Children’s Portraits From Photos: Personal Gifts

Children’s portraits · drawn by real artists

Keep the expression your child has today

Children’s smiles, expressions and features change quickly. A hand-drawnchild’s portrait keeps a familiar moment visible as artwork.

Choose your favorite photo to create a personal portrait for your home or family.

Hand-drawn child portrait from a photo
Handgezeichnetes Kinderportrait
Keep the age, expression and memory in artwork drawn from your photo.
Since 2005 Real artists Hand-drawn artwork For grandparents too Express available for many subjects

Why choose a child’s portrait?

Choose a photo that recalls an early smile, a curious glance or a familiar childhood moment.

The reference can connect the artwork to a memory the family recognizes.

A child’s portrait suits parents, grandparents, godparents or a gift for the family home.

Kinderportrait Bleistiftzeichnung nach Foto

Who is a child’s portrait for?

GrandparentsA portrait of a grandchild, created from a favorite reference.
ParentsArtwork for the home from a meaningful moment with their child.
GodparentsA personal gift for a christening, starting school or a birthday.
For a new babyKeep a memory of the first months as artwork.
Starting schoolMark a new stage of childhood with a portrait.
ChristmasA family memory to display after the holidays.
Hand-drawn child portrait from a photo

Is your photo suitable?

A spontaneous photo may be dark or unclear. If you are unsure about the face or expression, send the reference before ordering.

We can check it for free and explain which style could suit the details visible in your photo.

Why Sketchus?

Real artist workA real artist creates the artwork by hand from your reference photos.
Care for a child’s expressionYour artist considers the glance, smile, facial features and natural expression shown in the reference.
Several photos can be usedSend different references if you need help choosing the subject or combination.

How to order your portrait

01Choose your photos

Choose your favorite photo or send several references for advice.

02Choose your style

Select pencil, color, watercolor or another available style that suits your photo.

03Add your wishes

Tell us about the background, clothing, crop or intended gift date.

04Receive your artwork

Your artist creates the artwork by hand. Every new custom portrait order includes a free preview by email before shipping.

Portrait options

More ideas for children and families

Children’s portrait questions

Is a child’s portrait a suitable gift?

Yes. It suits parents, grandparents, godparents, birthdays, Christmas, christenings or starting school.

Is the portrait really hand-drawn?

Yes. A real Sketchus artist creates the artwork by hand. An Art Print reproduces that artwork; choose Original Drawing for the physical original.

Can I have my photo checked before ordering?

Yes. The check is free and is useful for spontaneous, dark or blurry photos.

Can you draw several children together?

Yes. Siblings or children with parents and grandparents can be included in one portrait. Select the correct people or pet count.

Can I choose Express?

Express depends on the subject, style and complexity. Ask us to check your photo and a fixed date before ordering; shipping time is additional.

Keep a moment from childhood

Upload your photo and choose your portrait options. If you need help choosing a reference, have it checked for free first.