Al
Horse Pencil Pet Portrait of Al
Donna Westbrook, UK, enquired to ask if I would be able to draw a portrait of her husband's horse, Al. The surprise portrait was for her husband's birthday in 2012. Donna only had a few photos of Al, as he had sadly passed away that year, so it was a challenge to find one that would work for a pencil portrait.
I chose the best photo from the selection and created a new background for Al, placing him out in the field where he loved to be, in a serene landscape with trees and fields. I also created the portrait at a bespoke size, as the composition was much longer and thinner than the 16 x 12 size Donna initially requested. The final artwork was an 18 x 10 pencil drawing, and I am always happy to create bespoke sizes for my clients!
Donna called me personally to thank me for completing the portrait, as she knew her photos were very limited. She was simply delighted that I was able to create a meaningful portrait for her and her family.
