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 would love to connect and create something truly special for you.
About Me
My name is Josiah Sugden, and I am a portrait 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 alike.
Commission breakdown
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 cherish 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 who have been married for many years. Whether you are looking for a meaningful gift for the bride or groom through 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 chapter in life. 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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Community
Passion to create for others
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B.A. Studio Art Degree
Concentration: 2 Dimensional Studies
FAQ
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You can find them above FAQ on homepage section titled “commission breakdown."
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A 50% deposit is required.
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.
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For regular 9×12 portraits, I typically spend 1-3 days completing each drawing.
Wedding and graduation portraits are more detailed and larger, so they take 1–2 weeks to complete.
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Bookings can be made via email at Commissions.jsportraits@gmail.com or through the contact page.
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Smaller regular-sized portraits allow me to create detailed, high-quality artwork within a shorter timeframe. This not only ensures a quicker turnaround but also allows me to work with more clients.
Because I focus heavily on fine detail, the size of a portrait can significantly impact the time required to achieve the best possible results.
Graduation and wedding portraits are created on a larger scale to reflect the significance and detail of these special occasions. The larger size also allows me to capture even more detail in the artwork.