Custom Portrait Deposit
In the era of endless selfies, digital art and mass production, my portraits are a long lasting story. I want it to speak a language a 1000 words can't describe. It's the language of LOVE.
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★★★★★
Hi Colleen, Firstly, I would like to thank you for the professionalism of the whole process. Your artistry is pure genius and I couldn’t be more pleased with the portraits and how you have captured my girls. They are sensationally perfect. I have already given your details to some work colleagues as I showed them off when they arrived. As for my daughter’s & wife’s reactions, you will need to wait until Christmas for photos! Thanks again for your service.
★ Portraits cost a total of $545AU and include registered postage throughout Australia. Registered overseas postage is $40AU.
FAQ's
★ It’s a $75 deposit to book a spot. The remaining 2 payments of $235 will be due after you approve the initial painting and on completion of the portrait.
★ There’s unlimited revisions, to ensure you are 100% happy at the end.
★ All portraits are painted onto beautiful A3 300gsm French paper to fit standard sized frames. I only paint one child per portrait.
★ Afterpay, Paypal, Credit Card and Bank transfer are all payment options.
If you have another question, you will probably find the answer in the our FAQ here.
Feel free to Contact me if you have more questions.
What is the process?
If this is for an Angel Portrait, find out more information here
In the days following your booking you will be sent a welcome email outlining the process and confirming when your portrait cycle will commence.
If you would like it for a specific date (a birthday, christening, baby shower etc) that is already booked out, I will try to accommodate you where possible. Please note portraits take about 4-6 weeks to complete.
- Two weeks before starting, I will send you a couple of emails guiding you on how to choose the best photo and design choice.
- Two to three weeks later, I send through the initial painting for you to approve. $235 payment is due.
- About two weeks later, I'll send through the completed masterpiece to approve before the final payment of $235 is due. Feel free to request any tweaks, and I'll promptly send you the revised images. .Once you are 100% happy, it's ready to be posted.
- Enjoy your beautiful portrait for years to come
There are 2 approval points and unlimited revisions, to ensure you are 100% happy at the end.
Contact me if you have more questions and/or check our FAQ here.
Shipping & Delivery
- Free registered shipping with a signature on delivery within Australia.
- International registered shipping with signature of delivery is $40 Aud.
- After 11 years of sending portraits all over the world, I have never had a portrait lost or damaged.
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Capturing The Magic Of Childhood...
Life moves so quickly and little personalities, traits and precious moments in time can fade from memory amidst the chaos of parenthood. That’s where I come in!
Your portrait is a time capsule
For 11 years, I’ve been capturing childhood magic in portraits. With every brushstroke, I preserve your little one’s innocent eyes and sweet spirit- before time whisks them away.
A treasured memory, brought to life, so even years from now, your heart will still pop.
I hand paint your child's face from your photo
Archival inks, pencils, pastels, and the highest quality watercolours splash the paper, ensuring it becomes an heirloom to treasure for years to come.
Once painted, your portrait is then meticulously hand embossed - an age old printing technique dating back to the 1400’s.
I emboss (or press) precious pieces of European antique lace into the beautiful French paper - a truly exquisite marriage of textures.
How It Works
Send Reference Photo
After booking, you’ll receive a welcome email with an overview of the process and your portrait timeline. Two weeks before we begin, I’ll send guidance on selecting the perfect photo and design.
Approve Initial Painting
In 2–3 weeks, you’ll receive the initial painting to approve and give feedback. The $235 payment is then due.
Approve Final Painting
About two weeks later, I’ll send through the completed masterpiece to approve before the final payment of $235 is due. Feel free to request any changes and I’ll promptly send you the revised images.
Frame & Love forever
Once you’re completely satisfied, your painting is securely packaged and sent via registered mail with a signature delivery. It's then ready to frame and cherish for years to come x
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Hi Col,
Firstly, Thankyou ♥️ x
You have a very special Gift, a talent that is beyond words.
