An illustrated world, rich in graphite, for you to explore
Welcome to a sample collection of my pencil art. I draw in graphite pencil, illustrating people, pets, horses, and wildlife. Please take a scroll through my online gallery. Drawings shown here are for display and for sale as originals, as prints, and as note cards. I do commission artwork, such as personal portraits, business portraits, and portraits of honor, as a gift or keepsake. Memorial portraits are indeed available.
New! Lower prices on my commissioned art!
I'm adding more drawings all the time to this page, so please mark this website and come back often. If you become interested in buying, click here or on the pricing tab (at the top of this page) for purchasing details. If you have questions or suggestions, please send an email to me at roy@roykaelin.com. (Click and a new window will open.)
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Your pet in pencil
Your pet is a member of the family, so why not honor your pet with a portrait in pencil? I can work from a favorite photo of your canine or feline family member. It's a great way to remember always your best friend.
When I was growing up, the two Chihuahuas (below, left and center) were the family dogs. They were a couple of
cute characters and my family is still fond of them today, decades later, because we remember them with the portraits I drew. Also, I had the privilege to help take care of the handsome German Shepherd (on the right). He was a sharp-witted, devoted, friendly canine pal. Sadly, he's gone now, but he's well remembered in his own illustration.
cute characters and my family is still fond of them today, decades later, because we remember them with the portraits I drew. Also, I had the privilege to help take care of the handsome German Shepherd (on the right). He was a sharp-witted, devoted, friendly canine pal. Sadly, he's gone now, but he's well remembered in his own illustration.
Click here or on the pricing tab (at the top of this page) for details on having me draw your pet. By the way, that same handsome Shepherd is also remembered as the heroic canine character, Guinness, in my first book.
Your own portrait in pencil
If you can honor your pet with a portrait in pencil, why not yourself or a loved one? As seen below, your own portrait can take shape on my drawing table as a fine likeness. I can work from a favorite photo of yourself, a family member, or a friend and turn it into a distinctive keepsake for you to admire or to present as a gift. Click here or on the pricing tab (at the top of the page) for details on commissioned art.
Of course, no watermark will appear in your finished portrait. And your portrait will be neatly matted and framed.
Of course, no watermark will appear in your finished portrait. And your portrait will be neatly matted and framed.
Ordering your own pencil art
You can order available originals, samples of which I'm adding to this website, or, you can commission your very own original pencil art. Available originals have their own prices; commissioned art is priced by size and subject.
I draw in dry media, namely, graphite pencil (and occasionally in pen-and-ink), depending on the subject matter. I draw on acid-free, 96-pound weight paper, mostly recycled stock. Acid-free paper has a neutral pH, which means the paper will resist yellowing for years.
All of my drawings come matted and framed, as this complements the look of your drawing and completes your order as a finished pencil illustration. I insist on museum-grade conservation board for mattes. This type of matte is
acid-free, lignin-free, made from 100% cotton. It is a bright white board with an inner, black core, which accents your finished drawing.
I offer framed works of art, because it protects your drawing in transit and I can do so at a reasonable price. Your pencil illustration arrives complete and ready for display, whether it's an available original for sale or as a commissioned drawing.
Most of my pencil drawings can fit frames of standard sizes, though custom-sized frames, if needed, are not generally any more expensive. Let me know what you wish. I seek to fulfill your request for the illustration; that's my top consideration.
I draw in dry media, namely, graphite pencil (and occasionally in pen-and-ink), depending on the subject matter. I draw on acid-free, 96-pound weight paper, mostly recycled stock. Acid-free paper has a neutral pH, which means the paper will resist yellowing for years.
All of my drawings come matted and framed, as this complements the look of your drawing and completes your order as a finished pencil illustration. I insist on museum-grade conservation board for mattes. This type of matte is
acid-free, lignin-free, made from 100% cotton. It is a bright white board with an inner, black core, which accents your finished drawing.
I offer framed works of art, because it protects your drawing in transit and I can do so at a reasonable price. Your pencil illustration arrives complete and ready for display, whether it's an available original for sale or as a commissioned drawing.
Most of my pencil drawings can fit frames of standard sizes, though custom-sized frames, if needed, are not generally any more expensive. Let me know what you wish. I seek to fulfill your request for the illustration; that's my top consideration.
Five easy steps to capture your image in pencil!
1 Please send me an email with your favorite photo.
Attach the one digital photo (color or black-and-white) of good quality, in focus, of the actual pose you like. I can do more than one subject per drawing but at a scaled price. Very detailed drawings require a separate
quote. No group shots, please. The photo should be large and uncluttered, so that I can clearly see the subject. I
can only draw what I can clearly discern. We can discuss the drawing's size and medium via email, if you wish.
quote. No group shots, please. The photo should be large and uncluttered, so that I can clearly see the subject. I
can only draw what I can clearly discern. We can discuss the drawing's size and medium via email, if you wish.
2 Please let me know that you want for me to begin.
I do require a 50% down payment so that I can start your artwork. When I receive that via PayPal, then I start your drawing. Please allow two weeks to complete your drawing. I can likely complete it sooner, but I request that time as I may be working on other orders, and, I want to get your drawing done right.
3 Please let me know when you need your drawing.
Larger drawings require more time. Drawings of extreme detail can take longer. And for those drawings, we'd need to agree on a date of completion. If you have a particular date by which your drawing must be completed, please allow me adequate time to do it. Again, as I may be working on other orders, I still do expect to finish your drawing in a timely manner.
4 Please let me know that you approve.
I'll keep you up-to-date of my progress via email. For your inspection, I'll send a digital image of your illustration at its completion. Once approved, I have the drawing framed and then invoice the remaining 50%, plus sales tax and shipping, for the completed work.
5 Please let me send your finished drawing.
Once I receive payment, I arrange shipping and send the work to you. I use FedEx and UPS for delivery
of finished works. When it's sent, your drawing is boxed in bubble wrap or foam padding. All sales are final.
of finished works. When it's sent, your drawing is boxed in bubble wrap or foam padding. All sales are final.
Let's get started!
Click here or on the pricing tab (at the top of this page) for details on commissioned art.