Custom House Portraits - Where Memories Become Art

Looking for a meaningful, one-of-a-kind gift? Custom House Portraits are heartfelt keepsakes that celebrate the places we call home. Whether you're searching for the perfect house-warming gift, commemorating a family home before downsizing, or surprising a loved one with a personal treasure, a hand-painted house illustration is a charming way to capture memories that last.

Working from your photographs, I create custom watercolour house portraits that blend architectural accuracy with a dash of imagination. Each piece is lovingly hand-painted - unique, personal, and infused with the stories held within those walls.

Why Choose a House Portrait?

Houses are more than structures. They hold milestones, laughter, and everyday magic. A house portrait keepsake allows you to carry those memories forward, even when life leads you to a brand-new place. These illustrations are often commissioned to celebrate a meaningful transition:
• by friends or family to honor a loved one who is downsizing or saying goodbye to a longtime home
• by thoughtful real estate agents hoping to offer a warm and personal welcome to new homeowners
• by anyone who simply wants to preserve the spirit of a cherished place in a beautiful piece of art

No matter the occasion, a custom home illustration is a meaningful, highly personal gift that will be cherished for years.

House Portraits in Toronto and Beyond

While many of my paintings feature Toronto house portraits, I also create custom illustrations for clients across Canada and the United States. From charming Toronto semis with their iconic red brick to the stately homes of the Northeast US, I enjoy capturing the unique quirks of local architecture.

If I can’t visit the location in person, no problem! Simply send a few photographs, and together we’ll select the perfect reference image. Then the real magic begins as I paint your home in all its watercolour glory.

A Touch of Reality… and a Sprinkle of Imagination

Every portrait blends accuracy with artistic whimsy. Want to remove unsightly pipes? Prefer lusher gardens? Dreaming of a different season in the scene? Just say the word. I can omit or enhance features, adjust landscaping, or shift the mood to reflect your ideal vision.

Your home holds memories. Let’s turn them into art.

Ready to bring a cherished home to life on paper? I’d love to chat!
Reach out anytime at info@illustratedbyanya.com with your questions or to book a consultation.
It would be my honour to create a custom House Portrait for you or someone you hold dear.