Message from Ben
"Look utterly delicious Melanie.
Wow wow wow.
Ben xx" – Ben
Welcome to my gallery of latest pencil pet portraits, featuring some of my most recent dog, cat and horse commissions to come off my drawing board. Each portrait is hand drawn from your favourite photos, using graphite pencil on Italian hand made paper tailored to your requirements. Whether it’s a birthday gift, a memorial for a much loved companion, or simply a way to celebrate your bestfriend, my custom pet portraits are created with care and precision. I have over 25 years of experience in drawing pets for commission. My page is updated regularly, so do check back to see what I’ve been working on!
I very much enjoyed drawing Obi, it was probably one of my top favourite drawings from 2024. Obi has such a sweet and happy face and beautiful fur. I hope you enjoy viewing the photos of him below along with him on my desk too. You can also read the full story behind Obi’s golden Cockerpoo pencil portrait, including client feedback and close-up photos, over on my blog post Golden Cockerpoo Pencil Portrait of Obi.
"Look utterly delicious Melanie.
Wow wow wow.
Ben xx" – Ben
Another of my absolute favoruite drawings of 2024. View photos below of the portrait, however if you woul dlike to see a vidoe of the recpient openitng the portrait head over to my dedicated blog post about Widgeon. You can read the full story and see more close up images too - Cocker Spaniel pencil portrait of Widgeon.
"It's stunning, thank you so much for doing it so quick as well. She loves it in case you hadn't guessed! Thanks Again" – Mark
I was really thrilled to draw Mollie such a beautiful Spaniel and one of my favourite breeds to portray. Dan and I arranged the portrait via WhatsApp, and he was absolutely delighted with the final result. Read more about Mollie’s full body Cocker Spaniel pencil portrait, with detailed photos and the story behind the commission, over on my dedicated pet portrait blog post - Cocker Spaniel Pet Portrait.
"Absolutely perfect. I love it. Thank you so much!
It captures the look she gives us so often.
I can't wait to give it to Louise." – Dan
Mike and his family contacted me after their beloved Golden Retriever, Sam, passed away. They wanted two portraits one capturing Sam as a younger dog and another in her later years. This was a beautiful way to remember Sam, as dogs certainly do change as they mature. Mike and his family were over the moon with the drawings, as you can read below. Learn more about Sam’s beautiful Golden Retriever portrait and view extra sketches and details on my blog feature here - Two Golden Retriever Pencil Portraits of Sam.
"I can't describe the emotions that came over my wife and me. Absolutely incredible.
Thank you and please thank your husband as well. You are truly an amazing artist."
"We received the portraits of Sam today, and they brought tears to our eyes.
Thank you for everything." – Mike
Working with returning customers for my pencil pet portraits is always a pleasure. Adriana from Brazil got in touch as she wanted to commission a pencil drawing of her gorgeous French Bulldog Leon. Isn't he adorable! Adriana was thrilled with my drawing and now Leon will match the other drawing I completed in size and style too. You can also see how Leon’s French Bulldog pencil drawing was created, with insights into the commission process and more photos on my dedicated blog post - French Bulldog Pencil Drawing of Leon.
"I simply loved so so much!!!" – Adriana
Ted's portrait was created for Victoria to give as a birthday surprise to her husband. Victoria sent these amazing messages via WhatsApp when she saw the final photos of Ted's portrait. I absolutely loved reading her words, it really came from the heart and I’m sure her husband was impressed when he received his drawing too. Read more about my pencil portrait of Ted the Black Labrador on the dedicated page on my pet portraits blog.
"THESE are unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like just absolutely beautiful!
I can’t fault it
Thank you SO much
My husband will be beside himself
These are so special—I am just GOODNESS me, look at it!
Thank you!" – Victoria
I very much enjoyed drawing Betty for Amy and her family. I hope I have managed to bring back the beautiful memories they all once shared with her. Read the story behind the Black Labrador pencil portrait of Betty on my dedicated blog post - Labrador Pencil Portrait.
"Just to confirm I received the picture yesterday and my mum has it now – absolutely loves it! Thank you very much!" – Amy
Daisy contacted me in 2022 enquiring about a portrait of her parents' dog, Kegan, who had sadly passed away. Daisy wanted to give them something truly special to treasure. The chosen photo was one of their favorites and we decided to remove the blanket pattern, keeping the focus entirely on her. Daisy later sent some wonderful photos of her parents opening the portrait which you can see below. You can also see Kegan’s pencil portrait and read the full sgtory on my pet portraits blog too.
"Hi Melanie,
The photos of the drawing are absolutely incredible!!!! I’m blown away by how you have truly managed to capture her.
You can see her sad little eyes perfectly. This is really going to give them something to smile about.
The picture is perfect just how it is. Removing Kegan’s face from the bed really puts the focus on her.
I don’t think there is a single adjustment I would like to make. It looks identical to the photo.
Honestly, I’m over the moon with it.
Thank you so much!!" – Daisy
I was absolutely thrilled to create this pencil portrait of Beano. The reference photo was perfect for a portrait detailed, taken at a fantastic angle and beautifully lit in natural outdoor sunshine. My client, Ellen, commissioned this drawing as a surprise Christmas gift for her husband. Take a closer look at Beano’s pencil pet portrait and read the story behind the drawing on my blog - Pencil pet Portrait of Beano.
"I'm stunned by those photos, they are fantastic. You have such a talent!
Ellen also messaged again when she sent a photo of her husband with the final framed portrait and a big smile:
Adam, my husband, was so happy with the picture. He has it on the wall of his study, so it's directly in his line of sight while he's working.
Thank you for doing such an amazing job!" – Ellen
