait options.
Before you order
Artist work and finish questions
Is my portrait created by a real artist?
Yes. A real Sketchus artist draws or paints the artwork by hand from your reference photos.
Is an Art Print the original drawing?
No. An Art Print reproduces the artist’s completed work. Choose Original Drawing for the physical drawing itself.
Does an Art Print still start with real artist work?
Yes. The artwork is first created by hand by a real artist, then scanned and produced as your print.
Can you combine several photos?
Often, yes. Suitable references can be combined naturally. Select the correct number of people or pets.
Is Express available?
Express production usually takes 5–7 days when available, plus shipping time. Ask us about a fixed date before ordering.
Will I receive a preview?
Every new custom portrait order includes a free preview by email after the artwork is finished and before shipping. Changes within your order scope are included.
Choose the artwork you want to receive
Select your portrait options to order. If you need help with the photo or finish, have your reference checked for free first.
Check the selected finish in the product options: Art Print is a reproduction of the artist’s work; Original is the physical artwork itself.