"Works of Wonder" 

AN ARTIST EVENT

Heirloom portrait art of children

to celebrate how much they're loved,

curated with a modern look for

discerning home interiors.

You only get 18 years with your children.

You wish you could slow time to enjoy each stage a little longer, but life is busy and they grow up right before your eyes.

Capture Their Details

The freckles. The curls. The stories.

As a parent you want to make an impact in the lives of your children and create stories worth telling, but it's too easy to let life pass you by without recording those memories.

Without intention, memories and legacy will fade with time.

What will you remember about your children when they are grown?

  • The cute things about their personality?

  • The endearing way they smile at you?

  • The tiny details of that face you adore?

Unfortunately, the memories of all their precious details will only fade with age and time.

Celebrate Your Child

Impact their heart and soul.

The Works of Wonder portrait experience

  • captures the character and beauty of children,

  • at a special moment in time,

  • So that every precious detail will never be forgotten

These portraits help you remember the beautiful things about your children that make your heart sing with JOY.

These portraits remind your children how much they are LOVED and will always BELONG.

It's a modern take on the classic portrait, designed with elegant simplicity to become heirloom art that brings great delight for generations to come.

Celebrate Your Child

Impact their heart and soul.

The Works of Wonder portrait experience

  • captures the character and beauty of children,

  • at a special moment in time,

  • So that every precious detail will never be forgotten

These portraits help you remember the beautiful things about your children that make your heart sing with JOY.

These portraits remind your children how much they are LOVED and will always BELONG.

It's a modern take on the classic portrait, designed with elegant simplicity to become heirloom art that brings great delight for generations to come.

Commission Your Portrait In

3 Easy Steps

STEP 1:

Schedule a Design Consultation

Click the button and fill out the form to schedule a Design Consultation phone chat with Portrait Artist Heather Beadles. She'll answer all your questions, help you with clothing ideas, and schedule your child's portrait sitting.

STEP 2:

Come For A Professional Photography Sitting

Bring your child for their 30-minute photographic portrait sitting. No, they don't have to "sit" for hours! Portrait Artist Heather Beadles is wonderful with children, and will capture the images needed to create beautiful portrait art of your child.

STEP 3:
Select Your Favorite Portraits

Meet with Heather on Zoom a few days later to select which of your child's expressions and poses you want for your artwork. A few months later you'll be delighted to have an incredible, framed art piece of your child hanging on your wall!

Don't Live With Regret

Capture this special moment.

If you put off having portrait art of your child created, they will grow up right before your eyes and you will have missed your chance.

The memories of all their precious details will fade.

The stories worth telling will be forgotten.

This connection between generations will be missing.

Unfortunately, you can't turn back time and will live with regret from failing to record this magical time in your child's life.

THE POWER OF AN HEIRLOOM PORTRAIT

It's an investment not only in art for your home,

It's an investment in the heart and soul of your children and the legacy you're leaving behind.

Reserve Your Portrait Sitting

You work hard to make memories with your children and fill their hearts full of love. There's nothing you deserve more than portrait of art of them at their very best, at the most precious moment in life. You'll never regret making this investment into personal art.

Reserve your child's 30 minute sitting today. We'll be in your city ONE DAY ONLY. Sittings will fill up fast!

FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW

The first step is a Design Consultation phone call. We'll answer all your questions, schedule your sitting time, and collect a $150 reservation deposit to hold your spot.

You'll have a $150 credit towards wall portrait art.

Please share your contact info with us. We'll reach out soon to answer all your questions and schedule your portrait sitting!

Reserve your child's 30 minute sitting today. We'll be in your city ONE DAY ONLY. Sittings will fill up fast!

FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW

The first step is a Design Consultation phone call. We'll answer all your questions, schedule your sitting time, and collect a $99 reservation deposit to hold your spot.

You'll have a $150 credit towards wall portrait art.

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The Art of Legacy

We promise you will never regret having portraits of your children created.

When children become art on the walls at home, they see themselves in a different light, and know they are indeed...special, unique, one-of-a-kind, wonderfully made.

Deeply Loved.

These paintings influence a child’s self-esteem and well-being. They make an IMPACT. They are the Art of Legacy.

Over the years, your portrait art will become a source of great joy and part of a family legacy that is passed from generation to generation. Your grandchildren and great-grandchildren will have stories to tell of this very special child.

Meet Portrait Artist

Heather Beadles

With 4 kids of my own, I know how fast they grow - it's bittersweet, and honestly a little bit heartbreaking!

Portraits are worth the effort and investment.

