I thought I'd bump the thread with a few new pictures I have done in the last weeks.

https://i.imgur.com/ft8RZNF.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/RTT39lL.jpg

Your charcoal drawing is absolutely marvelous, my compliment! I started to draw portraits too meanwhile, though I am only working with pencil. Drawing so lifelike with charcoal as you do is truely remarkable.
May I ask what you charge for such a portrait with charcoal and how you sell them?

Thank you for your positive feedback, I appreciate it. 

I am still working on getting an english version of my website online, it is not as trivial as initially thought since the software in use doesn't natively support multi-language sites.

I am still in a very early stage, as of now I have just created three drawings on request, all others have been done for friends and family. I hope to have soon enough drawing to organize a little exposition from it as originals still always look better than any digital photo.

Personally I believe the price for a digital-only version are justified. After all the work and material needed is the same for a digital version, only shipping is not needed then and reduces the cost.

Normally I deliver without picture frame, since everybody has another idea about how it should look and it also depends on where you place the picture in your house. Though a simple, regular picture frame would cost ~$20 if you require the picture to be framed.

Happy 10th anniversary to bitcointalk.org!
Here is my 3rd entry for the contest. Hope you like it 

https://i.imgur.com/RHvUoQS.png


My BTC: 1QHzQBCe5t7vgW3492bUNWKsjNGkEjSJ9z

Happy 10th anniversary to bitcointalk.org!

Here is my 2nd entry for the contest.
I drew it with color pencils on paper (24x32 cm). Hope you like it  

https://i.imgur.com/8RxeOIZ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cboubbs.jpg

My BTC: 1QHzQBCe5t7vgW3492bUNWKsjNGkEjSJ9z

If you like my drawing above please check also my thread:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5193784.0

Thank you all for your compliments, I am happy to hear you like my drawings 
Your pet portraits are very exciting, never seen something like this before. Unfortunately my photoshop skills definitely wouldn't allow me to try this.

My own website isn't yet translated to english, but I am working on making an english version available and will post here once it is ready.

Thank you for the link to the contest, I have just submitted my drawing:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5193860.msg52919232#msg52919232

Happy 10th anniversary to bitcointalk.org!
I drew it with pencil on paper (A4). Hope you like it 

https://i.imgur.com/LxfJyIs.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DgHfwGP.jpg

My BTC: 1QHzQBCe5t7vgW3492bUNWKsjNGkEjSJ9z

If you like my drawing above please check also my thread:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5193784.0

Here is it with a bit lighter color. Hope you (and others) like it 

https://i.imgur.com/vx8DMJE.png

Thank you for your feedback 

https://i.imgur.com/EQK7JsN.png
https://i.imgur.com/bZlFZgd.png

which one do you like better?

Here is my first take:

https://i.imgur.com/lhK4LKs.png

Hope anybody likes it 

Thank you a lot for your feedback and your suggestions.

Yes, price is for original drawing shipped to you.

I have added prices for a digital-only version in the OP, I like your idea.

I have also added black/white pencil drawings at a lower price.

I am a professional typographer and I am drawing with color pencils since I have been a little child. In the last five years I have created color pencil drawings for some of my best friends beloved pets.

My speciality are pet portraits or animal portraits in general. But I am also constantly working on my skills on personal portraits (monochrome pencil drawings), if you are interested in a portrait drawing from a person I'll be happy to work something out with you, please PM me for details.

My drawings are all done with Polychromos Artist Pencils to get the best possible results. Drawing an animal realistically is one thing but I always also try to capture the character and nature of your pet in the drawing.

Since I really love to draw, I would like to try to make my living from it and am therefor offering my service to a wider audience. As a long time bitcoin enthusiast I would like to offer my drawings here, naturally I'd like to get paid in crypto at current market rate at the time of placing an order (preferrably BTC, LTC or DOGE).

Drawing w/ color pencils:

Size M = (15x15 cm) / drawing space = 10x10 cm    ~180$
time to delivery up to 2 weeks
Digital - for downloading: ~150$

Size L = A4 (21x29.7 cm) / drawing space = 16x24.7 cm    ~250$
time to delivery up to 4 weeks
Digital - for downloading: ~220$

Drawing w/ black pencil (black/white) :

Size M = (15x15 cm) / drawing space = 10x10 cm    ~150$
time to delivery up to 2 weeks
Digital - for downloading: ~120$

Size L = A4 (21x29.7 cm) / drawing space = 16x24.7 cm    ~220$
time to delivery up to 4 weeks
Digital - for downloading: ~190$

Digital Version: I will keep the original drawing for a minimum of 3yrs. They can be requested at any time but you will have to pay the actual shipping cost. If not requested within 3yrs I reserve the right to sell the original on my behalf, though you still keep the full rights on the digital version delivered to you.
Tracked shipping worldwide from Germany is included.

You will not have to pay upfront if you are a member with reasonable positive trust rating, I will mail you high quality pictures of my work (possibly also from state of work while in progress if desired) for you to check and judge if you are happy with the resulting drawing.

For new members or members with negative trust rating I have to insist on some deposit upfront to a well known escrow like Ognasty. Sorry, but I don't want to work for free completely.

A high quality photo is required to create a photo realistic drawing that you will like, please make sure to follow the below points when taking pictures of your beloved ones (be it man or mice  ):
- take photos on eye height
- photos should be neither underexposed or overexposed
- photos should show the hair direction in the pets fur very clearly
- shoot photos with highest possible resolution for good visibility of details
- never use a flash
- photos should be made from a close distance

Generally, the better the pictures, the better the resulting drawing  

I reserve the right to reject pictures with bad quality or request better ones, though this will be discussed before you place an order.

To get some feedback, demonstrate my skills and make my service known I'll offer a free drawing to the first Legendary member requesting one in exchange for a honest review here in my thread.

Please see the following post for a few examples of my work.

If you have any questions please feel free to post below or PM me.