Young man with glasses and curly hair wearing a black vest and white shirt, standing against a textured brown and gray background.

Hey, I’m Josiah.

I specialize in charcoal and graphite portraiture, bringing moments to life with depth and detail. Whether you're looking for a regular portrait or a meaningful gift for a wedding or graduation, I’d love to connect and create something truly special for you.

About Me

My name is Josiah Sugden, and I
am a visual artist based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I am a proud graduate of Messiah University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts
in Studio Art with a concentration in 2D Studies. I graduated in the spring of 2025, and it is now both
an honor and a joy to pursue my passion for creating meaningful artwork for clients and art enthusiasts like you

Commission break down

Regular Portraits

These are simply portraits of anyone—family, friends, loved ones, or even yourself.

Graduate Portraits

A special commission dedicated to celebrating students graduating from high school or college. My aim is to create meaningful, emotionally resonant artwork that brings joy and lasting sentiment to the loved ones of those preparing to embark on the next chapter of their lives.

This makes for a thoughtful and valuable gift—perfect for parents, relatives, or close friends wishing to commemorate and take hold the achievements of a son, daughter, niece, nephew, or any beloved graduate.

Whether you are a student, a proud parent, or a family member, this is a unique opportunity to honor yourself or someone special with a personalized portrait that captures the significance of this achievement.

Wedding Portraits

A special commission designed to celebrate couples who are getting married or have been married for some time. Whether you're looking for a meaningful gift for the bride or groom as an individual portrait—or a beautiful depiction of the couple together—I would be more than honored to be a part of it.

Marriage is a profound and cherished time to be in. What better way to honor it than with a unique, lasting memory that can be treasured for a lifetime?

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    10+ years portrait experience

    Charcoal and Graphite

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FAQ

  • You can find them above FAQ on homepage section titled “commission breakdown."

  • For regular commissions, a 10% deposit is required.
    For wedding and graduation portraits, a 50% deposit is needed.

    This deposit secures your spot on a first-come, first-served basis and allows me to plan ahead for materials, shipping, and other necessary expenses.

    Please note that all deposits are non-refundable.

  • For regular portraits, I typically spend 1–2 days to complete each piece.

    Wedding and graduation portraits are more detailed and larger, so they usually take between 2 to 4 weeks to complete.

  • Yes, so that they can stay organized and other clients can know the time frame of their commission. Booking is by via Email or the contact page.

  • Smaller-sized regular portraits are in higher demand and allow me to create detailed, high-quality artwork in a shorter timeframe. This not only ensures a quicker turnaround but also enables me to work with more clients.

    Because I focus on fine detail, the size of a portrait can significantly impact the time required to achieve the best possible results.

    Graduate and wedding portraits are created on a larger scale to reflect the significance and detail of these special occasions. They also help me to get more detail out of them!