Your memories, drawn by hand.
Share the moments that matter and I’ll weave them into a single, one-of-a-kind ink drawing — a keepsake made only for you.
A memory map — a life in one drawingHow it works
Three simple steps from your memories to a finished piece.
1 · Choose a package
Check which months are open, pick your slot, and check out securely.
2 · Share your memories
Answer gentle prompts for 30–50 moments — people, places, and the small details that matter.
3 · Receive your artwork
I hand-draw your story, print it A3, and post it to you — a finished, personal keepsake to treasure.
Selected work
Real pieces — from full memory maps to treasured places.
Commission a piece
I take 2 commissions a month. Check availability, then share your memories.
Choose your month
I need 2–4 weeks’ notice to start, so the soonest months fill fast.
The Memory Portrait
- 30–50 memories woven into one piece
- Hand-drawn, one of a kind, drawn only for you
- A3 fine-art print, unframed
- Delivered free in New Zealand · worldwide for NZ$45
- One round of revisions
Custom sizes or more memories
- Larger or multi-panel works
- More than 50 memories
- Murals, group, or memorial pieces
- Framing
What people say
Kind words from people who now have their story on the wall.
“I cried when I opened it. Ashleigh captured our whole life together in one drawing.”
— Marama, Wellington“The questions made me remember things I'd forgotten. The finished piece is perfect.”
— James, Auckland“A gift for my mum's 70th. She says it's the best present she's ever had.”
— Sophie, Christchurch
Hi, I’m Ashleigh.
I draw people’s memories for a living, in black and white ink, and it’s the best job in the world. Every commission starts with your story — the moments, people, and small details that make a life yours.
I work by hand, one piece at a time, so no two are ever alike. When we’re done, you’ll have something that could only ever be yours.
Start your commissionGood to know
The details before you commission.
How many commissions do you take?
Two per month, so each piece gets my full attention. Once a month's two slots are taken, a single premium slot (+50%) may open — otherwise you can book the next available month.
How far ahead do I need to book?
I need at least 2 weeks' notice, ideally 4. The calendar shows which months are open and how many slots remain.
What's your cancellation and refund policy?
NZ$100 of your payment is non-refundable if you cancel. If you cancel before I start your piece, the rest is refunded; once I've started, the balance is non-refundable. This doesn't affect your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act. The full commission terms are linked at the bottom of every page.
What do I get, and who owns the artwork?
A one-of-a-kind hand-drawn ink piece, printed A3 on fine-art paper, unframed, and posted to you. Delivery is free anywhere in New Zealand; anywhere else in the world it's a flat NZ$45 toward postage, added at checkout. I retain copyright; the print is yours for personal display, not resale. Other sizes and commercial use can be arranged — just ask before you book.
I'm overseas. What about customs and duty?
I post worldwide, and the NZ$45 at checkout covers my end of it. What I can't cover is your end: some countries charge import duty, VAT, or a handling fee when the parcel arrives, and that's set by them rather than by me. It's payable by you, and I have no way to quote or refund it. If you'd like, email me before you book and I'll tell you what I know about posting to where you are.
Ready to tell your story?
Commission a piece today and share your memories when you’re ready.
Commission a piece