--- title: Portraits | Brand Name Nerd description: Custom portraits and artwork for performers, freelancers, and small businesses, from Brand Name Nerd in New Orleans. image: https://brandnamenerd.com/hubfs/6008E365-05D8-4FC1-83E1-1280E30DBA12_1_105_c.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://brandnamenerd.com/portraits#main-content) [![Brand Name Nerd home](https://brandnamenerd.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/brandnamenerd-theme/Theme/images/theme-images/bnn_logo.svg "Brand Name Nerd home")](https://brandnamenerd.com?hsLang=en) Brand Name Nerd Brand Name Nerd: Graphic Design for Small Businesses. Design Tips & Critical Hits. Menu - [Services](https://brandnamenerd.com/services) - [Pricing](https://brandnamenerd.com/pricing) - [Workshops](https://brandnamenerd.com/workshops) - [Consulting](https://brandnamenerd.com/graphic-design-consulting) - [Free tools](https://brandnamenerd.com/tools) - [Blog](https://brandnamenerd.com/blog) - [Contact](https://brandnamenerd.com/contact) # Portraits *Custom portraits and artwork for performers, freelancers, and small businesses.* - Personalized illustrated portraits that capture your persona - Great for social avatars, show posters, payment cards, gifts, or website mascots - Hand-drawn in your chosen color palette - Delivered as high-resolution files for print and digital use ## Why choose a custom portrait? - Personalized art capturing the essence of your subject - Memorable gifts for special occasions, anniversaries, or recognition - Professional branding with a personal touch - Revision rounds set in your proposal, rights to your artwork, and digital delivery of high-resolution files Whether for yourself, a loved one, or your business, our portraits transform your ideas into stunning visual representations. ## Client success story: Velvet Incognito Velvet Incognito needed a convenient way to link to payment apps on the go. She wanted something glitzy to match her persona, but also practical so it would last gig to gig. We created a personalized portrait that served as immediately identifiable branding. In addition, we developed a comprehensive branding kit featuring carefully selected fonts and custom color palettes tailored to her style. From there, we printed heavy-duty cardstock payment cards with lamination for protection. This portrait was created using a foil print process for a shiny metallic effect that fits Velvet’s branding. ![Velvet Incognito portrait commission as a holographic sticker, with @velvet\_incognito on top and ](https://brandnamenerd.com/hubfs/9C2D65EF-9F8E-45E5-8CAE-CF36B32F2133.jpg) ![Illustration of a woman floating holding a beverage in a 1950s-1960s atomic style](https://brandnamenerd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/meee.png?width=2058&height=2058&name=meee.png) ## Create a lasting impression Whether for yourself, as a unique gift, or for professional branding, we are here to transform your ideas into beautiful artwork. A portrait often becomes the seed of a bigger identity: pair it with [logos & branding](https://brandnamenerd.com/logos-branding?hsLang=en), put it on [merch and custom graphics](https://brandnamenerd.com/custom-graphics?hsLang=en), or print it on [cards and signage](https://brandnamenerd.com/menus-signage-print?hsLang=en). See [all services](https://brandnamenerd.com/services?hsLang=en) and [how pricing works](https://brandnamenerd.com/pricing?hsLang=en). ## Frequently asked questions about custom portraits Still have questions? [Just ask.](https://brandnamenerd.com/contact?hsLang=en) What should I have ready before we start? We recommend having: - Your idea, goals, and vision for the final design - Any deadlines to consider - Whether you need print files, digital files, or both - Photos or reference images of the person or pet - An approximate budget How long does a custom portrait take? Timeline depends on scope, but more often than not we can accommodate a reasonable deadline. Just let us know what you're working with. What will I receive when the project is done? Deliverables are agreed on before work begins and vary by project, but final assets typically come in a Google Drive folder. We also offer tangible prints and can ship. Just ask. ## Want a portrait of yourself, your act, or your brand? Performers, freelancers, and small businesses use ours as avatars, show posters, payment cards, and mascots. 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