the Marilyn original is here and so are prints!

Hand-drawn in coloured pencil. Every pixel. Every square. Entirely by hand.

Marilyn In Grey- Original

She took months. She took approximately one million coloured pencils! And she's one of a kind.

Marilyn in Grey is a large scale hand-drawn pixel portrait of the most iconic face in history- created entirely in coloured pencil. Up close it looks like a screen. Step back and there she is.

67.5cm x 50cm. One of a kind. Never to be repeated.

Payment plans available — own her for as little as £250/month over four months, or £334/month over three. Free worldwide shipping.

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Can't stretch to the original? She comes in print form too.

The most affordable way to bring Marilyn home- museum quality giclée print on archival paper, built to last a lifetime on your wall.

8 x 10 inches. Same hand-drawn pixel detail.

Payment plans available on prints too- free worldwide shipping

A woman with light hair and a nose piercing, wearing a black t-shirt, sits at a desk with a pixel art painting of a character from Minecraft on an easel. She is looking at the camera and smiling.

Hi, I’m Kirsty

I capture nostalgia in low resolution, translating familiar faces into modern, geometric portraits drawn entirely by hand.

Created for those who value authenticity and craft, each portrait transforms your recognition into connection.

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Originals

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Each original begins as a grid, a map of measured squares drawn by hand, coloured one at a time. Within that structure, familiar faces emerge: icons of culture reconstructed through patience, precision, and emotion. My work embraces nostalgia in geometric form, where memory and design meet in unison.

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Five gold stars, a thank you message to Kirsty about a safe delivery, mentioning a special frame and mount, signed by Phil.

Five gold stars at the top, followed by a thank you message to Kirsty for her drawing of Twiggy, praising her work, with the name Mariska at the bottom.

Five gold stars and a five-star review for a collectible Elvis movie memorabilia piece, signed by Alanya.

My commissioned portraits are an extension of my signature process; hand-drawn, pixelated interpretations of the cultural icons who shaped our shared nostalgia. Each piece is built square by square using coloured pencil, transforming familiar faces into geometric, modern works of art that feel both precise and deeply human. Every commission is personal, a collaboration that celebrates the stories, music, and films that connect us.

Pixelated black and white portrait of a person's face in a white frame hanging on a white wall.

commissions

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1. Enquiry
Get in touch via the contact form below with details of who you’d like me to draw, along with any reference images you have. I’ll confirm availability, size options, pricing, and an estimated timeframe.

2. Booking
A 50% deposit secures your commission and place in my schedule. Once the deposit is received, your drawing is booked in.

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3. Drawing
I work on each piece individually and will keep you updated as it progresses. Larger drawings typically take 6–8 weeks once started.

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4. Completion & Delivery
When the drawing is finished, I’ll share a final image for approval. The remaining balance is then paid, and the artwork is carefully packaged and shipped.

Let's create something iconic

Frequently Asked Questions

Every commission is unique, but these are the questions I’m asked most often. I hope they help make the process clear and easy.

Each commission is worked on individually, so timings depend on the size and complexity of the piece. As a guide, larger drawings typically take around 6–8 weeks once started. I’ll always confirm an estimated timeframe with you before beginning, and keep you updated along the way.
Yes, you’re welcome to choose the subject. Because of the pixelated nature of this work, recognisable faces tend to work best, as strong features and familiar likenesses translate more clearly at this scale. I’m always happy to advise if you’re unsure whether a particular subject will suit the style.
A 50% deposit is required to secure your commission and begin work. The remaining 50% is due on completion, once you’ve seen the finished piece and before it’s released or shipped.
I ship worldwide, from the UK and take great care to package each piece securely for its journey. Shipping costs and estimated delivery times depend on your location and will be confirmed before your artwork is sent. International orders may be subject to customs charges, which are set by the destination country.
To protect the artwork during shipping, all pieces are sent unframed. This also gives you the freedom to choose a frame that suits your space. Most professional framers are very familiar with working from unframed originals and can advise on the best options.