If you would like to order a Traditional or a Name Portrait please click on the menu bar below to be taken to the Traditional pages or the Name Portrait page. We also have a special Holiday page which features Traditionals appropriate for the current season.

TRADITIONALS
In creating a Traditional Name Portrait Charla hand designs the lettering and then includes her pen and ink drawings, adding vintage collage to complete the portrait. Each Traditional reproduction is individually signed by the artist. The picture is double matted (unless you order a loose print), backed with foam core and packaged in a clear envelope with the description written on the back. If you purchase your Traditional with a mat you may choose a color combination from the pull down menu, some portraits only have one choice. The Traditional is ready for framing and will slip into a standard size frame. All sizes listed are the outside framing dimensions with the matting included. Loose prints are available. You may also order any of these prints already framed. Prints can be bought framed in a wood frame with gold antique finish.

All personalizations are created by the artist. Charla designs the lettering and then writes it into the picture with pencil. Next she applies ink to her letter design using calligraphy and technical pens. The result is a one of a kind Traditional with a personalization as a unique part of the overall illustration.

NAME PORTRAITS
Each Name Portrait is available as an unmatted 11" x 17" loose print. It is packaged in a clear envelope backed with foam core with Charla's research of the name written on the back. Each reproduction is individually signed by the artist and will fit conveniently into an 11" x 14" frame or a 16" x 20" mat and frame.

The middle name can be placed into the Name Portrait if personalization is selected. All personalizations are created by the artist. Charla designs the lettering and then writes it into the picture with pencil. Next she applies ink to her letter design using calligraphy and technical pens. The result is a one of a kind Name Portrait with a personalization as a unique part of the overall illustration.

PERSONALIZATIONS
All personalizations should be detailed in the "comments" field on the final order page. This is the last page before finalizing your order. If you have ordered several personalized prints please indicate the name of the print followed by the information required to personalize it such as your name or the name of the recipient if the portrait is to be given as a gift. If you would like guidance with this aspect of your order please call Charla at (540) 535-0515.

SHIPPING
All prints are shipped US Priority Mail unless it is impossible to do so.

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