custom house portraits
A home is more than just a property — it’s a milestone in someone’s life. These hand-drawn house portraits by artist Karen Fike are designed to honor that milestone with something timeless, elegant, and deeply personal. Each portrait is created in black-and-white pen and ink on archival paper, sized 5x7, matted to 8x10 in a modern frame, and then signed and dated for authenticity. Whenever possible, the house number is incorporated into the design, giving each piece a subtle but meaningful personal touch.
Each portrait is hand-drawn by artist Karen Fike in classic black-and-white pen and ink on archival paper, finished as a 5x7 artwork matted to 8x10 in a modern frame, then signed and dated for authenticity.
Created from a photo you provide of your client’s home — whether it’s the property they’ve just purchased or the one they’re leaving behind — every portrait is tailored with thoughtful details.
For realtors, this isn’t just a closing gift — it’s a one-of-a-kind keepsake that transforms a transaction into a memory. Unlike a bottle of wine or a gift basket, a custom portrait is heirloom-quality, deeply personal, and impossible to forget. It’s the kind of gift that strengthens relationships, inspires referrals, and positions you as the agent who goes above and beyond.
A framed, signed, and dated custom portrait created from a photo of your client’s home — whether it’s the house they are purchasing or the one they are leaving behind. The artwork highlights the unique character of the property and becomes an heirloom-quality keepsake.
After purchase, you will immediately be emailed instructions on how to email the property photos for the custom portrait.
Hand-drawn in black-and-white pen and ink on archival paper
5x7 artwork, matted to 8x10 in a modern frame
Signed and dated by the artist
House number incorporated whenever possible
Three to four week lead time appreciated (not including shipping/delivery)
Add $7.50 for shipping outside of Evanston, IL.
Elevate your client’s experience.
For realtors who want an effortless, turnkey option, the Luxury Closing Gift Box is presentation-ready—no wrapping, no boxing, no extra steps required. It includes the framed custom house portrait, jewelry-grade key ring, and a Jonathan Adler surprise offering.
Includes the Framed Custom House Portrait
An artist-designed key ring
Presented in a hand-painted keepsake box, fully presentation-ready
Three to four-week lead time appreciated (not including shipping/delivery)*
For shipping outside of Evanston: + $25
After purchase, you will immediately be emailed instructions on how to email the property photos for the custom portrait.
Lead Times
Each portrait is custom-created by hand. A three- to four-week lead time is appreciated whenever possible to allow for artwork creation and framing. I will do my best to accommodate every request in a timely fashion…This does not include shipping or delivery transit time.