You're Still Scrolling Pinterest for "Close Enough" Character Art

Why you've saved 47 versions of someone else's character, and the real reason you haven't commissioned your own

I see you.
 

3 AM. Pinterest board labeled "D&D Characters." 247 pins saved.
 

Another scroll session searching for that one image that's almost your character. Almost her hair. Almost her expression. Almost her vibe.

You find something 70% right and pin it anyway. Add it to the collection of beautiful strangers wearing your character's face.

Your search history tells the story:

"female tiefling cleric aesthetic"

"blue skin fantasy character"

"sad warrior woman fantasy art"

"character with scars fantasy"

Building a Frankenstein's monster of references. This one's hair. That one's armor. Her expression but with those scars.


But your actual character? The one who lives rent-free in your head?


She's still invisible.


And here's what breaks my heart: 

 

You think this is the only way.

Why You Haven't Commissioned

I know exactly why you're still scrolling instead of commissioning. 

Because every time you think about actually getting art, the same fears flood in:

The Scam Fear: You've seen the horror stories. Money sent, artist vanishes. Seven months of excuses.

The Description Paralysis: Your character is perfectly clear in your mind, but the moment you try to write it down? "She's strong but vulnerable, fierce but kind, battle-worn but hopeful..." It feels ridiculous.

The Perfectionist Trap: What if you pay $200 and they get it wrong? What if her eyes are too hard? Her expression too cold? What if it's beautiful but it's not her?

So you stay safe. You keep scrolling. You keep saving images of other people's characters, telling yourself that tomorrow you'll finally be brave enough to commission your own.

Tomorrow never comes.

The Hidden Cost of "Close Enough"

That Pinterest board isn't neutral. It's actively erasing your character.


Every session you play with the wrong reference, your actual character fades a little more. 

 

Every time you say "she looks like this, but imagine..." a piece of her dies.


Your party sees the collected references. The DM describes the Pinterest version. 

 

And slowly, session by session, your character becomes a ghost, haunting the gap between your imagination and everyone else's perception.


You know that ache when someone describes your character wrong? 

 

When they reference the placeholder instead of the person you actually created?


That's your character trying to exist. And failing.

What Changes When You Stop Compromising

Imagine this instead:

You pay upfront: but it's fully refundable if you're not happy. 

 

Not "store credit." 

Not "partial refund minus artist time."

 

You get a polished first draft in two weeks. Not a rough sketch you have to imagine into completion. 

 

A real portrait you can judge properly.

You work directly with the artist. No middlemen. No confusion. No broken telephone through three different messaging platforms.


You get unlimited revisions. Not "three rounds included, then $20 per change." Actual revisions until it's right.


This isn't fantasy. This is what happens when someone finally says:

 

"The old system is broken. Let's build something that actually works."

I Was You, Scrolling at 3 AM

👋 I'm Jan, and I run FondlyFramed.

 

My Pinterest boards were legendary. "Dark-haired rogues." "Tired clerics." "Warriors who've seen too much." Hundreds of pins. Zero actual characters.

 

I spent three years building reference boards for characters who deserved better. Three years of "she looks like this but with this but not that."

 

The breaking point came when my character died. 

 

Four years of playing her. 

 

Six Pinterest boards of references. And when she was gone, I realized I had nothing real of her. Just a collection of other people's art that was never quite right.

 

That's when I understood: 

 

The system wasn't built for people like us. People who care too much. People who see every detail. People who know the difference between "a scar" and "the scar that changed everything."

 

So I built something different.

Your Character, Not Another Pinterest Approximation

Here’s how I remove the risk:

Refund on the first polished draft if you don’t love it. Every penny back. No kill fee.

Two-week timeline for that first draft, guaranteed.

Unlimited edits until it’s right.

Direct access to me throughout.

The Character Blueprint so you never have to “be the art director.” It asks the questions that actually matter: what must be captured, where creative freedom helps, and the mood you see, so nothing crucial gets lost between your vision and the final art.

Why I can offer this: I’m a player, too. I know the difference between “half-orc barbarian” and your half-orc barbarian. I understand why the scar placement matters. I speak both languages: artist and player.

Plus Something Pinterest Can't Give You

This month, every commission includes a free Living Motion upgrade.

Subtle breathing animation

Flowing cloaks and hair

Glowing magical effects

Drops straight into Roll20 or Foundry. Your static token days are over.
 

