Custom Illustrated Portraits & Gifts

Tell someone thank you, I love you, or congratulations with artwork.

From family to friendship, festivities to forever moments, Live Sketch by Danni B creates custom illustrated portraits for people across Melbourne and Australia. Each portrait is hand-drawn from real life, your existing photos, or a scene from your imagination, capturing the people (and pets) you love in Danni's signature style.

A custom portrait makes a one-of-a-kind gift for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and new arrivals, as well as a corporate, executive or farewell gift with a difference. Whether it's a family portrait, a couple, or a beloved pet, reach out to Danni to explore the possibilities.

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Illustrated women holding makeup tools wearing blue aprons over black outfits, labeled "BEAUTI co."
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Illustration of a family of six with a cat and two rabbits, posing together. Some family members are holding the pets and one person is holding a smartphone. A soccer ball is also depicted.
Illustration of a woman in a red polka dot dress and straw hat holding a small dog, surrounded by sunflowers.
Illustration of a happy family and a dog standing outdoors. The family includes a man and woman, holding a baby. They are all dressed casually and smiling.
Illustration of a smiling woman sitting on a bench with two dogs, one black and one brown, surrounded by flowers and grass.
Illustration of a smiling woman wearing a visor, striped tank top, and shorts, holding a pink bicycle with two small dogs in the front basket and one in a sling bag. A sign reads "The Salt Mill 2487."
Illustration of a couple posing with a small dog in a park setting, featuring a cityscape and bridge in the background. The man and woman are dressed stylishly in jackets and jeans. The dog is wearing a pink sweater.
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Fashion illustration of a woman in a pink dress and high heels standing next to a man in a floral shirt and pants, with one foot on a crate. Both figures are smiling.
Cartoon illustration of a smiling couple with a heart background and "forever" banner.

Custom Illustrated Portraits FAQs

  • A Custom Portrait is an original, hand-drawn illustration created to your exact requirements. It is designed using photos, details, and imagery you provide as reference. The result is a truly unique artwork that brings a person, an occasion, or a story to life.

  •  It is a seamless 3 step process. Firstly, contact Danni to share your portrait details. Secondly, Danni will create the hand-drawn portrait for you. Thirdly, Danni will package and post the finished portrait to you. A complimentary digital copy of the portrait will also be shared with you via email, to enjoy as a personal screensaver or wallpaper.

  • Danni requires 4 weeks’ notice for Custom Portraits. This enables adequate time to carefully interpret your brief, create the hand-drawn artwork, and deliver it in timely manner.

  • Custom Portraits can be created as A5 size (210mm x 148mm) A4 size (297mm x 210mm) and A3 size (420mm x 297mm) Completed portraits are packaged in clear archival-grade envelopes, carefully packaged, and mailed to you. If you need advice on framing and display options once you receive your portrait, Danni can happily offer her personal recommendations and suppliers.

  • Yes. Custom Portraits are a beautiful way to surprise and delight someone with a gift they won’t find anywhere else. Each piece is hand-crafted and original, making it a refined and personal gift for friends, family, colleagues, teachers, milestone birthdays, weddings, engagements, farewell gifts, and special occasions.

  • Yes. Live Sketch by Danni B offers Australia-wide and international shipping. Postage is based on location. Contact Danni for a quote.

  • Pricing is guided by the level of detail required, portrait size, and time to create the artwork. A selection of pricing options are available, ensuring your vision can be brought to life in a way that is tailored to your needs. Reach out to Danni for a personalised quote.

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