About the Art
My penciled portraits are taken directly from your photograph. I spend hours taking care to capture every detail and characteristic. The end result is a one-of-a-kind portrait of you or your loved one, ready to frame and display. All my portraits are done on white, acid-free drawing paper using graphite drawing pencils.

About the Artist
I have been drawing portraits for over seven years. My formal art training consisted of oil, acrylic, pastel, and watercolor mediums, although pencil is my specialty. I have taught several art classes in the past, including Beginner’s Art and Advanced Portrait Drawing.

Contact: April Wright

Phone: 360.798.3129

Email: aprilsartstudio@gmail.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to get my portrait?
Depending on size and complexity, it will take between two to four weeks from first sending the photographs until receiving the final artwork.

Do you offer portraits in color?
Certainly! See below chart for the prices of colored pencil portraits.

Why do you work from photographs?
My reason for choosing to work from photos lies mostly in the fact that small details are captured much better when working off of a still subject. It is also quite time-consuming to sit for a live portrait!

Do you provide framing for your portraits?
No, I do not. Framed artwork is difficult to mail and could cause damage to the drawing itself. I spray each finished portrait with a protective sealant and then mail it in a hard tube to avoid bending or smudging.

What kind of photographs make the best portrait?
Choosing the proper type of photo is crucial in ensuring a spectatular finished portrait. Preferrably, the photo should be as close to the subject as possible, with a well-lighted background and clear features. I can work off of old black-and-white photos as long as they are not obscured. You can send me as many photographs as you wish and I will look them over and let you know which will make the best portrait.

Ordering and Pricing

Ordering Process

Contact me via phone or email

Submit photographs and 50% deposit

Please allow two to four weeks for completion

Review the final artwork which I will email to you

Receive your portrait in the mail!

Graphite/Black and White

*studio: head and shoulders/white background

*full body: full body/white background

*complex detail: background with scenery, structure, etc.

Size	One Person	One Animal	Structure	Additional Subject
5x7 studio*	$30	$35	NA	NA
5x7 full body*	$40	$45	$50	NA
8x10 studio	$50	$55	NA	Add $25 for each subject
8x10 full body	$60	$65	$70	Add $30 for each subject
8x10 complex detail*	$70	$75	$80	Add $35 for each subject
11x14 studio	$75	$80	NA	Add $35 for each subject
11x14 full body	$85	$90	$95	Add $40 for each subject
11x14 complex detail	$95	$100	$105	Add $50 for each subject
16x20 studio	$110	$115	NA	Add $60 for each subject
16x20 full body	$125	$135	$145	Add $65 for each subject
16x20 complex detail	$135	$145	$155	Add $75 for each subject

Colored Pencil

Size	One Person	One Animal	Structure	Additional Subject
5x7 studio	$50	$55	NA	NA
5x7 full body	$60	$65	$70	NA
8x10 studio	$75	$80	NA	Add $40 for each subject
8x10 full body	$85	$90	$95	Add $45 for each subject
8x10 complex detail	$95	$100	$110	Add $50 for each subject
11x14 studio	$100	$100	NA	Add $55 for each subject
11x16 full body	$110	$115	$120	Add $60 for each subject
11x16 complex detail	$125	$130	$135	Add $65 for each subject
16x20 studio	$140	$145	NA	Add $70 for each subject
16x20 full body	$150	$160	$175	Add $75 for each subject
16x20 complex detail	$175	$180	$200	Add $80 for each subject

Shipping and handling is $10 flat rate.

April's Art Studio

April Wright

360.798.3129

aprilsartstudio@gmail.com