How Charcoal Portrait Commissions Work
Commissioning a hand-drawn charcoal portrait is a simple, personal collaboration. Here is what happens from your initial enquiry to the arrival of your finished physical artwork.
Send Your Photo
Share your favorite reference photograph via WhatsApp. Let me know your desired size (A5, A4, A3, or Custom) and if you have a specific date in mind.
Get Your Quote
I will review lighting contrast and facial clarity, confirm the turnaround schedule (typically 7–14 days), and provide exact pricing before drawing begins.
Portrait Is Drawn
Your portrait is drawn entirely by hand on paper using traditional charcoal. Once completed, a high-resolution preview photo of the finished drawing is shared with you.
Delivered Safely
The physical artwork is sealed with protective glassine paper, sandwiched between rigid cardboard backers to prevent bending, and shipped with tracking to your doorstep.
Safe Packaging & Artwork Protection
Physical charcoal drawings are delicate originals. Great care is taken to ensure they arrive in pristine gallery condition.
Protective Packaging Layers
- Acid-free glassine sheet: Prevents charcoal carbon from smudging during shipping.
- Dual heavy rigid backers: High-density cardboard prevents accidental folding or creasing during transit.
- Waterproof outer shield: Sealed against moisture and weather elements.
- Tracked Courier: Shipped with tracking updates so you can monitor arrival.
Caring for Your Charcoal Portrait
- Framing with a mount/mat: Always use a picture mount so the glass does not touch the paper directly.
- Keep out of direct sunlight: Hang indoors away from intense prolonged UV exposure.
- Avoid touching drawing surface: Natural oils from fingertips can smudge carbon. Handle by the edges.
Start Your Charcoal Commission
Have questions or want to check availability? Send a message directly on WhatsApp to get started.