Welcome to Name Portraits by Charla

"Jennifer" is one example of the 160 available names
(click on image for larger view)

Welcome to Name Portraits by Charla! Here you will find hand designed lettering illuminated with original pen and ink drawings and vintage collage matted and suitable for framing. At this time over 160 names are available (check here) as well as a variety of Traditional Name Portraits such as Home, Friend, Baby and Santa (over 25 Traditionals to choose from.) Each Name Portrait tells its own special story. Charla researches the history, meaning and legends of each name. She then designs the name based on her findings. Browse through these pages and you are sure to find something that touches your heart. Perfect for gifts of all occasions, bridal and baby showers as well as for any special person in your life. These works of art have to be seen to be fully appreciated. They are beautiful in their detail and execution. Each signed by the artist!

To start your journey click on name portraits or traditionals to be taken to a gallery of images. You may also be interested in our special holiday page which features portraits appropriate for the current season. Right now we are featuring Christmas prints as well as Halloween and Chanukah.

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Charla Hayen_ P.O. Box 334, Winchester, VA 22604

(540) 535-0515 _