Welcome to my Boston Terrier pet portrait of Aspen! This was a fantastic drawing to complete, with a great reference photo that allowed me to capture Aspen’s personality and character. I specialise in hand drawn dog portraits from photos and Boston Terriers are a particularly fun breed to capture in pencil. Scroll down to read more about the commission and see plenty of photos of the portrait.
The photos below show Aspen’s portrait on my plan chest alongside my pencils to help convey its size and detail. These informal shots are often a favourite with clients, offering a peek behind the scenes.
James Mosher from Houston, Texas, contacted me in 2015 to commission a pencil portrait of their beautiful Boston Terrier, Aspen, as a surprise gift for his partner.
The portrait was drawn at 20" x 20" — a bespoke size tailored to suit their home perfectly. I’m always happy to offer custom dimensions in addition to my standard sizes to ensure the composition feels just right.
James was over the moon with the final result, and you can read his feedback below.
If you own a Boston Terrier and would love a custom portrait, feel free to email me with your photos. If you are interested in a Classic drawing of your pet and would like to discuss your ideas, I’d be happy to help! I work from your favourite photos and can help guide you in choosing the best photo for the basis of the drawing.
"Melanie,
Thank you so much!"
Why not send me photos of your dog, cat or horse, I can help you choose the perfect photo for the drawing. We can chat about your pet and your ideas for a custom piece of artwork. Really looking forward to working with you!