Exclusive Art Offer

NEW!

I am excited to now offer
Watercolor Portraits
of Your Home

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to own a hand painted portrait of your home. I will work closely with you to create one-of-a-kind watercolor paintings that captures everything you love (or don't love but want to remember!) about your home. Let's get started on a timeless piece of heirloom quality artwork for you!

Let's get started

Wait... I thought you do custom pencil drawings?

Wait... I thought you do linocuts in black ink?

Wait... I thought you make liege waffle bookend sculptures?

Fill out this form to get started.

First name

Last name

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Acknowledge your understanding of the items below by checking the boxes.

I would like to commission a custom 12cm x 17cm watercolor house portrait.

I understand that a nonrefundable deposit of €162.50 is due at the start of the project. The remaining €162.50 will be paid upon delivery of the finished painting.

Please upload the image of the house you would like to inspire the painting. I will collect additional detail photos as needed.

Date

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Month

Year

Need your art by a certain date? If so, please enter the deadline for your completed artwork above.

Please note that I limit the number of commissions I accept in order to ensure that I can do my best work. Paintings take up to 4 weeks depending on level of details and my availability. Select your most preferred deadline date and I will follow up to make sure we find a date that will work!

What happens next?

Once submitted I will follow up to confirm details and discuss the timeline. Once we confirm everything I will send an invoice. I charge the first half to begin the project and the second half is due upon delivery of the finished piece. I look forward to creating something beautiful with you!

watercolor house portrait form

Linocuts

To purchase my linocut art or Liege waffle bookend sculpture

(all show with prices in the slideshow below)
send a message to uprootedmichelle@gmail.com

and I will happily arrange a time to meet!

About the Artist

Custom home pencil drawings

let's create a family heirloom together
Custom Home Portraits
in graphite

As an expat and frequent mover myself... I get it. A house is more than just where you live. It's full of memories. It's full of hellos and goodbyes. It's where lives were created, families were built, challenges were overcome, successes were celebrated, tears were shed.

I take the time and utmost care to understand what it is you love about your home and how I can best capture its essence above and beyond it's physical appearance.

Fill out the form below and let's get started on a beautiful piece of sentimental art.

First name

Last name

Phone

Upload one photo of the house you would like commemorated ideally from the preferred angle.

Check the boxes to acknoledge you have read each of the following statements:

Pricing for a pencil drawing starts at €425 (for approx 12cm x 17cm image on an A4 fine art paper) and go up from there. If you are curious about what your project would cost, submit this form! I understand it is an investment and I will make sure you have all the details before you commit. Truly, there is no pressure. Let's discuss :)

Pencil drawings may take up to 10 weeks to complete depending on size, features of the home, artist availability and client deadline. A delivery date will be agreed upon before the project begins.

Once submitted I will follow up to discuss your request and send you a quote. All quotes are free and there is no commitment required.

The project will begin with a non-refundable 50% deposit. The remaining 50% will be due upon delivery of the finished piece.

Anything else you'd like me to know? Any questions? Write them here!

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About the Artist

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Brussels expat experiences transformed into captivating art, gifts and community-building art classes.

Michelle Sertz Scully

Michelle is an artist who specializes in creating unique, personalized gifts for expats living in Brussels, Belgium. Her linocut prints and pencil drawings beautifully capture the spirit of Brussels through the eyes of the international community. Michelle's artwork, including custom illustrations of iconic Brussels landmarks and personal homes, offers a distinctive alternative to traditional souvenirs and local art. By focusing on bespoke, meaningful creations that resonate with expats rather than typical tourist items, her work provides a personal connection to life in Brussels. Discover her art, which is regularly showcased and available for purchase.

To join a live class or workshop with Michelle, find details Here

For details on buying unique expat gifts or custom Brussels artwork,

send a message and I will happily arrange a time to meet! My current collection is shown above.

NEW!

I am excited to now offer Watercolor Portraits of Your Home

let's create a family heirloom together Custom Home Portraits in graphite

About the Artist

Michelle Sertz Scully

I am excited to now offer
Watercolor Portraits
of Your Home

let's create a family heirloom together
Custom Home Portraits
in graphite