To give you some history/context, I was 22, Bailey was born and we had absolutely no idea what was happening. That moment when you witness your first born child enter this world is meant to be an unforgettable experience, for me it certainly was that!
I remember it like yesterday, I shared the most amazing 17 days with him, he was never alone, he was always held by one of us to comfort him and help settle him, I was there for him during his last breaths!
He was born with a condition called Trisomy 13, or Patau Syndrome, which in itself is amazing he was born alive at all as it is one of 2 syndromes that are not compatible with life.
He really did live a very short life but also very painful one in more ways than one.
I do only have the one photo of him after I left my Ex Wife, and to be honest it pains me to look at it as I can see and recall the trauma he went through, Doctors and Students were all wanting to see him and try and open his eyes etc. they bruised him so bad from day one that any and every photo shows this. (Hence why I have never shown anyone a picture of him)
You have absolutely nailed this, you have looked beyond the bruising and pain and made him look content, settled and at peace (where he is a now)….my god Thank you!!
When your email came through this afternoon, I had tears In my eyes this when I got to see the finished piece, despite his lip, he is my other 2 sons when they were born!
I will hang this Masterpiece very proudly in my home (Thanks to your special Talent and gift)
I absolutely LOVE what you have done, I couldn’t be happier and 100% you have my approval to finalise and send, I can’t wait to see it in person
I wanted to get a memorable and perfect gift for my partner. The beautiful Col captured our daughter perfectly and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
Col was so lovely to work with and I wish I could get one of these portraits every year. They are so beautiful. ❤️
Thank you so much for this amazing artwork of our daughter. It's such a beautiful addition to our home & lovely keepsake of our daughter, that our family will treasure forever.
You are truely amazing and talented Col. ❤️
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Col for creating such a beautiful piece for our home. Two brothers, forever separated between the stars and earth. Our second born will always know about his big brother in the stars, your painting will be a treasured keepsake for him. I am forever grateful for this beautiful artwork and all the work you do 🤍 x
Col was amazing to deal with in a delicate situation. She was able to work with a couple of pictures to capture the magic and beauty of gorgeous Ella. Col immortalised her beauty and innocence in the portrait. A very special tribute for Ella and I’m sure her Mum will be forever grateful. Thanks Col x
I just love these portraits - I have them for both of my children, the detail of the embossing & the artwork itself is just amazing & the eyes really bring the portraits to life! Col is truly gifted, thank you for creating such beautiful memories for us!! We will treasure them for years to come. x
We have now had 2 portraits painted by Col for our 2 oldest daughters and are on her books for our 3rd daughter. The detail and the pure essence that Col captured in the recent portrait that she did for our middle daughter showed her cheeky personality and deep dark eyes. The whole process was seamless and I loved that we were sent updates throughout so there was options for changes if I wanted.
We can’t thank n you enough for the beautiful keepsakes you have created of our girls and can’t wait to have our final one started this year.
I’ve looked at my daughter’s pictures so many times, they are imprinted in my soul. It’s heartbreaking knowing there will never be a new image of Eva. Yet, Col has provided that for us. After seeing the magical prints she painted of my friends’ daughters, I knew this was the perfect way to celebrate our precious girl’s seventh birthday last year.
Col made sure every detail I wanted was included, and listened with a few other suggestions. She was compassionate and so easy to work with. I also appreciate her detailed updates while she was working on the print.
I didn’t show Eva's father until it arrived, he was stunned in the best way. Thank you dear Col for capturing the essence of our beloved daughter. Even though no one else can see her, we are forever connected, she lives in our hearts every day. It’s such a treasure to be able to see Eva in a different way, and to share that with others when they walk in our home. I can feel her smiling in the joy this brings. 🌿✨🤍 #EvaLastingPeace
Col, you are truly incredible.
There really are no words to describe what a talent you are.
I absolutely adore all 3 portraits you have captured of my beautiful Aspen over the years. I won’t be stopping at 3.
Hi Col, thank you SO much for the most beautiful artwork portrait of my niece. It’s my second one now, my first of my daughter. They are both so unique and special. Lots of love xx