The Perfect Paper Anniversary Gift: A Romantic Couple Portrait

ArtCorgi Commission by Elisa Moriconi Before and After

Elisa Moriconi’s cute comic portrait style is quickly becoming a popular romantic gift choice on ArtCorgi. Andrew commissioned this piece as a rather clever way to work the traditional gift— paper— into his first anniversary gift for his wife. We love the unique approach he took with the tradition! Backstory Behind the Piece: Q&A with […]

A Batman Inspired Couple Portrait

ArtCorgi Commission by Silvadoray Before and After

This portrait Tyler commissioned as a gift to his girlfriend makes us wish Silvadoray’s custom black and white illustration style would get more orders! Color and high detail can be fun, but this black and white piece sure packs a punch. Well played on the gift front, Tyler! Backstory Behind the Piece: Q&A with Tyler […]

Friends Drawn as Their Game Characters

ArtCorgi Tabletop Game Commision Before and After by Clay Graham

While the good ol’ fashioned group portrait has its place in the world, we love it when people portray their friends and family creatively. For example, consider this commission Suzanne ordered from Clay Graham in which she and her friends are illustrated as the characters they play on tabletop game nights. Is this not more […]

Fun Portrait of a Man and His Sidekick Cat

ArtCorgi Commission for Jake by Mourphine

Isn’t this portrait the best? Jake commissioned from Mourphine (in her Simple Cartoon style) for his friend Justin and we understand it went over quite well! Backstory Behind the Piece: Q&A with Jake ArtCorgi (AC): What inspired you to commission this art? Jake (J): I always thought it would be a super cool idea as […]

An Illustrated Going Away Present

ArtCorgi Commission by Fleur Sciortino Before and After via ArtCorgi

When a good friend leaves town for school or a new job, our typical response— if we are really on our game, is to get them a nice card. Ciaran left us in the good friendship dust, however, by creating card that features an original, illustrated scene! Fleur Sciortino created the art. You can learn […]

A Second Year Wedding Anniversary Portrait

Second Anniversary Couple Portrait by Mourphine via ArtCorgi

We are always thrilled when we have the opportunity to share a new couple portrait with you, and the rough simplicity of this style (a trademark of Mourphine’s Simple Character illustration style) adds an extra kick of genuine love and earnestness to the piece that we just adore. You can learn more about the couple […]

The Perks of an Illustrated Professional Portrait

Stephen Before and After by Crespella via ArtCorgi

Crespella’s sketch portrait style has become quite popular amongst those looking for illustrated alternatives to their default professional portraits, be they for LinkedIn profiles, author portraits, or company websites. Stephen recently commissioned this portrait of himself in the style and we think it came out quite nicely. Below he shares some interesting insights on what […]

The Perfect Birthday Gift for A Beatles Fan

The Birthday Commission by Bloodyman88 via ArtCorgi

Sometimes people commission art gifts on ArtCorgi that make us realize we SERIOUSLY up our birthday gifting game. The commission above, which Igor ordered from Bloodyman88 as a birthday gift for his father, serves as an excellent case in point. Can you imagine getting a portrait of your younger self, your son, and your dog […]

A Fabulous Business Owner Gets Drawn Sporting Her Product

ArtCorgi Commission by Elisa Moriconi

ArtCorgi artists often receive requests that special snacks, accessories, and clothing to be worked into the portraits portraits they draw. We love these requests, as each little addition reveals fun details about the individual being drawn. In requesting a special addition to this portrait by Elisa Moriconi, Bethany, the subject, revealed herself to be an […]

A Wild Portrait of a Musical Duo

Lamaus Musical Duo Portrait Before and After by Denitsa Trandeva via ArtCorgi

It is just about as rare for us to hear from agents as it is to receive reference images in the form of MS Paint doodles, but both things happened with this commission order for the musical duo Lamaus. Denitsa Trandeva was commissioned to create this illustration in her signature Character Illustration style. We love […]