About
About Artexture Studio
Created to be kept.
Artexture Studio creates contemporary charcoal portraits designed to become lasting pieces of personal history.
Each portrait is individually created from your photographs, capturing not only likeness but character, presence and emotion.
Working in charcoal allows for depth, atmosphere and timeless simplicity, resulting in artwork designed to be displayed, treasured and passed on.
Every commission is approached with care, craftsmanship and a commitment to creating artwork that remains meaningful long after the photograph was taken.
About Nick Blanchet
Drawing has always been where my creative journey begins.
For more than three decades I have worked within the design industry as a Creative Director, Design Manager and Product Developer and Designer, creating products, building brands and leading creative teams across Australia and New Zealand.
Artexture Studio represents a return to where my creative journey began — drawing.
Combining traditional charcoal techniques with contemporary presentation, I create portraits that celebrate people, pets and the relationships that matter most.
Based in Melbourne, every portrait is individually created with care, attention and a commitment to producing artwork of lasting value.
Studio Philosophy
Created to be kept.
In a world where most images exist only on screens, a hand-drawn portrait offers something more enduring.
Charcoal is honest, expressive and timeless. It strips away distraction and focuses attention on what matters most — the subject.
The objective is not simply to reproduce a photograph but to create an artwork that captures presence, personality and connection.
Every portrait is created to become part of your story and something you will be proud to keep for a lifetime.
Hand Drawn
Every portrait is individually created using professional charcoal techniques on premium artist paper.
Meaningful
Capturing character, emotion and presence rather than simply reproducing a photograph.
Timeless
Created to become part of your home, your family story and your future memories.
Contemporary Charcoal Portraits
Portraits of people and pets, individually commissioned and hand drawn in Melbourne.
Created to be kept.