M Johnson Illustration
Custom Dance Illustration
Custom Dance Illustration
Custom illustrated portraits inspired by your real dance moments — created from your favorite performance photos and designed to become timeless keepsakes.
From Your Photo → To Your Illustration
Whether it’s a ballroom performance, showcase, competition moment, rehearsal image, or favorite partnership photo, each piece is illustrated in my signature artistic style with movement, emotion, and storytelling in mind.
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How It Works
1. Send Your Photo
Upload your favorite dance or performance image during booking and any additional destail.
2. I Will Illustrate Your Moment
Each piece is hand illustrated in my signature style with movement and emotion in mind. I will contact you prior to final draft for approval and/or any edits requested.
3. Keep It Forever
Receive your finished artwork digitally and a complimentary print shipped to you (shipping included!).
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Event Booking Details
Payment reserves your commission spot in the order received. Orders will be fulfilled in order.
Limited event availability.
Created for the Moments That Matter Most
Dance passes quickly.
The rehearsals, costumes, performances, partnerships, and emotions become memories faster than we expect. These illustrations are designed to preserve a piece of that story in an artistic and timeless way.
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Pricing
Solo Portrait — $195
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- One dancer
- Custom illustrated portrait
- High-resolution digital artwork PLUS One complimentary 8x10 or 11x14 fine art print
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Duo Portrait — $295
Includes:
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- Two dancers
- Connected composition
- High-resolution digital artwork PLUS One complimentary 8x10 or 11x14 fine art print
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Background Detail Included in Base Price:
Soft Artistic Background. Examples: floor suggestion, soft stage wash, light depth, subtle movement/color atmosphere
Detailed Venue / Scene Recreation +$125
Examples: Recognizable ballroom venue, architectural detail, audience/tables/chandeliers, dramatic lighting recreation, highly developed environment
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Payment Policy
Due to the custom nature of commissioned artwork, payment is collected in full at the time of booking.
All sales are final once illustration work has begun.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What photos work best?
Clear performance or rehearsal photos with visible movement and lighting work best.
Is this a realistic portrait?
These are artistic interpretations created in my signature illustration style to be as realistic as possible.
How long does artwork take?
Typical turnaround is 2–4 weeks depending on current commission volume.
Can I add more than two dancers?
Yes. Contact me for custom group pricing.
Do you offer prints?
Yes. Fine art print upgrades are available for all commissioned artwork, but one print is always complimentary!
Will I approve the art before final is printed/sent?
Absolutely! Prior to your artwork being finalized, I will reach out via email for your final approval and if there are any edits wanted.