In nearly 20 years as a Portrait Artist, I've learned to work quickly and make portrait sittings fun. Don't stress! I'm here to help you every step of the way. When I install your portraits on your walls at home, I guarantee your heart will be filled with JOY.

Meet Portrait Artist

Heather Beadles

With 4 kids of my own, I know how fast they grow - it's bittersweet, and honestly a little bit heartbreaking!

Portraits are worth the effort and investment.

In nearly 20 years as a Portrait Artist, I've learned to work quickly and make portrait sittings fun. Don't stress! I'm here to help you every step of the way. When I install your portraits on your walls at home, I guarantee your heart will be filled with JOY.

THE WORKS OF WONDER

CURATED PRESENTATIONS

Portrait Artist Heather Beadles has already designed the presentations for Works of Wonder portraits. While normal commissions are 100% custom, framing is included with our special Artist Event curated wall art pieces for your home.

Fine Photographic Framed Portraits start at 750.

Hand-Painted framed Portraits start at 1950.

All portrait presentations will be available to see at the portrait sittings.

Portrait Artist Heather Beadles has already designed the presentations for Works of Wonder portraits. While normal commissions are 100% custom, framing is included with our special Artist Event curated wall art pieces for your home.

Fine Photographic Framed Portraits start at 750.

Hand-Painted framed Portraits start at 1950.

All portrait presentations will be available to see at the portrait sittings.

Commonly Asked FAQ's...

What should my child wear?

Clothing should be kept simple: solid colors, classic styling, similar tones. We recommend LIGHTER clothing; even too much navy can be too heavy. If you intend to display more than one child's portrait together, be sure to coordinate the clothing.  

For Girls:We love the enduring look of a classic heirloom smocked dress or a formal flower girl or communion dress. Colors of white, ivory, lavender, soft blue, or pink make perfect compliments to the soft style of these portraits and highlight your child's beautiful expression. We prefer small to medium sized hair bows. 

For Boys:Younger boys are handsome in a Bobby Suit or Romper. Older boys would enjoy the style of a dress shirt in a solid color such as white, ivory, lavender, or soft blue. A nice accessory might be a bow tie, suspenders or a belt.

How much does it cost?

We ask for a $99 Reservation to hold your spot. After your portrait sitting you'll have an extra $50 - for a total studio credit of $150 to apply to your portrait art. 

Prices start at $750 for a photographic finish and $1950 for hand-painted portraits. All the curated art pieces include framing. You can select fine art museum paper (matted) or canvas, two sizes available in each. Oval portraits are a little more because we hand-paint the frames. 

Examples of all the curated portrait presentations will be displayed at your portrait sitting. 

Truly, the most important thing is to capture your child before they grow and change even more. Have Heather photograph them now and pay for your artwork over time. Don't miss this moment. Painted portraits take 4-6 months to finish; payment plans are available.

How long will it take? 

Your appointment will last approximately 30 minutes. Heather will photograph your child, then you meet with her at a later date via Zoom to make your selections.

What is the ideal age?

Children of any age are welcome! Most parents want this style of portrait made for children ages 2 1/2 to 8. But we believe that any child, even a teen, is appropriate for this style. We've made these for 11-year-olds and even 15-year-olds!

Suggestions on where to shop for clothing?

Here are some of the children clothing boutiques that my clients have used in the past.

Strasburg Children (Alabama) - https://www.strasburgchildrens.com/

Charlotte Sy Dimby (Paris) - https://charlottesydimby.com/

Isabel Garreton (California) - https://isabelgarreton.com/

Wren & James (Utah) - https://wrenandjames.com/

Marie-Chantal (London) - https://mariechantal.com/

Can more than one child be in the portrait?

The Works of Wonder Artist Event celebrates the individuality of each child and the curated products are simply not suited for multiple subjects. 

Parents of multiples may elect to have their oldest child participate in this project now, and younger children when they reach the same age. This would create a lovely anthology of all of your children at the same age.

If you would like a portrait made of all of your children (or an entire family) together, please Schedule a Consultation with Heather and we will design a custom portrait sitting for you. 

What is unique about this artist event?

Our gallery and studio is in Stillwater, OK but we are packing up and coming to your city! 

This Artist Project is to create beautifully designed photographic or hand-painted portraits for clean and modern home interiors. There are no props. A hand-painted backdrop will provide a simple palette for your child to be the focus. 

For this event, portraits purchased from this event are displayed in a uniquely curated presentation that is ready to hang and worthy of long-term prominent display in your beautiful home.

Will you travel to other cities & states?

Yes! Gather a few of your friends and I will come to you. Email Heather for more details: heather@beadlesportraits.com.

We can't wait to meet you!

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