From pet portraits to family keepsakes, hire a portrait artist to honor the moments, memories, and faces you love most.
CT Portrait Paintings & Commissions
Serving CT, New England & Beyond
I specialize in colorful, personality-filled paintings and sketches, and I’m blessed to be able to turn my brushstrokes into meaningful memories of your favorite people, beloved pets, and vacation spots. And even though we live in an era where cameras on our phones make them more accessible than ever, it seems to also make them easier to lose and forget in your phone…which is a shame! You deserve to remember your life through a bold piece of artwork that you can hang in your home and pass down to your kids (and grandkids) as a look into your life.
Whether you’re looking for a soulful pet portrait, a sweet family image, custom stickers for your wedding or next big event, or an unforgettable gift for someone you love — my commissions are small love letters, written in paint, from you to the people you care about most.
Fueled by coffee, faith, a love for life, and ADHD that already has me itching to break out the brush. So, if you have an idea in mind or you’re looking for the ultimate gift to give someone — reach out to me — and let’s create a piece of art, together!
A Portrait Artist in CT
Hey, I’m Virginia!
Art should be something everyone can experience and celebrate- no matter their budget.
So let's combine your ideas with my talent.
Illustrations start at as little as $20
Art for every budget
Recent Kind Words: Reviews
As you keep scrolling on this page, you'll see the diversity of art styles that I can create
I love what I do and wouldn't change it for anything
Whether it’s your childhood pet, Aunt Gertrude, or the place that feels like home, you know the artwork you want, so we’ll start by chatting through what makes the subject special to you. You bring the stories, I’ll bring the sketchbook!
How do we get started?
If you’re local to southern New England (CT, RI, MA), then I’d love to meet up over a cup of coffee with my doodle pad in hand. This will be our brainstorming consult where we plan out what you’d like to commission. Not local? No problem, we can hop on a Zoom call.
When can we meet?
During the weekdays from 9 am - 5 pm is best, but I’m flexible! Send me a message on the contact page and we’ll find a time that works for both of us.
What can I paint?
Most of my commissions are painted from your favorite photos, especially when it’s a surprise gift for someone close to you.
I can paint…
A pet (living or over the rainbow bridge)
A family member or friend
A unique gift for someone special
Your favorite place
A meaningful moment or memory from a video I’ll watch 500 times!
What style of art do I offer?
I work in traditional and digital artwork, including drawings, paintings, pencil sketches, and digital illustrations. Digital artwork can also be turned into printed goods, stickers, gifts, or keepsakes. If you’ve got an idea, we can bring it to life. Budget and imagination are the only limits to what we can create!
Let’s Talk About Your Portrait Commission
How much is it to commission art?
Every portrait is as unique as the person (or pet!) it’s made for, so I don’t offer flat rate pricing. The cost depends on things like:
The size of the painting you want
How many people or pets are in it
Your timeline
Here’s a ballpark build to give you a sense of where your piece might fall. A fair price will be given to you after our brainstorming sessions, when I have a clear vision of what you want to create.
Need a digital piece instead? I’ve got you! Digital art commissions start at $125 and scale based on the time and complexity.
We’ll talk it all through during your consult to make sure the final quote fits your vision and your budget. Together we will create a one-of-a-kind piece that you’ll cherish forever!
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