Northern Virginia · Made locally

Made with care. Handled by Mateo.

Brownies worth hiding from your family. Portraits drawn one line at a time. Local pickup and haul when something simply needs to go.

See what’s available Baked, drawn & hauled,
personalized to your needs.
Stack of fudgy brownies
Portrait sketch in progress with pen
Brownies packed in a kraft box
Finished graphite portrait by Mateo
Brownies boxed with a black Made by Mateo sleeve
Pencil line sketch by Mateo
Close-up of a brownie with a crackled top
Color portrait illustration by Mateo
Brownie wrapped in parchment with a Made by Mateo sticker
FRESH BAKED PORTRAITS THAT LAST LOCAL PICKUP HAULED WHEN IT’S TIME TO GO
Shop · 3 offers

What sounds good?

Brownies, a portrait, or a hand with the haul. Choose what you came for and make it yours.

Fresh baked$20 / box

Brownie Box

Small-batch, fudgy brownies baked to order for sharing, gifting, or very questionable sharing.

Reference photograph used for a portrait
01 Reference
Initial pencil outline of the portrait
02 Outline
Finished graphite portrait by Mateo
03 Finished
Hand drawnfrom $60

Custom Portrait

Graphite or color portraits made from your reference photos, with options for people, pets, size, and framing.

White pickup truck, temporary representative photo Representative photo
Local pickupfrom $165

Pickup + Haul

From a small curbside load to a full truck. Send photos first so the job, labor, distance, and price can be confirmed.

Portrait work

From the first line to the finished piece.

Graphite, ink, and color. Every piece is drawn by hand, one line at a time.

Color portrait by Mateo
Color illustration of two figures by Mateo
Portrait sketch in progress
Pencil sketch of a couple
Ink drawing by Mateo
Line sketch by Mateo
How it works

Choose it. Make it yours. I’ll take it from there.

  1. 01

    Choose

    Start with brownies, a custom portrait, or a pickup request.

  2. 02

    Customize

    Choose the details that fit. Portrait and haul estimates update as you go.

  3. 03

    Confirm

    For custom work and hauling, Mateo confirms timing and details before the job is final.

  4. 04

    Checkout

    Pay online when ready, with card checkout and approved local payment options at launch.

Mateo's hand drawing a portrait in pencil
About Mateo

Made locally, one order at a time.

Drawing has been part of Mateo’s life for years, and he has been baking brownies for repeat customers for nearly two years. Pickup and hauling is the newest addition: practical local help now that he has his own truck.

Based in
Northern Virginia
Works
Solo, by appointment
Makes
Brownies · Portraits · Hauls

Availability depends on location, schedule, load, and labor needed.

Questions before ordering?

Ask first. Order when you’re ready.

Not sure about a portrait deadline or whether a load will fit? Send Mateo a quick message before you order.

Text Mateo Email Mateo

Texts go to 703‑297‑7817. Replies usually come the same day.

Ready when you are

Need something made, drawn, or gone?

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