Sketching the Essence of Home

Botanical Stillness, Visual Poetry, and Seasonal Presence

Hand-Drawn Places

Illustrative work for realtors, designers, and anyone who wants to honour a space that is meaningful and matters.

Whether you’re a homeowner preserving a memory, a realtor offering meaningful client gifts, or an interior designer showcasing your work, these bespoke ink and watercolour sketches capture the unique spirit of every space.

Each drawing is a way of saying: this mattered.

Whether you’re a realtor, interior designer, or someone who believes a space tells a story — these custom sketches offer more than just a visual.

They provide a feeling.

Pencil sketch in light and shadow showing the pencil on the peper where the draawing has begun as if it is about to continue

Drawing What Matters

Hand-Drawn for Meaning

Whether you’re a homeowner preserving a memory, a realtor offering meaningful client gifts, or an interior designer showcasing your work, these bespoke ink and watercolour sketches capture the unique spirit of every space.

Honouring What Matters

Thoughtfully created to mark milestones, enhance marketing, and inspire connection, each piece turns a meaningful place into a lasting work of art.

Styles, Artist’s Care

Choose from three customizable styles to fit your vision and budget. With an artist’s eye for detail and a collaborative process, we bring your spaces to life in a way that photos alone cannot.

Each drawing is a way of saying: this mattered.

Every place has a story.

Who This Is For

Illustrative work for realtors, designers, and anyone who wants to honour a space that is meaningful and matters.

These hand-drawn illustrations are for people who value story, memory, and a human touch.

Clients often include:

    • Real estate agents looking for a personal, memorable client gift
    • Interior designers marking the end of a project
    • Boutique businesses who want a visual keepsake
    • Homeowners or families preserving a meaningful space

Whether for marketing or memory, these sketches offer something lasting and personal.

Whether you’re a realtor, interior designer, or someone who believes a space tells a story — these custom sketches offer more than just a visual.

They provide a feeling.

Presence.

Three Thoughtful Options

Each piece is hand-drawn with intention and heart — designed to honour the story behind the place.

Hand drawn pen and ink loose sketch of a home lying on a warm wood surface on an angle in dappled sunlight

1 - Impression Sketch

Where personality meets place.

A loose, expressive sketch that captures the essence of your home or special place without every tiny detail. Elegant, minimal, and full of character. Delivered as a high-resolution digital file, perfect for sharing, printing, or using in personal projects.

You receive:

  • 1 original pen & ink sketch (approx. 5×7″)

  • Professionally scanned in high resolution

  • Delivered as a digital file (JPG/PNG/PDF)

  • Based on 1–2 clear reference photos (provided by you)

  • Includes 1 email consultation to confirm details

  • Perfect for printing, sharing, or personal projects

Investment: $450–$650

Who it’s for: Ideal for those who want a beautiful yet accessible way to honour a place that matters to them — perfect as a keepsake or a meaningful gift.

Pen and ink drawing with watercolour was and white ink highlights of a series of buildings in Paris, Canada

2 - DETAILED INK

The mood that lingers..

A refined pen and ink rendering with attention to architectural details — windowpanes, trim, and unique features that make the place yours. This artwork balances precision with artistry, resulting in a professional, timeless keepsake. Delivered as both a high-resolution digital file and an archival print, ready to frame or gift.

You receive:

  • 1 original pen & ink drawing (approx. 8×10″–11×14″)

  • Professionally scanned in high resolution

  • Digital file (JPG/PNG/PDF) for personal use

  • 1 archival fine art print, ready to frame

  • Based on 3–5 reference photos (provided by you)

  • 1 Zoom or phone consultation + 1 email proof for feedback (minor adjustments possible before final)

Investment: $1,200–$2,000

Who it’s for:
Designed for families, professionals, or realtors seeking a premium and lasting gift — a statement piece that shows care and attention to detail.

Pencil sketch in light and shadow showing the pencil on the peper where the draawing has begun as if it is about to continue

3 - Watercolour & INK

Art that holds a lifetime of meaning.

The signature, heirloom commission. A detailed pen and ink drawing enriched with hand-painted watercolour washes for depth and warmth. This is an original artwork created on fine art paper, accompanied by a high-resolution digital scan and an archival print. A luxury keepsake designed to be treasured for generations.

You receive:

  • 1 original watercolour + pen & ink artwork (approx. 16×20″ or larger, on fine art paper)

  • Professionally scanned in high resolution

  • Digital file (JPG/PNG/PDF) for personal use

  • 1 archival fine art print (museum-quality)

  • Certificate of authenticity

  • Based on 6–8 reference photos (provided by you)

  • 2 consultations (initial + mid-progress review) with opportunity for meaningful input

  • Up to 2 rounds of adjustments before final delivery

Investment: $3,500–$5,000+

Who it’s for: Collectors, legacy-makers, or anyone looking to commission a one-of-a-kind heirloom artwork that carries emotional resonance and enduring beauty.

*Usage & Licensing Notes:
The digital files included are designed for personal use and enjoyment. If you are interested in commercial use or broader licensing rights, please reach out — I’d be glad to provide custom options to fit your needs.

Meet Adri Spyker

Artist. Listener. Story-Seeker.

I’m Adri Spyker — an artist who believes every space has a story waiting to be seen and felt. Through hand-drawn sketches and watercolour, I capture not just the walls and windows, but the spirit and soul of places where life unfolds.

My work invites you to slow down and notice the little details that make a house a home, a room a refuge, a project a personal journey.

Whether you’re a realtor, interior designer, or someone who cherishes meaningful spaces, I create art that transforms properties into lasting memories.

Art, for me, is about presence — the quiet beauty that lives in imperfection and light. When you commission a sketch, you’re investing in more than an image: you’re inviting an experience that connects people to place and story.

This is about more than representation. It’s a way to honour space and story.

Why Choose Hand Drawn?

Sketches bring a human quality that photos or digital renderings often miss.

They add warmth and meaning — especially when a place is tied to memory, emotion, or experience.

Let's Work Together

If you have a space you’d like to celebrate, preserve, or share — I’d love to hear more.

Reach out and we’ll talk through what’s possible.

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