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.
★ 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.
What is this Portrait?
Simply choose your favourite design and I will hand paint your child's face from your photo.
All portraits are painted onto beautiful A3 300gsm French paper to fit standard sized frames. I only paint one child per portrait.
Once painted, your portrait is 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 beautiful French paper - a truly exquisite marriage of textures.
Archival inks, pencils, pastels, and the highest quality watercolours splash the paper, ensuring it becomes an heirloom to treasure for years to come.
What is the process?
- 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 wherepossible. 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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Where did that time go!?
Life moves so quickly and little personalities, traits and precious moments in time can fade from memory amidst the chaos and sleep deprivation of parenthood...
That’s where I come in! Your portrait is a time capsule.
For the past 11 years I have been a portrait artist. I sprinkle a little magic and immortalise your child’s features and glorious spirit. I capture their dreamy, innocent eyes and those chubby cheeks...before they vanish as time flies by.
I breathe life back into your most cherished memory of them, so every time you look at your portrait, even in ten years time, your heart will pop.
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.
Simply choose your favourite One Sonny Day design, and I will 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 beautiful French paper - a truly exquisite marriage of textures.
How It Works
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, anniversary etc) that is already booked out, I will try to accommodate you where possible. I always try to fit my angel portraits in ASAP.
Send the 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 the initial painting
In 2–3 weeks, you’ll receive the initial painting to approve and give feedback. The $235 payment is then due.
Approve the 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.
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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Customer Reviews
Our son Freddie passed away in 2021 at 4.5 months old, and as I navigated grief and the loss community I kept seeing Col’s beautiful portraits pop up. We decided for his fourth birthday this year we would have Col paint our beautiful boy, and we are so thrilled with the way she has captured his cheeky face and personality. Col was so warm and empathetic throughout the whole process, and her care and attention to detail is so evident. Freddie’s portrait hangs pride of place in our living room and makes us smile every day.
Thank you so much Col ❤️
It was absolutely amazing and easy working with Col! The quality of the art is stunning and it turned out even better than I could imagine!
Colleen, you are truly so incredibly talented and have absolutely captured our little cherubs so perfectly in their portraits! Thank you so much ✨
The professionalism and warmth you have shown us throughout the whole process has not gone unnoticed and we will be highly recommending your services!
Lots of love xx
Oh my goodness!!! You’ve outdone yourself once again and exceeded all my expectations. It’s absolutely amazing, I’m in love and obsessed!! I can’t wait to hang it up next to Zara’s. My babies, my heart! I love it so much!!!
OMG!! The portraits are absolutely stunning! They most definitely show the girls' personalities. It warmed my heart and brought a smile to my face as I remember the day the photos were taken vividly. We love them!
Hi Col, I wanted to share that last month we had our third baby girl, Zoe. Thanks to you we were able to capture the most special photo by including our dearly missed Bronte in a photo to have our three girls pictured together. Forever grateful for your talent x
You are so incredibly talented. A cherished momento we will have forever. Thank you so much for capturing our beautiful children. x
I just picked up my babies portraits from the framer. Omigod!!!! All the feels x
I previously purchased a portrait for my own daughter and bought one for my best friend when she lost her baby in labour. The quality of the portraits are absolutely spectacular and I was particularly impressed with the kindness and sensitivity One Sonny Day takes when creating these portraits for infant loss. The team were so accommodating and fit her portrait in when they had no spots available so I could get this to her quicker. It was such a beautiful gesture. I couldn’t recommend them more, you will not be disappointed.