Custom Illustrated Stories

 

Tell me your story, and I'll draw it. Badly behaved characters, inside jokes, and moments worth keeping — beautifully crafted, wholly unique, and entirely yours.

Created by a real human for real humans.

Custom hand-drawn illustration of a father playing putt putt golf with his family, in celebration of his 40th birthday
Custom hand-drawn illustration of a wedding invite after the first wedding was canceled due to COVID
Custom hand-drawn illustration of a couple closing on their first home
Custom hand-drawn illustration of a couple traveling the world
Custom hand-drawn illustration of a couple announcing their pregnancy a la a movie poster motif
Custom hand-drawn illustration of a father surprising his family on moving day

Born Traditionally, Finished Digitally

Custom hand-drawn illustration of couple sitting together, graphite sketch finished digitally in color

Each custom illustration is generated in graphite and finalized digitally.

See the Creation Process

FROM $425

Price varies based on complexity of the drawing. For example, multiple characters and detailed backgrounds take more time and are priced higher. Each piece is thoughtfully handcrafted and can take 20 - 40 hours to complete. You will be given a full price quote prior to starting your project.

All of my illustrations include:

  • A made-to-order, fully-customized illustrated story

  • Default size of 11" x 14" - Portrait or Landscape (but you can choose any size you want!)

  • Up to two rounds of iterative changes based on your feedback to ensure you get a finished illustration you absolutely love!

  • Full-color 11" x 14" print (metal prints or framing is available)

  • Full digital file in so you can print extras for friends and family

  • Ships globally from the United States

 
Get Started

FAQs

  • Timelines depend on the complexity of the story you bring me, but most illustrations are ready within two to three weeks. Complex scenes with multiple characters and detailed backgrounds take a little longer — good things usually do.

  • The best illustrated gifts are the ones that make someone say "how did you know?!" — a shared inside joke, a defining moment, a story that only the two of you understand. They're perfect for major milestones like a 40th birthday, a retirement, or a wedding anniversary, but honestly? Some stories just deserve to exist in the world. And on your wall.

  • If by AI, you mean “Artistically Interesting”, it is.

    But all illustrations are made by hand, by me, Nick. No data centers required.