Place portraits
Whether that’s the venue where you had you first date, your childhood home, your favourite café, or a first home together - it deserves to be more than a memory.
Each illustration is drawn by hand from your photos, with particular care given to the details that make the place recognisable to the people who know it best.
🌟 Christmas limited edition
Tiny frames
£40
A tiny portrait of your home, made to hang on the wall or on the Christmas tree.
Two styles: the full illustration or just the house, cut out
Frame size: 2 × 3 inches (5 × 7.6 cm), portrait or landscape
Gold-coloured metal frame with glass front and back
Hangs from a satin ribbon or a gold chain
Optional text, such as your street, house or family name
Archival print on 100% cotton, acid-free paper for lasting colours
Free shipping in the UK, cost calculated at checkout outside the UK
Classic
£175
A5 or A4
Archival print on 100% cotton, acid-free paper for lasting colours
Free shipping in the UK, cost calculated at checkout outside the UK.
Signature
£250
A5, A4 or A3
HD digital file included
Archival print on 100% cotton, acid-free paper for lasting colours
Free shipping in the UK, cost calculated at checkout outside the UK.
Mini
£60
A6
Archival print on 100% cotton, acid-free paper for lasting colours
Free shipping in the UK, cost calculated at checkout outside the UK.
How your illustration is made
1. Send me your reference photos
After contacting me via the form, you’ll send me a photo of the house or place (in the angle you’d like it to be drawn). I can work from a Google maps reference too, sharing the address is always helpful.
2. Sketching
I put together an initial sketch that maps out the composition and key details to make sure everything feels right before moving into colour and details. You will have the opportunity to review this phase before moving further.
3. Linework and Colour
Once the sketch is approved, I bring it to life with full colour, texture, and details. You will have the opportunity to review it and ask for modifications to the colour palette or minor linework details.
4. Printing and delivery
All illustrations are printed on high-quality fine-art paper, 100% cotton and acid-free so your illustration can endure the test of time. Once complete, it’s carefully packaged and shipped to you within 4-5 business days.
Want to print your artwork at home too? The Signature package includes an HD digital file of your illustration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Completing a project takes about 3 to 5 weeks. This timeframe may vary depending on the scope of the project and the efficiency of our communication during the creative process.
Upon completion of the project, shipping and delivery times are 4-5 business days.
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To initiate the commission process, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required before I start working on the project. This deposit secures your spot on my schedule and covers the initial stages of the artwork.
The remaining 50% is due upon completion of the project, and once the final piece is complete, the full payment becomes non-refundable - this ensures both parties are invested in the process and helps keep things running smoothly and on schedule.
That said, every project is created with care and attention, with multiple stages along the way where we can adjust the illustration to best meet your expectations, so you end up with a timeless piece you'll love.
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You will receive a signed print of your illustration, in the size of your choice (A6, A5, A4, A3). You can request extra prints at an additional cost. If you’re interested in a different size or want something to fit a specific frame, do let me know and I can adapt your illustration to it.
A digital file of your illustration is included with the Signature package. For more info on packages, see this section.
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Absolutely - you’ll get to review your illustration at key stages, and adjustments to composition, details, or colour can be made throughout the creative process.
You can also add an address, a family name, a date or a short message to your illustration. Let me know when booking and I’ll make sure it’s included!
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Yes, I ship everywhere in the world. Shipping costs are calculated at the time of ordering.
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All illustrations are made digitally, on my trusted iPad Pro 13” 2025 model with an Apple Pencil Pro. I use the Procreate app.
Are you a business with a project idea?
Contact me via the form below or by email at aliciabertonillustrations@gmail.com to discuss your project and tailor this package to your needs.