Lord, I lay my talent in Your Hands. Use them to do Your will.


This is a great time to celebrate the important people in your life with a unique, handcrafted, personalized pencil portrait gift! At In His image, I believe that God places indisputable beauty into everyone. "Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical." -Sophia Loren. God created who you are individually. When God created Man, He created them in His Image and His Likeness.  "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." Luke 12:7. So, please let me capture that undeniable beauty with a hand drawn expression of who you are!

Hello, my name is Dana Benz. Thank you for visiting my website today. I create pencil portrait gifts based on photographs my clients send me.

Because you order the portrait to be drawn from a photo, you won't need to ask your portrait subject to sit still for a long time for me to draw them in an art studio. So there's no need to worry about fidgety toddlers or hyperactive puppies!

All my pencil portraits are custom made only for you. They are hand drawn. A custom pencil portrait drawn from a photo is personalized and unique.

If you would like for me to look at your photos to see if the particular photograph you chose would be a good candidate for a portrait, I am very happy to give advice with no obligation for you to order. No pressure, I promise.

I also do portraits of adults. I can create either memorial portraits or executive ones. Memorial portraits of someone who has died are often requested as a way to honor a loved one who has passed away. Having a portrait to display is often a help in healing. I am thankful to God for the talent He has given me, and I'm grateful to be of service. I also can draw your child[ren], favorite car, celebrity and your beloved dogs or cats!

I would love to draw a pencil portrait for you based on a photograph you already have. My pencil portrait gifts are one-of-a-kind and suitable for Valentine's Day , Mother's Day , Father's Day, and of course, Christmas. Don't forget pencil portrait drawings are wonderful special occasion gift ideas for a birthday, an anniversary, or a wedding.

There are some requirements for portrait drawing:
-Clear photograph, not blurry/ poor quality
-Large in size
-Preferably close- up, head and neck
-Well lit, not dark or too bright

All portraits are reasonably priced, and do not take long to create. Prices starting from $40 and up.
(Prices subject to change depending on demand, size, quality of materials and work.)

Thank you for your support and time. Enjoy His creations!