A native of Memphis and graduate of Tulane University, Lisa James began drawing seriously in 2002 when a friend displayed one of Lisa’s drawings in her music studio. People began to inquire, Lisa began to draw and Pencil Portraits was born.
Even though her talent appeared at an early age, Lisa never used her ability for anything other than personal entertainment. Since she has never been formally trained, she never thought she could make any use of drawing.
Lisa is married and has two daughters. She lives in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and works from her home studio. She draws for people all over the world via email and digital photography.
The success of Pencil Portraits still has Lisa somewhat baffled. As requests for drawings of things other than children were made, she began to add subjects to her repertoire. She has drawn everything from ferrets to yachts. However, her most popular portraits are her detailed, "photo-realistic" homes and "life-like" dogs.
At the suggestion of a friend, Lisa included customized note cards from her portraits for announcements, holidays, new addresses and everyday.
"Contributing to my family income is a plus," she says, "but making people happy is my true reward."
Even though her talent appeared at an early age, Lisa never used her ability for anything other than personal entertainment. Since she has never been formally trained, she never thought she could make any use of drawing.
Lisa is married and has two daughters. She lives in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and works from her home studio. She draws for people all over the world via email and digital photography.
The success of Pencil Portraits still has Lisa somewhat baffled. As requests for drawings of things other than children were made, she began to add subjects to her repertoire. She has drawn everything from ferrets to yachts. However, her most popular portraits are her detailed, "photo-realistic" homes and "life-like" dogs.
At the suggestion of a friend, Lisa included customized note cards from her portraits for announcements, holidays, new addresses and everyday.
"Contributing to my family income is a plus," she says, "but making people happy is my true reward."
