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All the artwork Michael has created for me is absolutely beautiful—I just know that a simple “thank you” isn't enough, my friend.... Keep being the amazing artist you are... Hugs
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Each painting is a unique work of art, hand-painted in oil on canvas. From rich textures to the finest details, every brushstroke tells a story.
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Charcoal portraiture is a timeless expression of artistic craftsmanship. Since 1986, artist Michael Wautier has dedicated himself to creating exclusive charcoal portraits, meticulously hand-drawn with exceptional care and attention to detail. Each artwork is unique, revealing the beauty of black and white, the richness of contrast, and the profound emotion that only charcoal can express.
A Unique Portrait
Order your hand-drawn portrait today! Bring your photograph to life and turn it into a work filled with emotion and personality.
Each stroke is made with care, attention, and heart, created especially for you. A gift or keepsake that truly touches the heart.
Brigitte Bardot
Johnny Depp
Pierre Richard
Charcoal on 180 gsm Canson paper
Charcoal on 180 gsm Canson paper
Charcoal on 180 gsm Canson paper
Renaud Séchan
In the 1980s, he refined the art of live portrait drawing in Montmartre, Paris, near the Sacré-Cœur, developing a keen and expressive eye.
He then traveled across Europe—especially Belgium, France, and Italy—in search of the busiest tourist areas, where he produced live portraits during holiday seasons. Later, he settled in Brussels, where he trained in Web Design, before moving to Portugal in 2001 and working for several years in the IT field.
In 2003, he launched a website dedicated to charcoal and pastel portraits created from photographs, while continuing every summer to draw live portraits on the Costa da Caparica. At the same time, he developed a passion for oil painting, which he has pursued with dedication, never abandoning charcoal, whose strength and expressiveness continue to inspire his work.
Here you can commission the hand-painted portrait you desire, created from your favorite photograph.
All the artwork Michael has created for me is absolutely beautiful—I just know that a simple “thank you” isn't enough, my friend.... Keep being the amazing artist you are... Hugs
I ordered a charcoal portrait of my mother for her birthday. When she opened the package, she burst into tears because it was so lifelike and full of emotion. The work is incredibly precise, every detail carefully crafted.
A magnificent portrait, it's exactly how I remember my father. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The portrait arrived well packaged and quickly. When I saw it, it took my breath away — it's exactly as if my son was looking at me from the paper. A unique gift made with passion and talent.
The result is stunning, it looks like a photograph! Incredible work.
Michael captured the soul of my grandmother. A treasure for the whole family.
I'm an amateur photographer and thought I understood the power of images — but this charcoal portrait surprised me with its depth and emotion. You can feel the artist's hand in every stroke.
All the artwork Michael has created for me is absolutely beautiful—I just know that a simple “thank you” isn't enough, my friend.... Keep being the amazing artist you are... Hugs
I ordered a charcoal portrait of my mother for her birthday. When she opened the package, she burst into tears because it was so lifelike and full of emotion. The work is incredibly precise, every detail carefully crafted.
A magnificent portrait, it's exactly how I remember my father. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The portrait arrived well packaged and quickly. When I saw it, it took my breath away — it's exactly as if my son was looking at me from the paper. A unique gift made with passion and talent.
The result is stunning, it looks like a photograph! Incredible work.
Michael captured the soul of my grandmother. A treasure for the whole family.
I'm an amateur photographer and thought I understood the power of images — but this charcoal portrait surprised me with its depth and emotion. You can feel the artist's hand in every stroke.