Custom portraits · Vancouver, BC
Turn your favourite photos into timeless art
Hand-made oil paintings, charcoal and color pastel portraits of the people, pets and places you love — by Liang, a portrait artist with over 20 years of experience.
Three Mediums
Choose the medium that fits your photo
Oil Paintings
Rich, vibrant color on stretched canvas — ready to hang without framing.
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Charcoal Drawings
Classic black-and-white sketches — perfect for old photos and dark-haired pets.
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Color Pastel
Soft, luminous color — a great choice for warm, expressive subjects.
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Meet the Artist
Liang of Vancouver Portrait
Meet Liang, the talented artist behind Vancouver Portrait (formerly known as HB Portrait), a company based in Vancouver that specializes in recreating artwork from photos. With over 20 years of experience in the portrait art industry, Liang has honed her skills in creating stunning oil paintings, charcoal drawings and color pastel drawings.
Browse the gallery to see her work and read testimonials from her satisfied customers. Once you have an idea of what you want, review the pricing guide and send Liang an email with your reference photo — she will respond promptly with a personalized quote.
How ordering worksRead more testimonials →“Everyone agrees that it feels as if Hannah has returned home ever since the painting was put up.”
— Tami, client
Have a photo in mind?
Email it to Liang and get a personalized quote for size and medium — usually within a day.
Email liangshao5611@gmail.com