CHRISTMAS COMMISSIONS ARE OPEN
A portrait of a place that means everything
The family home. A first apartment. Summer cabin. The building where a story began.
This Christmas, give someone a personalised architectural portrait of a place filled with memories.
Each commission is individually drawn by me, an architect and artist based in Iceland.
Just 10 Christmas commission spaces are available in this first release.
Choose a digital artwork to print locally or an original hand-drawn piece delivered to your door.
Drawn by hand in Iceland. Collected worldwide.
How it works: Choose your artwork → Send me your photographs → I create your personalised portrait → Receive your finished artwork
Two Ways to Commission
To protect the time and care each artwork deserves, commissions are released in limited batches
1. Original Hand-Drawn Commission
From $250
Options: A6, A5 or A4, with black & white or colour choices. Signed original artwork shipped to the customer. Limited Christmas delivery availability
International Order by 13th November / Iceland Order by 4th December
2. Digital Architectural Commission
From $400
Options: black & white ($400) or colour ($550). Delivered as a high-resolution digital file suitable for A4 or A3 printing.
Delivered by email Order by 11th December
Commissions are released in limited batches to protect the time and care each artwork deserves. Once a batch sells out, commissions will reopen in the next release.
How the Commission Process Works
Purchase via the shop | Select your preferred commission type and size, and complete checkout
Submit your reference photos | After purchase, send reference images and details to me
Creation | Each piece is created using my architectural training and years of experience in hand drawing and observation
Delivery
Digital commissions are delivered via email
Physical commissions are carefully packaged and shipped
Payment is required in full before work begins
Christmas orders and delivery
I am accepting a limited number of Christmas commissions to allow time to create each artwork with care. Digital commissions are delivered by email as high-resolution artwork suitable for printing locally. Original hand-drawn commissions are carefully packaged and shipped with tracking. International delivery times vary, so Christmas arrival cannot be guaranteed. Commission spaces are allocated when payment is completed. Once the first 10 spaces have sold, I may open additional availability depending on my schedule. If you're ordering for a particular date, please contact me before purchasing.
Important Notes
All commissions are drawn by hand and are intentionally not photo-realistic
These commissions are intended as artistic interpretations rather than exact technical drawings
Because each piece is custom-made, commissions are non-refundable once work has begun
Why I Offer Architectural Commissions
As an architect, I’ve always believed that buildings hold stories - the house where children grew up, the apartment where a couple started their life together, the summer cabin that’s been in a family for generations.
Hand drawing allows me to slow down, observe, and capture those stories in a way that feels personal, thoughtful, and timeless.
Every commission is created with care, architectural accuracy, and deep respect for the place it represents.
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Yes - clear reference photos are essential.
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Because I create original hand-drawn artwork, revisions are limited. I send a sneak peak once the drawing is started so you can see how it’s going.
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Because each piece is hand-drawn and custom-made, changes after completion are not possible. If needed, all key details are confirmed before work begins to ensure clarity and alignment.
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I offer both.
Ready to Order?
Choose the commission type that suits you best and place your order directly through the shop.
Custom Hand-Drawn Architectural Sketch
A personalised, one-of-a-kind gift for home lovers, weddings, anniversaries, and milestone memories.
Each sketch is hand-drawn in ink by Architect & Illustrator Sonia Nicolson (The Reykjavik Sketcher), on premium art paper and signed. No AI, no filters, a real architectural drawing created by hand.
These commissions have been gifted for Christmas, housewarmings, engagements, graduation, first homes and travel memories, a thoughtful keepsake that lasts.
Price Options:
Black & white line drawing (A6) $250
Black & white line drawing (A5) $325
Black & white line drawing (A4) $450
Colour added to a physical original +$150
How It Works:
Place your order and choose your size
Contact us with your photo and any notes
I hand-draw your sketch within 7–10 business days
Your signed original is shipped, ready to frame
Medium: Pen & ink on premium art paper
Use: Personal use only (commercial licensing available on request)
These sketches are hand-drawn by a Chartered Architect, signed, and shipped worldwide - a meaningful piece of art created with precision and care.