Black Labrador Pencil Portrait

Welcome to my custom Black Labrador pencil portrait of Dexter, Tui, and Perdy! This hand-drawn pet portrait was commissioned from a favourite photo as a special 60th birthday present for a client in the UK.
I specialise in pencil pet portraits of dogs, including Labrador pencil drawings, created entirely from your photos. Each portrait is drawn by hand using graphite pencils, capturing every detail of your dog’s personality. Scroll to read more about the commission and view photos of the drawing, including its final framed version.

Black Labrador Portrait in Pencil

The photos below show the portrait prior to framing on my plan chest with my pencils for scale. This was a fairly large drawing to comfortably include all three dogs in a full-body composition.

The Story Behind Dexter, Tui and Perdy’s Portrait

Heather contacted me in 2016 to commission a portrait of their three beloved Labradors—Dexter, Tui, and Perdy—as a surprise birthday gift for her mother’s 60th birthday. She had a wonderful reference photo of them sitting together, which captured their personalities beautifully.

The portrait was created at 24" x 18", one of my larger sizes, ensuring all three dogs could be drawn in full-body detail. To complete the gift, Heather also commissioned a besoke frame so the portrait would be ready to hang immediately upon arrival.

Heather was thrilled when she saw the final drawing and you can read her feedback below.

Quick Facts

Pet Names: Dexter, Tui and Perdy
Breed: Black Labradors
Commissioned By: Heather, UK
Occasion: 60th Birthday Gift
Medium: Pencil Drawing
Size: 24" x 18"

Happy Clients...

"Hello Melanie,
The portrait is absolutely beautiful! Really excited to give it to her :-)
Thank you so much!!
Best Wishes,
Heather"

The Pencil Pet Portrait Framed

The pencil drawing was framed by my local framer in a beautiful gold frame. Below you can see some photos of the framed portrait.

Commission Your Own Black Labrador Portrait

Black Labradors look stunning as a custom pencil portrait, especially when drawn from your own favourite photos. If you are looking to commission a Labrador pencil portrait, I’d love to create one for you. Contact me anytime with your photos, and we can discuss your ideas!

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