Welcome to portraits in pen-and-ink and oil by Jonathan Machen. I am available for portrait commissions. Here you can find some unusual portrait ideas, examples of portraits, examples of pet portraits, person drawings, hand-drawn or hand-drawn portraits, ideas for gift drawings, drawings of the past, drawings of memories, drawings of friends, drawings  of children, drawings that are based on photographs.

what qualifies as a portrait?

Look at some of the examples I’ve put on this page. What could I draw for you, that will end up as a finished drawing that will bring out the essence of a person, place or thing? What can I draw for you, that will depict someone or something that has meaning for you personally –  be it your pet, your house,  your vehicle, landscape or geographical area? It could be your best friend, your Mom, a flower – or even a rock!

More examples of recent portraits can be found here

A more extensive archive of my drawings of people can be found here.

For you, I could also draw a concept, – a technical illustration – a depiction of an idea – anything is fair game, as long as it is not offensive or derogatory.

Current pricing:  Pencil or Pen-and-ink, 12″ or less on one side, $200. Painting, $400.  Between 12″-20″ one side, pencil or pen-and-ink, $400. Painting, $800  Between 20″-30″ one side, pencil or pen-and-ink, $600. Painting, $950

I am also able to custom frame any piece you commission, prices start at $150 for the smallest size. Final pricing does not including shipping.

Call me or email me at jonathan@jonathanmachen.com or 303-818-9532