Ballpoint Pen on Wood, Graphite & Poem, or Comic Markers & Textile: Which Portrait to Choose?

When looking to order a hand-drawn custom portrait, the first question that comes to mind is often: “Which style and material truly fit my story?”

In my studio, I don’t offer an infinite catalog of digital filters or automated options. I work with three distinct handcrafted techniques — ballpoint pen, graphite pencil, and alcohol markers — combined with noble, eco-friendly materials (FSC-certified wood, framed canvas, organic textile).

This is what I call the Trio of Possibilities.

Each pack carries its own personality, energy, and physical presence. To help you select the one that speaks to your project, here is a detailed and transparent comparison of my three offers.

1. The Originality Pack: The Power of Ballpoint Pen on FSC Wood

“The gift that doesn’t try to please everyone, but leaves a lasting impression.”

• The Artistic Technique: The drawing is made entirely by hand using a black BIC ballpoint pen. The ballpoint pen is an ordinary tool repurposed: there is no room for error (impossible to erase), demanding absolute concentration and creating a vivid, organic, energetic stroke.
• The Physical Medium: The high-resolution digitized portrait is printed directly onto an FSC-certified raw wood panel (20×30 cm / 8×12″ format, 10 mm / 0.4″ thick).
• How It Feels in Your Home: A heavy, warm art piece with real character, where the ink lines merge with the wood grain and knots[cite: 1]. It stands naturally on a shelf or hangs on a wall without needing a frame[cite: 1].
• Ideal For: Those who love unconventional style, strong faces, raw texture, and decorative objects with a true physical presence and the natural scent of raw materials.

👉 Discover the Originality Pack (or read the Ballpoint Pen Manifesto to understand this technique).

2. The Love Pack: The Softness of Graphite and the Poetry of Words

“For those who cherish tender, quiet gestures that endure.”

Ideal For: Celebrating a romantic bond, a deep family connection, a cherished friendship, or honoring the memory of a loved one with dignity and tenderness

The Artistic Technique: A nuanced portrait sculpted with graphite pencil and charcoal in the silence of the studio, paired with a custom poem written to give voice to your story.

The Physical Medium: An emotional duo consisting of the portrait printed on an A4 FSC wood framed canvas (20×30 cm) and the poem printed on a separate print (13×18 cm format).

How It Feels in Your Home: A delicate, understated, and intimate artwork. Graphite whispers where the pen speaks boldly. The play of light and shade creates a gentle relief that catches the truth of a gaze.

👉 Discover the Love Pack

3. The Incarnation Pack: The Boldness of Comic Markers & Textile Art

“For those who want to embody their dream and wear their passion.”

• The Artistic Technique: Clear lines and vibrant, saturated colors created with alcohol markers, borrowing the narrative style and energy of comic book art.
• The Physical Medium (The Duo): A double creation featuring:
  1. Your portrait printed on a high-quality A4 print framed in FSC wood.
  2. An original custom illustration depicting your passion, trade, or “dream vision” printed on an eco-friendly textile (organic cotton T-shirt or Tote-bag).
• How It Feels in Your Home (and on You): A pop, modern, and vibrant presence. Your dream displays under glass on your wall, while your passion accompanies you every day on an ethical garment or accessory.
• Ideal For: Giving an energetic “signature” gift, marking a career transition, celebrating a deep passion, or boldly embodying a life project.

👉 Discover the Incarnation Pack

Comparison Table of the 3 Packs

Feature	Originality Pack	Love Pack	Incarnation Pack
Technique	Black BIC ballpoint pen	Graphite pencil & Charcoal	Comic-style alcohol markers
Portrait Medium	FSC-certified raw wood panel	Framed canvas in FSC wood	Framed print in FSC wood
Second Element	(Standalone artwork)	Custom poem print (13×18 cm)	Organic textile (T-shirt/Tote-bag)
Vibe	Raw, unconventional, warm	Soft, poetic, intimate	Pop, vibrant, bold

Summary: How to Choose?

• If you want a raw, unconventional, textured artwork: Choose ballpoint pen on FSC wood (Originality Pack).
• If you are looking for softness, poetry, and sweet words: Choose graphite on framed canvas with a poem (Love Pack).
• If you want color, comic-style art, and want to wear your passion: Go with the marker framed print & organic textile duo (Incarnation Pack).

Every piece is drawn 100% by hand in my studio, without graphics tablets or artificial intelligence, preserving the truth of human touch and dedicated time.

👉 Create your custom portrait and let’s discuss your project together.