People & family
Individual, couple, child and multi-generation portraits—from an intimate head study to a full composition.
Enquire about a portrait ↗i4arts · The studio of Monica Borzu
Portraits for the people & animals you love.
Monica transforms photographs, stories and memory into one-of-one oil paintings—made slowly by hand and intended to live in the family for generations.
- Individual & family portraits
- Beloved animals
- Memorial & legacy pieces
- Original works
01Painted by handOriginal oil on canvas
02Made personalFrom your story & references
03Kept for a lifetimeFraming & delivery available
Made for your story
What Monica
can create for you.
Every piece is composed and painted individually. A few photographs and a conversation are enough to begin.
Beloved animals
Characterful portraits of dogs, horses and other companions, painted alone or alongside their people.
Enquire about an animal portrait ↗Memory & legacy
A thoughtful portrait honouring someone dear, created sensitively from the photographs and stories you have.
Enquire about a legacy piece ↗Original works
Landscapes, figure studies and expressive original paintings for collectors looking for a singular work.
Ask about available work ↗The portfolio · Selected works
People, place
& feeling.
Portrait commissions sit beside personal studies, landscapes and works on paper. Select any piece to see it in full.
The artist behind i4arts · Monica Borzu
Romanian roots.
California light.
I grew up in Romania, where I learned to look slowly—at light, gesture, texture and the stories carried in a face. That European tradition of observation and craftsmanship still guides every work I make from my Sacramento studio.
Every commission is personal. I work closely with each client to understand the memory behind the painting—whether it is a family bond, a beloved companion, a moment of joy or someone deeply missed.
- Practice
- Oil, graphite & mixed media
- Studio
- Sacramento, California
- Clients
- Local & worldwide
Monica
From enquiry to artwork
Simple to begin.
Personal throughout.
You do not need to know art terminology or have the perfect photograph. Monica will guide the choices with you.
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Share your idea
Tell Monica who or what the painting is for, your preferred timing, and what you want the finished work to feel like.
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Receive a personal proposal
Together you choose the photographs, composition and scale. Monica confirms the price, timing and delivery plan before any work begins.
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Your painting takes shape
A 40% deposit reserves your place. Monica builds the work through drawing, tone and layered colour, sharing progress along the way.
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Approval & delivery
After your approval, the portrait is carefully finished and prepared for studio collection or insured delivery to your home.
Made slowly.
Kept for generations.
Commission guide · Prices in USD
Choose a place
to begin.
Every portrait is individually quoted according to scale, number of subjects and complexity. These starting prices are a practical guide; your proposal confirms the final amount before you commit.
Single portraitHead & shoulders · 12 × 16 infrom $1,200
Portrait with settingHalf figure · 20 × 28 infrom $2,200
Family portraitTwo to four subjects · 24 × 32 in+from $3,200
Grand portraitFull figure · 28 × 40 in+from $4,200
Animal portraitOne animal · 12 × 12 infrom $700
A 40% deposit secures your place.
Typical completion is 6–12 weeks.
Framing and insured delivery are quoted separately.
Every commission includes
- A personal planning conversation
- Composition and reference guidance
- Progress updates during painting
- Your approval before final finishing
Before you enquire
A few helpful
answers.
Can Monica paint from photographs?
Yes. Most commissions can begin from clear photographs. Monica will help you choose the strongest references and advise if additional images would improve the result.
Can several people be combined from different photos?
Often, yes. Lighting, angle and image quality need to work together, so Monica will review the photographs before proposing the composition.
Can I commission a memorial portrait?
Yes. Monica approaches remembrance pieces with particular care, working with the images and stories available to create something warm and personal.
How long will my painting take?
Most commissions take 6–12 weeks once painting begins. Drying, framing and delivery may add time, and any important date should be included in your enquiry.
Can the finished work be shipped?
Yes. Collection, framing and insured delivery options can be discussed in your proposal, including delivery outside California.
Begin a conversation
Let’s create something
worth keeping.
Share what you already know—even if it is only the person, animal or memory you want to celebrate. Monica will reply personally with next steps and any questions.
i4arts@yahoo.com- Studio
- Sacramento, California
Visits by appointment - Website
- i4arts.com