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Fantasy Portrait from Photo

Finally see the hero he becomes on game night.

How many people?
Custom portrait for
1 Person
$159
total price
Painted by Jan from your photo.
Unlimited revisions 2 week turnaround

You risk nothing.

You see him before anything ships. If he is not right, I keep revising at no cost, or you get every dollar back.

I'm Jan. You work with me directly. I answer every message myself.

You can tell when he talks about it. His voice shifts. He gets animated, like he is somewhere else for a second.

He has described this character for years. You have heard the name, maybe a story or two. You have never actually seen his face.

This painting is the version of him only his table gets to see, his face and his character on one canvas, from a photo of him.

  • Built for first timers. You do not need to know anything technical.
  • Send one photo and whatever you know about him. I ask the rest.
  • Hand painted by me, so it looks like him, not a template.
  • Unlimited revisions until you look at it and say that is him.

This is the gift that ends up on the wall. The one he keeps walking past and looking at, years later.

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How this works

Most of my buyers are first timers. You send a photo, I take it from there.

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You order. Pick digital or canvas and how many people. You send one photo and tell me what you know about him. No character sheet, no rules to learn.

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Person using a stylus on a digital art software with a computer screen displaying various images.

I paint. I message you myself, and you see a full preview before anything is final. I keep revising until he looks like him.

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You give the gift. Digital downloads when you approve. Canvas ships when you approve.

Real portraits. Real homes.

Sent in by the people I painted for.

Everything that comes with his portrait

  • A hand painted likeness from one photo you send.
  • Rich color and crisp detail on artist grade cotton canvas.
  • Unlimited revisions until you swear it is him.
  • A full preview before anything prints.
  • A free high resolution copy to share his face with everyone who needs to see it.

A custom commission with this much included usually runs well past two hundred dollars. His starts at $99.

Prefer to split it up? You can pay in installments at checkout.

1,000+ Characters Painted

Revisions Until It Feels Like Them

Heroic Money Back Guarantee

Why the usual gifts quietly miss

It was never your effort. The gift aisle is built for the man other people see. None of it reaches the part of him that comes alive at the table.

  • Cologne and a nice watch dress up the man the world already meets.
  • Tools and grilling gear are things he uses, then forgets by July.
  • Another gadget gets a good weekend, then a quiet drawer.
  • A gift card tells him the calendar beat you, and he can read it.
  • Whiskey and a dinner out are lovely, and they are also last year.

A portrait of his character is the only thing here that speaks to him instead of a role he plays. It says I see the part of you that nobody else does. That is why it lands when the cologne never did, and why it stays on the wall long after the dinner is forgotten.

A finished character portrait painted from a photo

One thing I have learned across a thousand of these. The gift he remembers is almost never the priciest one. It is the one that proves you were paying attention. This year you get to be the one who did.

Jan

What it feels like to get yours.

Real reactions from people who already ordered theirs. Verified five star reviews below. Both tell the same story.

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Things people ask before they order

Will it actually look like him?

Yes, and you’ll be the judge of that.

I work from his photo and the details you’d recognise straight away. His beard, his smile or that expression he gets when he’s trying not to laugh.

Even in a fantasy world, the face needs to feel like him.

When you see the preview, tell me what you notice and anything you’d like changed.

You’ll have unlimited revisions within the agreed brief so we can work on it together until you look at it and say, “That’s him.”

Your first preview is also covered by the Heroic Money Back Guarantee if it misses the person described in your brief and references.

Have a look at the Heroic Money Back Guarantee →

How do I get started?

Join the waitlist and I’ll text you when your spot opens. It’s free to join.

Here’s how we’ll make the portrait together:

1. Choose the number of people and pay for the portrait in full at checkout.

2. I’ll send you the next steps and access to your private commission hub.

3. Send me your clearest photos and tell me about him. Is he mischievous, quietly brave or the first one to charge in?

Those little details help make the portrait feel like him.

4. We’ll look through the photos and details together. I’ll ask any questions, and we’ll confirm the brief before painting.

5. You’ll see your first polished preview in about two weeks once you’ve checked out, I’ve received all your details, and we’ve confirmed the brief together.

6. We’ll work through unlimited revisions within the brief. Once you approve the portrait, you can download your final high resolution files.

Your photos, notes, our messages and each version of the portrait stay together in your hub.

If it’s a gift, let me know the date you need it for. We’ll talk through the timing when we plan the portrait.

For something ready for the wall, you can also choose a cotton canvas or acrylic print.

Have a look at the commission terms →

Who will be working on my portrait?

👋 Hi, I’m Jan! I personally work on every portrait, with help from my team of vetted artists.

You’ll talk directly with me throughout your commission, and every piece gets my personal quality check before it reaches you.

You’re also supporting working artists when you commission us. Every artist who helps bring your portrait to life is paid for their work.

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Why is there a waitlist?

I take a limited number of commissions at a time. I want your portrait to have the time and attention it deserves.

As each commission is finished, a spot opens for the next one.

You can join the waitlist for free, and I’ll text you when it’s your turn.

There’s nothing to pay while you wait. You’ll only pay when a spot opens and you decide you’d like a portrait.

Have a look at the commission terms →

What if I don't have good enough photos?

You probably do. A clear photo of his face can work, whether it’s from a wedding, a holiday or a few years ago.

I need to see his face and the expression that feels like him. It doesn’t have to be a studio photo.

Send me the clearest ones you have. A few different shots can help me see features that one angle might miss.

If you’re unsure, send them over and I’ll let you know whether I can work with them before we get started.

Send me your photos and we’ll take a look →

What if I know nothing about D&D?

That’s completely fine. A class, a race or even “something with a sword” gives us a place to start. So does just his name.

Once your spot is secured, I’ll help you work out a character that suits him.

If he already plays, you could ask about his character next time he brings it up, or message one of his game friends.

A little detail from someone who knows him can be really helpful. Tell me what you’ve got, and we’ll take it from there.

Tell me what you have in mind →

Do you offer full body portraits?

Yes. The standard portrait is half body, and you can upgrade to thigh up or full body.

After you’ve ordered, tell me which you’d like when I get in touch. I’ll send you the upgrade link.

If you’re not sure, tell me what you want in the picture, especially a weapon, outfit or pose.

We can work out how much of him needs to be in the portrait before you choose the upgrade.

Ask me which size would suit your portrait →

What's the Heroic Money Back Guarantee?

Your first polished preview comes with my Heroic Money Back Guarantee.

If it misses the person you described in your brief and photos, please email me within 72 hours of the preview being sent, before requesting any revisions.

I’ll refund the base commission in full.

That refund covers the base painting. Add-ons, upgrades, rush fees and physical prints aren’t included.

If you’d like to keep working on it together, you have unlimited revisions within your original brief.

The guarantee ends when you request revisions or the 72-hour window passes.

You can read the full Refund Policy and eligibility conditions here →

Can you put several people in one portrait?

Yes, I’d love to paint them together. Choose the number of people in the size menu.

I paint each person separately first, so every face gets its own attention. Each person gets their own portrait file to keep, too.

Then I bring everyone into one scene, with the setting and interactions we plan together.

Three or more people include a free custom background.

When you send your photos, tell me about the group and how you’d love to see them together.

Here’s how a group portrait comes together →

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