Colorado Springs, CO Available Worldwide
Custom illustration, portraits, and graphic design created by hand for people and 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
Additional subjects +$75–$100 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.
OriginalOne-of-a-kind originals that are ready to purchase or inquire about.
PrintsHigh-quality prints of original illustrations. Multiple sizes available.
Originals and PrintsPrinted cards made from original artwork, available as singles or sets.
OriginalsReady-to-buy painted pieces and select original works available for purchase.
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Every project starts with a conversation. Book a free 30-minute consultation and let's talk about what you need.
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We talk through your project, goals, timeline, and budget.
You receive a written proposal and we get to work.
Real words from real clients. Every project is personal — and every client deserves exceptional work.
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I'm Amanda Walls, graphic designer, illustrator, painter, 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.
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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