I often get enquiries for various kinds of projects, art works and gifts (gifting someone a custom piece of art? The best idea!); but more often than not my bookings are filled or my commissions closed. And sometimes I identify that my style isn’t the best fit to bring your idea to life as it should be.
So, I suggest other talented and amazing artists that would suit you best!
Below are just some of the artists who specialize in custom art especially for turning photos into art pieces or for that personalized gift for a special occasion.
And if you stumbled onto this article and want to see more of my own work, you can view my portfolio of fashion illustration, event and commission projects here.
Psst – not sure which artist or style will suit your idea the best? Get in touch and I’ll give you my seasoned artist’s advice.
Live Event Guest Illustration is a thoughtful and entertaining gift for any occasion. For more information have a look at this list for of some of the talented live artists in South Africa.
Line Art
By hand or digital, these illustrations are known for their simplicity and fluid lines
Fijn Lyne
Art, illustration, line drawings
Services
Custom digital Illustrations + Turn your photos into art
Style & medium
Digital
Location
South Africa
Instagram
@fijn_lyne
Notes
Heliza also does hand drawn logos, business stationery and patterns
Hey Tarien Line Art
Detailed Line Drawings
Services
Digital or Custom Made with frames
Style & medium
Digital
Location
South Africa
Instagram
@heytarien_lineart
Ge Teken
Drawing life
Services
Digital Illustration
Style & medium
Digital
Location
South Africa
Instagram
@ge_teken
Notes
Carli also does live wedding portrait paintings.
Details by Marais
Detailed illustrations for every occasion
Services
Digital & line drawings
Style & medium
Digital
Location
South Africa
Instagram
@details_bymarais
Pet Portraits
Unique, heartfelt and a perfect gift for those with furry friends who are part of the family.
Celine Zaaiman Fine Art
High-precision Realism
Services
Wildlife, Portrait and Equine
Style & medium
Graphite & Colour pencil.
Location
Pretoria, South Africa.
Instagram
@celinez_fineart
Notes
Celine also offer museum-grade originals & fine art prints.
Catherine Bennett-Horak
Drawings and Illustrations
Services
Pet Portraits and various commissions
Style & medium
Coloured Pencil on paper.
Location
South Africa
Instagram
@catherine_bennett_horak
Notes
Catherine also offer vouchers.
Dian Louw
Everyday Painting In Christ
Services
Pets & Portraits
Style & medium
Watercolour and other paints.
Location
South Africa.
Site
dianlouw.com
Instagram
@epicarts7
Notes
Dian also offers workshops and original art.
Canvas Paintings
The ultimate personalized keepsake of a special occassion or moment to hang on your wall.
Die Meisie En
Paintings and mixed media
Style & medium
Painting, sketching, etching and mixed media.
Location
Somerset West, South Africa
Instagram
@die_meisie_en_
Notes
Wenike also does original art, exhibits and workshops.
Karen Bareuther
The Wedding Painter SA
Services
Live wedding painter.
Style & medium
Acrylic on Canvas.
Location
Gauteng based, selected availability throughout SA.
Site
liveweddingpaint.com
Instagram
@k_bareuther
Notes
Karen has years of experience within the industry.
Danielle Jordaan Live Wedding Painting Studio
Custom Commissions
Services
Custom commissioned portraits painted from photo references.
Style & medium
Acrylic and oil paint.
Location
South Africa
Site
daniellejordaan.com
Instagram
@daniellejordaanstudio
Notes
Danielle and the artists of her studio also offer live wedding painting and live watercolour guest portraits.
Watercolour Paintings
With its versatility and quicker turnaround time, watercolour is suitable for an array of custom projects
Van Heart Art
Watercolour artist
Services
watercolour workshops & commissions
Style & medium
Watercolour paint on paper.
Location
South Africa.
Instagram
@van_heart_
Notes
Hannah paints a wide range of subjects, from architecture, portraits, pets to florals.
Rijk Geel
Professional Artist & Creative Educator
Services
Custom watercolour artworks from photos
Style & medium
Watercolour on paper.
Location
South Africa.
Site
rijkgeel.co.za
Instagram
@rijkgeel
Notes
Marijke’s painting is style has a unique expressive touch. She also does murals and painted her own wedding dress.
Shannon Ullbricht Illustration
Watercolour illustration artist
Services
Hand painted bespoke portraits.
Style & medium
Watercolour paint on paper.
Location
South Africa.
Site
shannonullbrichtillustration.com
Instagram
@shannon_ullbrichtillustration
Notes
Shannon also offer watercolour sonograms, home portraits, memory maps and favourites compilations.
Sasha B Art
Artist
Services
Watercolour, pen drawings, commissions.
Style & medium
Watercolour and pen on paper.
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Instagram
@sasha_b_art
Notes
Sasha offers faceless portraits, pet portraits and full detail watercolour art.
Lumina Studio
Meaningful and memorable illustration
Services
Watercolour art – Custom sonograms, family, pet and home portraits.
Style & medium
Watercolour paint on paper.
Location
South Africa.
Site
luminastudio.co.za
Instagram
@luminastudio
Notes
Frances also offer art prints, baby animal prints, baby milestone cards, recipe box and card box sets.
Digital
Digitally illustrated art that is easy to send, print and display on your device. All the beauty, just a little more nifty.
33 Thirty Three Studio
Digitally Illustrated portraits and prints
Style & medium
Digital sketches
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Instagram
@thirtythreestudio_
Notes
Pets to family photos, 33 can sketch them all.
Caricatures by Schink
Digital custom caricatures
Services
Personalized caricature portraits
Style & medium
Digital
Location
South Africa.
Site
schink.co.za
Instagram
@caricaturesschink
Notes
Schink also has a website with kids stories to listen to and unlock characters drawn by him.
Other
For projects and orders that requires the untypical
Studio Pen
Multidisciplinary Studio
Services
Live painting, table scape art, artful hand fans, painted parasols, content creation and wedding stationery.
Style & medium
Peni is skilled at various mediums, adapting to your project and creative vision.
Location
Cape Town, South Africa.
Site
studiopen.art
Instagram
@studio__pen
Notes
“Telling brand stories through illustration, social storytelling and thoughtful design. From brand collaborations to bespoke event stationery, I craft visual worlds that bring brand stories to life.”
