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Perfecting the Art of Conversuasion

Beauty, Captured on Paper.

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There are few things in life that blow me away. And friends, I am blown away.

It all started a couple of weeks ago, when a friend mentioned that she had decided to follow her dreams and open an art studio – Karly Marie Custom Portraits. Always one to promote happiness, I was proud of her decision and wished her good luck.

“Let me create a custom portrait for you,” Karly said.

Sure, I thought. Why not? But life is busy, and to tell the truth, as much as I wanted to help out, I didn’t make it a priority. So I sent her the following Instagram picture, asking, “Can you work with this?”

You see, I love this picture. It was taken while both boys were sick – and yet, still managed to get into all sorts of mischief. I often smile when I think back to that day, as they wiped their noses on each other’s arms and giggled with gross delight. (Boys, right??)

Of course, as soon as I sent the screenshot, I promptly forgot about it. I knew it was in good hands, but really – what would come of an electronic photo? I knew nothing of what Karly could do or what the finished product would look like.

And then, I received a message that the portrait was complete. And as I gazed at the charcoal drawing of my two boys, I promptly burst into tears. Nothing could have prepared me for the beauty that Karly captured on paper.

I am blown away by Karly’s talent – and her gift for making subjects come alive. The sweet shyness in Ryder’s eyes. The mischief in Reid’s smile. And together, two brothers bonded together in a loving embrace. It is a portrait I will always treasure; one that will remind me of a cold winter afternoon with my two boys.

Friends, this is probably the most special gift you can give a loved one. Karly creates hand-drawn, custom portraits that make the perfect present for anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, weddings, or bridal showers. These artistic impressions can preserve the memories of a newborn child, beloved pets, special occasions, or even a cottage, home or vacation destination.

(Check out her Portrait Gallery here.)

Her rates are incredibly reasonable and for Listen to Lena friends and family, she is pleased to offer 15% off. (E-mail me for the coupon code: lena (at) listentolena (dot) com.) I encourage you to think about Mother’s Day, upcoming celebrations or other special occasions where you can give a truly unique, beautiful gift that will be treasured always. I am 100% convinced of Karly’s talent and am in love with the custom portrait.

Tell me, do you have a photograph you’d love to turn into a portrait? Be sure to contact Karly today! 

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  1. francine

    wow that is amazing… my old cell phone had an option to take photos that look like they are drawn in pencil.

    this looks much better than what my phone did

  8. Flora M

    She captured those expressions perfectly !! What an amazing portrait :) Going to keep her in mind for doing an anniversary gift for my daughter and son-in-law ;)

  10. Victoria Ess

    This is so good!! I would LOVE to get this done for a photo of my partner and I. I always wanted to get one done by a street artist but never had the patience to stand there!

    • Lena

      That’s what I love about Karly – choose your favourite photo and she will immortalize it for you! Be sure to grab a 15% off coupon code from me!

  12. Lynda Cook

    wow!! that is awesome she has done a wonderful job, she has captured every detail, what a talented girl!

  14. Darlene Schuller

    Such such talent! We had a drawing done of my Grandma for my Mom, I’m always so deeply impressed with this kind of artistic talent! beautiful job!

  15. jaimeem

    Wow, she is truly talented! I can only dream of becoming as great as her with sketching, beautifully done!

  17. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    beautiful, I love drawing but never could do something like that, she totally captured their expressions.