But honestly? The animation is just a bonus. The real value is finally having art that's actually your character. 

 

The one in your head. 

The one you've been playing for years.

The one who deserves to be seen.

Stop Scrolling. Start Seeing.

Right now, you have a choice.


You can close this tab. Go back to Pinterest. Save another dozen images that aren't quite right. Play another session with placeholder art. 

 

Let your character stay invisible for another year.
 

Or you can finally do the thing you've been putting off.
 

No risk. No gambling. No regret.
 

Just your character, finally real, finally visible, finally free from that Pinterest board.
 

I only take 15 commissions per month. There are 4 spots left.

P.S. — That Pinterest board you've been building? Don't delete it yet. It's actually perfect reference material when combined with the Character Blueprint. Finally, all that collecting will pay off.

Real Players, Real Victories

I could tell you all day about bringing characters to life. But here's what players who've finally met their heroes face-to-face have to say:

10/10 recommend Jan!

I spent weeks looking on Reddit, getting frustrated by the lack of price disclosure and feeling nervous about getting ghosted. Then I found Jan through a Facebook ad. She brought every detail to life based on written descriptions, scattered references, and a mediocre Hero Forge image. I'm so glad I took the plunge!

-Kaitlyn G.

Verified Customer

She really gets your character

Jan understands visual storytelling takes intentional reflection. She's not a 'draw a pair of boots' artist, but a 'where have those boots been, how many miles have they seen?' kind of artist. You can't teach that kind of care and curiosity. It turned out spectacular, can't wait for my next character!

-Jayce S.

Verified Customer

Jan brought my character to life!

Honestly, I was scared at first, because I'm really picky with art. But Jan managed to gather everything I described into the picture. I nearly heard my character speaking out of it. Her eyes seemed to be alive. It was worth every bit of anxiety and doubt I had going in.

-Luzy L.

Verified Customer

Even better than Hero Forge

The Weaver has been my character for a year and a half, and I could never get them right with Hero Forge or my own drawings. Jan brought this enigmatic courtier to life perfectly. I'll definitely commission again when the campaign wraps to show how the character has changed and evolved.

-Gale S.

Verified Customer

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What does my order include?

1) A custom hand-painted portrait of your character

 

2) My Heroic Money Back Guarantee

3) Unlimited revisions until it's perfect

 

4) 2-week turnaround on your first concept

 

5) Limited Bonus: Get a Free Living Motion upgrade on your finalized portrait. (Regular Price: $50, Limit 1 per customer)

Not sure where to start or how to describe your character?

No problem at all! I'll guide you through the commission process step-by-step. Many of my clients are first-time commissioners, so you're in good company.

 

If you'd like to be extra prepared, you're welcome to grab a free Character Blueprint and fill that out with as much or as little detail as you feel comfortable with.

 

Otherwise, you can simply make a purchase, and I'll personally walk you through everything from there. My goal is to make this easy and enjoyable for you!

How does the Money‑Back Guarantee work?

After I deliver your polished concept (in around 2 weeks), you will have 3 days to decide if the art feels right. If not, just email me, I'll refund you in full.

Once I start revisions, the guarantee ends. Simple, risk‑free, and there so you can commission with confidence.(See the full Refund Policy for the fine print.)

 

I truly believe every D&D player deserves to see their hero come to life. This guarantee is just my way of making sure you feel safe jumping in.

Why should I get a character portrait?

Because right now, you're the only one who truly sees your character.

 

After 200+ hours of play, your party still forgets their name. The DM overlooks your backstory. That epic moment from last month? Already forgotten.

 

And I know that your ChatGPT placeholder isn't cutting it either.

 

A portrait changes the entire table dynamic. Suddenly, you're not "the wizard", you're Kalendra the Stormcaller. Your plot hooks get woven in. Your victories stick in everyone's memory. You go from background player to the character everyone's invested in.

 

Plus, campaigns end. Groups drift apart. But that hero who's lived in your head for years? They deserve to exist beyond your imagination.

 

A portrait isn't just art, it's proof that all those Thursday nights mattered.

 

And with Living Motion, they don't just exist, they breathe.

 

Bottom line: Your character has earned the right to be seen, remembered, and immortalized. 

 

The only question is whether it happens before your campaign ends.

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