Custom Art
I love creating art that captures life’s happy moments and favorite memories; I also believe in making art that is affordable. In providing custom art, I wanted to make sure that I offered varying levels of detail to create pieces that truly allows you to commission custom art without breaking the bank.
Classic Portraits
Head to toe illustrations that can be paired with a white or illustrated background. This style incorporates sketched dark lines and minimalistic facial features. Prices vary based on size, number of subjects, and white or illustrated background.
Pet Portraits
Pet portraits are created with acrylic on paper to add some texture to your furry friend. These portraits are only available on white background. Prices vary based on size and number of pets.
Pencil Me In
The Pencil Me In allows you to combine your favorite paper darling prints with custom classic portraits. This listing is for a custom portrait on top of any of my landscape illustration prints listed anywhere in my shop or instagram gallery. Prices vary based on size and number of subjects.
Continuous Line Drawings
There’s beauty in simplicity and a lot that can be said with a single line. Continuous line drawings can be created with any color ink on any color background. Prices vary based on size and number of subjects.
Story of Us Series
The Story of Us series allows you to choose multiple moments in your life to capture as illustrations and tell a story of you and/or the ones you love. The series includes at least three illustrated images in the classic portrait style. Prices vary based on size, number of subjects, and white or illustrated background.
House and Venue Portraits
There’s no place like home! Have your house, wedding venue, or other sentimental place illustrated with a house or venue portrait. Prices vary based on size, white or illustrated background, and detail of architecture and landscape.
What People Are Saying
“I got this a custom portrait for one of my best friends for her wedding and she said “I can’t stop staring at it.... I love it so much.” Lindsay answered all my questions and showed the the light sketch and finished product. We love your Instagram too.”
— Arlene
“I purchased a pencil me in portrait as a gift, and the entire process was perfect! Lindsay was incredibly accommodating in taking the order at nearly the last minute, identifying the best background and image to use for the portrait based on the recipients, keeping me posted on progress and asking for input, and ultimately hand delivering it since I live nearby to ensure it was received in time. This was my third purchase and first custom item from her shop, and it will not be my last. The recipients loved the portrait! I can't recommend working with Lindsay high enough - fantastic experience all around!”
— Katherine
“I ordered two custom pieces from Lindsay - a continuous line drawing and a black and white ink portrait. They are both incredible. Communication with Lindsay was incredibly easy and she drew a portrait with multiple subjects from multiple reference photos because I did not have a photograph of exactly what I wanted. She was gracious enough to make any edits I requested. I highly recommend Lindsay at the Paper Darlings for any custom art needs.”
— Amelia
“Lindsay was wonderful to work with and the custom illustration turned out even better than I had imagined. I asked Lindsay to combine 2 different photos for as a surprise for my parents 30th anniversary- they absolutely loved it!! Lindsay was helpful, quick to respond, asked for my input throughout the process, and is extremely talented. Highly recommend!”
— Rayna
“I love The Paper Darlings! The two custom rosy cheek portraits are perfect for our home and make magical, unique gifts too. I love their focus on supporting local nonprofits, and their love of the DMV. It’s really amazing! I always think about how I can support them now too because of this incredible generosity.”
— Jackie
