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Custom Collage Couple's Portrait

Created by James Gallagher

Handcrafted from printed ephemera and vintage book pages, this unique collage transforms a favorite photo into a timeless expression of love.

$350.00

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Independent Maker

Made in USA

What Makes It Uncommon

Every love story is made of moments—shared glances, laughter, a quiet touch—and this unique portrait captures that feeling in paper form. Artist James Gallagher takes inspiration from your favorite photo to create a one-of-a-kind collage, crafted entirely from printed ephemera that he collects and cuts by hand. Each shade and texture is sourced from art books, vintage magazines, and catalogs, then layered and glued into a portrait rich with depth and meaning. No paint, no printing—just paper, thoughtfully arranged to tell your story. Mounted on the warm, timeworn pages of a vintage book, each finished piece feels like a timeless tale lovingly put together just for you.

  • A meaningful gift for weddings, anniversaries, or any love worth celebrating.
  • Inspired by your submitted photo, this handmade collage portrait is created from layered and glued cut paper—no paint or mixed media.
  • Composed from hand-selected pages of art books, magazines, and catalogs, then mounted on authentic vintage book pages.
  • Sealed for UV protection and long life; arrives ready to frame.
  • Measures approximately 10" x 12" (there may be some slight variation in size due to the vintage background book pages).
  • Handmade in New York.

created by

James Gallagher

James Gallagher is a Brooklyn-based artist who creates soulful collage portraits from paper, scissors, and decades of collected ephemera. Originally from Michigan, James studied illustration in NYC and fell in love with collage while navigating new parenthood and tight deadlines. His work draws from Expressionism, Dada, and Surrealism, and his home studio is a treasure trove of vintage books, magazines, and found imagery. Each piece is handmade with heart, guided by his love of storytelling, and helpful guidance from his family.

This is a made-to-order item that ships directly from the maker. If you order today your item will ship no later than 12/15/2025.

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Made from

paper

Measurements

10" L x 12" W

Care

Gently dust

Item ID

62133

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Out of the Ordinary Keepsake

This portrait of my husband and me on our wedding day brings a smile to my face every time I see it! The artist did such a fantastic job capturing us, I'm blown away by how he managed to create such detail and feeling with just layers of paper. And the book page background just adds to the uniqueness. We don't decorate with a lot of photos in our home, so this feels like a special glimpse into our wedding day that we're delighted to display on our walls.

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