Colorado Springs, CO Available Worldwide
Pet portraits, fine art, and illustration created by hand, plus design for businesses who want something original.
Every piece starts somewhere. Mine started with a dog named Octavius. →
Whether you're looking for meaningful artwork, original illustration, or professional design for your business, choose the type of project you're looking for below.
Turn a photo, memory, or idea into original artwork created specifically for you.
Pet and people portraits, home portraits, original paintings, fine art commissions, custom murals, and one-of-a-kind custom artwork.
Explore Art & Portraits →Bring your story, idea, character, or space to life with artwork created from scratch for your project.
Children's books, custom illustration, apparel, products, and specialty projects.
Explore Illustration →Build a professional visual identity that helps your business look established, memorable, and distinctly yours.
Logos, brand identity, marketing materials, campaign design, print, digital, and web design.
Explore Graphic Design →Every portrait begins with a photo reference and ends with something that lasts a lifetime. This section is for hiring me. The full portrait examples live in the Portfolio.
8 × 10" from $300
11 × 14" from $580
16 × 20" from $1,200
20 × 30" from $2,250
8 × 10" from $600
11 × 14" from $1,150
16 × 20" from $2,400
20 × 30" from $4,500
Most portraits are finished in 1–4 weeks, depending on size and detail. Additional subjects +50% of the base price each. Rush delivery +25%. Originals shipped via tracked, insured mail.
The Shop is now reserved for items that are actually for sale — prints, greeting cards, and available original artwork. Commission examples stay in the Portfolio where they belong.
OriginalsOne-of-a-kind paintings and drawings, ready to purchase.
PrintsArchival fine art prints of original work. Multiple sizes available.
Coming SoonPrinted cards made from original artwork, available as singles or sets. Join the Studio List to hear when they launch.
Every project starts with a quick message. Tell me what you have in mind and I'll reply within 24 hours.
Send a message through the contact form with your project, photos, or idea.
You receive pricing, a timeline, and next steps in writing.
I create your piece by hand. Most portraits are finished in 1–4 weeks.
Real words from real clients. Every project is personal — and every client deserves exceptional work.
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I'm Amanda Walls, artist, illustrator, painter, graphic designer, and the hand behind Adroitella Art and Design. Based in Colorado Springs, I work with clients locally and across the US, across acrylic and oils, graphite, Prismacolor colored pencils, digital, and mixed media.
I didn't have a single dramatic moment that pulled me toward art. I just started, fell in love, and kept coming back. What I didn't expect was that the moment that would change everything for me wouldn't be one of joy, but one of grief.
When I lost my German Shepherd, Octavius, I was in the middle of an Illustration class and decided to draw him, large, on a 20×30 illustration board. I had always doubted my ability to do realism. I told myself it wasn't something I could do. But somewhere inside that grief, with a pencil in my hand and his face in my memory, something unlocked. The portrait came out beautifully, more realistic than anything I believed I was capable of.
That piece became the foundation of everything. In healing from losing him, I discovered a skill I didn't know I had. Pet portraits, people portraits, paintings, brand identities, it all grew from that one drawing of Octavius. I still consider those pieces of him to be some of the work I am most proud of.
The name Adroitella comes from adroit, meaning skillful with both the hands and the mind, paired with ella, chosen for its feminine meaning in Spanish. My logo carries the same idea: a hand shaped into a light bulb with a brain inside. It's a reminder that every piece I create starts with an idea and is brought to life by hand.
I don't believe in limiting myself to one niche. I put the same obsessive attention and care into every subject and medium I work in, because I think excellence doesn't have to live in a narrow box. When you work with me, you're getting someone who takes what they do seriously, and who genuinely loves every piece they create.
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Quick answers about portraits, commissions, pricing, and how to get started.
Adroitella Art and Design is the studio of Colorado Springs artist Amanda Walls. Amanda creates hand-drawn pet, people, and home portraits in graphite and colored pencil; original paintings in acrylic, oil, and watercolor; fine art commissions; custom murals; and children's book illustration and covers. She also sells original artwork and fine art prints, and offers graphic design, logos, and branding. Every piece is made by hand, never with AI. Adroitella was named Best Graphic Designer in Colorado Springs by BusinessRate in both 2025 and 2026, based on Google reviews, and works with clients worldwide.
Adroitella is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Local clients can pick up artwork in person, and portraits and illustration projects are available worldwide, with originals shipped by tracked, insured mail.
No. Every piece is drawn or painted entirely by hand by Amanda Walls, using graphite, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, or oil.
Graphite portraits start at $300 for 8 × 10" and $580 for 11 × 14". Colored pencil portraits start at $600 for 8 × 10" and $1,150 for 11 × 14". Each additional subject adds 50% of the base price.
Yes. Gift certificates are available in any size and medium, and arrive with a printed reveal card the recipient can unwrap. They send their photos when they're ready.
Send a message through the contact form at the bottom of the homepage with your project details and any photos. You'll hear back within 24 hours with pricing and next steps.
Have a question about a service, a project in mind, or just want to say hello? I typically respond within 24 hours.