Honor Their Memory With a Portrait That Still Feels Alive

Some memories are too important to stay in a photo. I create permanent, hand-drawn graphite portraits so your loved one can still be seen every day.

A black-and-white sketch of a man with medium-length hair and a girl with a hair clip, both smiling. The man is wearing a checkered shirt and the girl has her tongue out.
Free Portrait Review

FREE Portrait Review

Upload your photo and I’ll personally tell you:

• if it’ll make a great portrait

• what size works best

• if I recommend graphite or charcoal

• any problems with the photo

No obligation.

I only take on portraits I believe I can do justice to. If the photos won’t translate well, I’ll tell you straight.

[Form suggestion: Name, Email, Phone (optional), "Who is this portrait for?" (short field), Size preference (buttons or dropdown), "Briefly tell me what makes this person or pet special (optional — helps me capture the real feeling)"

A man and a young girl smiling and posing together indoors, with the man wearing a plaid shirt and the girl in a light-colored top, sitting near an electrical outlet on the wall.

A Second Chance With Every Stroke

I’m Danny. I learned to draw in prison, and art helped me survive some of the hardest years of my life. Today, I use that same focus and skill to create graphite portraits that help families hold on to the people they love.

My artwork is part of my second chance — read the full story in my memoir series here.

These aren’t just drawings. They’re quiet, lasting tributes to the people who mattered most.

A black and white pencil drawing of a man and two young children sitting on a sofa. The man, wearing a baseball cap and plaid shirt, has his arms around the children, who are on his lap.
A detailed pencil sketch of two German Shepherd dogs, one sitting and the other lying down, with a forest background.
A detailed graphite pencil drawing of a child's face, with distinctive eyes and hair, on textured paper, signed with initials and date.

 

Interested in a custom portrait? Please fill out this form and upload a few clear photos of the person or pet you’d like drawn.

There’s no pressure or commitment — sending photos and asking about pricing is completely free. I’ll review your request and usually respond within 24 hours with pricing, size options, and the next steps.

A deposit is only required if you decide to move forward, so I can reserve your spot and give your portrait the time and care it deserves.

A detailed black and white pencil drawing of a woman with short hair, wearing armor with clawed gloves, and a serious expression on her face. Signed with the name and date at the bottom right.