Common Locations:
Wedding Venues
New Homes / Childhood Homes
First Date Locations
Hometown Landmarks
Travel & Vacation Memories
Custom Drawing Process
Step 01
Purchase your drawing
Fill out the form below, Submit your Photo(s) and purchase your commission.
Custom architectural illustrations are 4x6" and $330.
Step 02
approve your Rough sketch
Before starting your final drawing, I will send you a rough sketch via email so you can approve your design or correct any typos.
Sketches are emailed within 5 days of receiving your commission request form.
Step 03
cherish your memory
Depending on current workload, your drawing will be complete between 1-4 weeks after receiving your approval on the rough sketch.
I will send you a scanned copy when your drawing is complete (note that changes cannot be made at this stage) and send your original 4x6 drawing in the mail!
optional custom drawing add-ons
Frequently asked questions
The most popular location illustrations requested are wedding venues, homes, storefronts, and landmarks! I can draw any location as long as there are no privacy or copyright issues!
When submitting your location photo(s), keep in mind that the quality of your illustration depends on the quality of your photo. If the building is cut-off, obscured, far away, or blurry, I may not be able to capture the entire building in detail.
All original drawings are standard postcard size 4"x6" but can be scaled up and printed at any size from 8"x12" to 16"x24"
Absolutely! I even offer a discount to Cincinnati business owners who would like an illustration of their storefront.
If you would like free use of your illustration to print on menus or use on social media, please contact me to discuss a licensing agreement. If you would like your illustration printed on postcards, stickers, tote bags, or other items to sell to your customers, I am happy to sell these to you at a bulk discount!
If you have other illustration needs, please contact me at rachel@greenvelvetcreative.studio, I am always happy to collaborate with local businesses!
Depending on currently workload, sketches take me 3-5 days and illustrations take me 1-3 weeks from the day I receive your paid invoice and sketch approval.
If you are requesting an illustration as a gift for someone, please order at least 1 month in advance and let me know on your submission form that you need this done by a certain date. If I cannot complete your drawing in time for the event, I will return your deposit!
(Please keep in mind that I have no control over shipping times or delays and cannot provide a refund if your illustration arrives late.)
Yes! 8x12 fine art prints are $64, these are giclee prints on high quality watercolor paper, printed with archival inks.
If you are ordering prints in bulk, contact me as I may be able to discount that price!
Because these illustrations are one-of-a-kind and custom to you, I do not accept returns or refunds.
I create high-quality scans of all drawings before shipping the original to you. If your drawing is lost in the mail, I will send you a print copy in the mail free of charge.
Refunds are ONLY given in the event that I can't draw your location due to photo quality, capacity, copyright issues, or timeframe restrictions. In all other circumstances, commissions are non-refundable. Thank you for understanding!
I currently only ship orders within the United States. However, I am happy to send you a scanned version of your drawing at a discount and you can have it printed locally!