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Bareface is a professional portraiture studio that commissions original, hand-drawn portraits for individuals and organizations who care deeply about how they’re represented. Every portrait is crafted from your reference photograph by a dedicated studio artist — no AI tools, no automation, no templates. The result is a distinctive, enduring piece of art that captures your likeness with a level of character and presence that a standard headshot simply cannot achieve.

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Who Bareface Is For

Bareface serves executives, professionals, speakers, leadership teams, and organizations that want a polished, consistent visual identity. Whether you need a single portrait for your LinkedIn profile or a full set of illustrated headshots for your company’s leadership page, Bareface has a process and package designed to fit your needs. Clients include individuals at organizations such as Deloitte, KPMG, MIT, Netflix, and Northwell, as well as agencies who incorporate portraits into broader brand and design projects.

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What Makes Bareface Different

Every line in your portrait is drawn by hand by a studio artist whose expertise is matched to your chosen style. There are no filters applied to your photograph, no AI generation, and no stock templates. Each commission is an original work of art, reviewed by the studio director before it ever reaches you — ensuring technical precision, artistic integrity, and overall composition meet exacting standards.

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What You Receive

When your portrait is complete and approved, you receive:
  • High-resolution PNG with a transparent background, optimized for versatile professional use
  • High-resolution JPEG suitable for web and print
  • Two complimentary refinement rounds included with every commission
  • Full commercial usage rights to use your portrait on your website, LinkedIn, marketing materials, presentations, business cards, and publications
  • Optional PSD source file add-on with editable layers, ideal for designers and agencies who need complete creative control

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Explore Bareface

Placing an Order

Learn how to browse portrait styles, select a package, and complete your commission from start to finish.

Submitting Your Photo

Find out how and when to submit your reference photograph, and what makes a great reference image.

Portrait Styles

Browse the full range of available illustration styles, from bold pop art to refined line work and classical realism.

How It Works

Walk through the six-step studio process, from artist assignment through final delivery of your files.

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What’s Included With Every Commission

Every Bareface portrait comes with a set of standard perks regardless of the style or package you choose:
  • Complimentary edits — Two rounds of refinements are included so you can request adjustments to styling details, accessories, and composition before giving final approval.
  • Commercial usage rights — Your portrait is yours to use across all professional and business contexts, from digital profiles to printed materials, with no licensing restrictions.
  • Hand-drawn by studio artists — Your portrait is created entirely by a human artist whose skills are matched to your chosen style, ensuring an authentic and original result every time.