Portrait Size/Price Choices
I also do custom sizes if there is a particular size you need.
Please call or email me to discuss.
Colored Pencil
(professional grade colored pencil)
Unframed: Framed:
Nero Pencil
(special charcoal pencil which contains a tiny bit of oil)
Unframed: Framed:
I also do custom sizes if there is a particular size you need.
Please call or email me to discuss.
Colored Pencil
(professional grade colored pencil)
Unframed: Framed:
Nero Pencil
(special charcoal pencil which contains a tiny bit of oil)
Unframed: Framed:
The Process: From Photo to Heirloom
Every portrait begins with a story, your story. I take the time to learn about your beloved pet, horse, or loved one, their personality, their spirit, the little things that made them unforgettable. From there, I carefully bring them to life on paper with Nero pencil or colored pencil, using only archival materials for a timeless finish.
Ordering your custom portrait is simple:
Every portrait begins with a story, your story. I take the time to learn about your beloved pet, horse, or loved one, their personality, their spirit, the little things that made them unforgettable. From there, I carefully bring them to life on paper with Nero pencil or colored pencil, using only archival materials for a timeless finish.
Ordering your custom portrait is simple:
Order your portrait today and secure your place in my schedule.
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Custom Portraits That Touch the Heart
Hand-drawn in Nero pencil and colored pencil.
Hand-drawn in Nero pencil and colored pencil.
Maria D'Angelo - Newton, NJ
Phone: 973-579-3727 email: mariadangeloart@aol.com
Phone: 973-579-3727 email: mariadangeloart@aol.com
More Than a Portrait… A Treasure for the Soul
There are few things more powerful than the bond we share with our animals and loved ones. Whether it’s the warm eyes of a loyal dog, the soft gaze of a beloved horse, or the quiet smile of someone dear, these are the faces that shape our days and fill our hearts.
My portraits are more than realistic drawings. They are heartfelt tributes crafted with care, patience, and deep respect for the connection you hold so dear. Every fur strand, every subtle expression, every glimmer in the eye is lovingly rendered to capture not just what they look like, but who they are.
A Portrait That Becomes a Legacy
Time moves quickly. One day, the joyful bark, the steady hoofbeat, the warm presence by your side becomes a treasured memory. A custom portrait gently holds onto that presence - realistic, tangible, and deeply personal.
Whether your beloved companion is still with you or watching from beyond, a portrait becomes more than art, it becomes a touchstone of love. A way to celebrate a life well lived, to honor their spirit, and to keep their memory close. Many clients have told me their portraits brought tears, not from sorrow, but from gratitude. Gratitude for a keepsake that comforts, heals, and lasts.
There are few things more powerful than the bond we share with our animals and loved ones. Whether it’s the warm eyes of a loyal dog, the soft gaze of a beloved horse, or the quiet smile of someone dear, these are the faces that shape our days and fill our hearts.
My portraits are more than realistic drawings. They are heartfelt tributes crafted with care, patience, and deep respect for the connection you hold so dear. Every fur strand, every subtle expression, every glimmer in the eye is lovingly rendered to capture not just what they look like, but who they are.
A Portrait That Becomes a Legacy
Time moves quickly. One day, the joyful bark, the steady hoofbeat, the warm presence by your side becomes a treasured memory. A custom portrait gently holds onto that presence - realistic, tangible, and deeply personal.
Whether your beloved companion is still with you or watching from beyond, a portrait becomes more than art, it becomes a touchstone of love. A way to celebrate a life well lived, to honor their spirit, and to keep their memory close. Many clients have told me their portraits brought tears, not from sorrow, but from gratitude. Gratitude for a keepsake that comforts, heals, and lasts.
Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together
If you’ve been thinking about commissioning a portrait, now is the perfect time. It’s not just art - it’s a gift to your future self or loved one.
A way to preserve the love that fills your heart today. I’d be honored to tell your loved one's story in pencil.
If you’ve been thinking about commissioning a portrait, now is the perfect time. It’s not just art - it’s a gift to your future self or loved one.
A way to preserve the love that fills your heart today. I’d be honored to tell your loved one's story in pencil.
| • | Choose your portrait size. Choose your portrait medium, size, and whether you would like it framed or unframed (see below.) (Please note: 5x7 portraits are limited to one subject.) |
| • | Submit your payment via PayPal. (Other options like credit card, Venmo, check, or payment plans are available, just email me.) |
| • | Send me your photos. Email high-quality images of your pet, horse, or loved one. (Pedigree portraits require a copy of your pet’s papers.) |
| • | We’ll discuss your vision. Once I receive your photos, I’ll reach out to go over any special requests |
| • | Stay connected during the process. Each piece is drawn on watercolor paper, mounted on archival board, and sealed with a clear acrylic coating-ready to frame without glass. You’ll receive progress photos throughout, so you can watch your portrait come to life. |
| • | Final approval and delivery. Once the portrait is finished, I’ll send a photo for your approval before shipping. Each unframed finished portrait is enclosed in a clear water-proof sleeve placed between rigid cardboard for protection. 5 x 7 to 9 x 12 sizes are shipped via USPS Priority Mail. All other sizes are shipped via UPS Ground. If you would like to insure your portrait during shipping, please let me know. (International clients email for shipping prices) |
| • | Turnaround time: Small portraits typically take 2 to 3 weeks. Larger works may require 4 to 6 weeks. PLEASE ORDER EARLY for holiday gift giving as I get backed up quickly. |
About Registration and Pedigree Portraits
A registration or pedigree portrait is a visual legacy. Unlike a standard portrait, a registration piece combines your horse’s or dog's likeness with the proud lineage that shaped them. Meticulously drawn in colored pencil, these portraits are especially meaningful for breeders and show owners, serving as a timeless tribute to both the individual horse or dog and the generations that came before.
It’s heritage, history, and heart on paper.
Order yours from the unframed colored pencil portraits section. Once you order you will receive instructions on how to mail your horse or dog's papers.
A registration or pedigree portrait is a visual legacy. Unlike a standard portrait, a registration piece combines your horse’s or dog's likeness with the proud lineage that shaped them. Meticulously drawn in colored pencil, these portraits are especially meaningful for breeders and show owners, serving as a timeless tribute to both the individual horse or dog and the generations that came before.
It’s heritage, history, and heart on paper.
Order yours from the unframed colored pencil portraits section. Once you order you will receive instructions on how to mail your horse or dog's papers.
If you have any additional questions please email or call me.
I look forward to working with you to create a memory that will last a lifetime!
I look forward to working with you to create a memory that will last a lifetime!