Traditional Silhouettes:
a “lost art”, found just for you
Create history, handmade.
Silhouettes are classic, romantic, quaint, charming - and are still a beloved part of our culture after hundreds of years.
Bring Silhouettes By Hand’s iconic handmade, traditionally-made portraits into your special event, public programming, public art commission, private event, corporate party - or even your family home.
Your artist Lauren Muney is an internationally respected artisan and researcher - find out what a true professional can do for you.
Detailed Silhouette Portraits made with only Scissors
Silhouettes are miniature profile portraits. The profiles shown on this website are cut freehand with scissors – without drawing first, or creating by machine, or tracing any shadow.
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Hand-cut Silhouette Portraits at Your Event:
Bring to your event a fascinating interactive activity that entertains and inspires everyone!
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Order Online From Any Location:
Your artist Lauren Muney is always near you, with easy ordering online - anywhere, any time, with any device! Your silhouette is still handmade in the same, traditional manner - freehand, with only scissors.
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Create a Public Art or Public Engagement Project
Co-create a Public Engagement / Community Art event with Silhouettes By Hand . You provide the community - your artist creates the joy.
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Come to a Live Public Event:
Your Silhouettes By Hand profile is an award-winning traditional portrait. You have the easy part: sitting and enjoying the experience. Find your opportunity to sit for your own portrait.
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