Miniature Portrait Artist
Heirloom Mini Portraits
Tiny Treasures Filled With Heart!
I’m so excited to introduce my brand-new Heirloom Mini Portraits — delicate (approx) 7×7 cm coloured pencil artworkscreated exclusively for babies and young children. These little portraits are designed to capture the sweetness, innocence and personality of childhood in a timeless, hand-drawn keepsake.
Each miniature artwork is crafted with care, intention and fine detail, making it a meaningful addition to any nursery, gallery wall or family collection. Though small in size, these portraits carry the warmth and sentiment of a treasured heirloom — something to be held onto, gifted, and passed down.
The Perfect Gift – Original Art from a Photo
Heirloom Mini Portraits make beautiful newborn or first-birthday gifts, and they’re a heartfelt choice for parents, grandparents and loved ones wanting something personal and handcrafted.
Alongside these children’s minis, I’m still offering my popular Mini Pet Portraits, which make equally thoughtful gifts and keepsakes.
Please keep this in mind when booking:
I work on a 15x15cm square piece of watercolour paper. The subject will be about 6-7 cm high and wide (depending on the subject’s dimensions, obviously.) Be sure to check the listed paper size and portrait dimensions carefully before confirming your order. It’s important to have the right expectations, especially if you’re hoping for something larger. The Miniature Portraits are available in both coloured pencil or graphite pencil options. Multiportrait options available – Diptych, Triptych and Quartet can be multiple mini artworks of the same subject or different subjects – your choice!
If you’re unsure whether a miniature is the right fit, I’m happy to chat and guide you!
A good quality photograph is required to achieve a good likeness. I try to capture all the special details that make the subject unique, as well as their sweet personalities.

Realistic coloured pencil portraits on a small scale! Highly detailed and adorably cute!
Miniature Coloured Pencil Portraits

Coloured Pencil (and Graphite Pencil) Miniature Portraits are sketched on 100% cotton watercolour paper and sold unframed.
These portraits are highly detailed and realistic. As with the larger scaled portraits, I only use the highest-quality drawing surfaces from France, the UK and Italy and the finest-quality German, American and Swiss-made coloured and graphite pencils. If cared for properly, your artwork will withstand the test of time.
Framing can be arranged at an additional fee. Artworks are professionally framed, behind glass for the best finish and to prolong the longevity of the artworks even further.
The Client has the option to choose between standard portrait glass or investing in Artglass (Gallery Standard) glass for incredible clarity (no reflections) and UV protection.

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+27 (0)83 235 6818
info@celiavanniekerk.com
Address
Nigel, East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa
