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Pet and people portrait gallery

Both pet and people portraits can be:

Commissioned triple portrait of lady's first three horses, as a birthday present using owner's photos, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned triple portrait of lady's first three horses, as a birthday present using owner's photos, drawn in soft pastel
Soft pastel portrait of Ezra, an adorable three-month-old Westie puppySoft pastel portrait of Ezra, an adorable three-month-old Westie puppy
Self-portrait of me with my grey horse, taken from my sister's photograph, drawn in soft pastelSelf-portrait of me with my grey horse, taken from my sister's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned double portrait of two horses, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned double portrait of two horses, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel

single

double

triple

or pet and person

Please note, most of the portraits shown here are commissions so they are in private collections and not for sale. They are listed to show examples of my work.
Those portraits that are for sale will be listed in my shop.

People portraits are usually painted in acrylics on stretched canvas

As the nation prepared to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 2022, I created this portrait to mark her 70 years on the British throne. Sadly, it was used in tribute to her when she passed a few months later.

Portrait of Prince Philip, painted in acrylics as a tribute following his death; background reflects naval and environmental Portrait of Prince Philip, painted in acrylics as a tribute following his death; background reflects naval and environmental

When The Queen and the nation mourned the passing of HRH The Prince Philip in 2021, I created this portrait in tribute to him and the service he gave to Queen and country.

Portrait of Professor Phillip Murphy in academic robes; painted in acrylics with background reflecting wealth of learningPortrait of Professor Phillip Murphy in academic robes; painted in acrylics with background reflecting wealth of learning

Commissioned portrait of Professor Philip Murphy, pictured in his academic robes, with a background indicating the wealth of learning that he has.

Portrait of Bennedict Cumberbatch in his role as the new Sherlock; painted in acrylics.Portrait of Bennedict Cumberbatch in his role as the new Sherlock; painted in acrylics.
Commissioned portrait of a lady, taken from friend's photograph, painted in acrylics with background of her home in SpainCommissioned portrait of a lady, taken from friend's photograph, painted in acrylics with background of her home in Spain

Commissioned portrait of a lady who loved being on the beaches of her home in Spain so I used it as a vibrant and fitting backdrop to compliment her sunny nature.

Benedict Cumberbatch is pictured here in my favourite role of his - the new Sherlock - with a background suggesting dark Victorian London.

Portraits are as unique as the person so they make perfect gifts.

To chat to me about how to commission a portrait, please get in touch using the message box below

Give a unique person a unique gift of a unique work of art featuring their unique pet

Pet portraits are usually drawn in soft pastel on paper and will be mounted and framed

Commissioned portrait of fun-loving dog, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned portrait of fun-loving dog, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned triple portrait of 3 dogs, inseparable pals, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned triple portrait of 3 dogs, inseparable pals, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned portrait of black Labrador dog, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned portrait of black Labrador dog, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned portrait of black and white cat, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned portrait of black and white cat, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned portrait of chestnut horse, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned portrait of chestnut horse, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned portrait of cream, English shorthair cat, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned portrait of cream, English shorthair cat, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned portrait of grey pony, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned portrait of grey pony, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Please note, most of the portraits shown here are commissions so they are in private collections and not for sale. They are listed to show examples of my work.
Those portraits that are for sale will be listed in my shop.
Soft pastel portrait of Ezra, an adorable three-month-old Westie puppySoft pastel portrait of Ezra, an adorable three-month-old Westie puppy
Commissioned double portrait of two horses, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned double portrait of two horses, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned triple portrait of lady's first three horses, as a birthday present using owner's photos, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned triple portrait of lady's first three horses, as a birthday present using owner's photos, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned portrait of Westie dog, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned portrait of Westie dog, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned portrait of dog, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned portrait of dog, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned portrait of a horse, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned portrait of a horse, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned portrait of chestnut pony, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned portrait of chestnut pony, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Commissioned portrait of dog, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastelCommissioned portrait of dog, taken from owner's photograph, drawn in soft pastel

If preferred, pet portraits can be painted in acrylics and people portraits can be drawn in soft pastel

Commissioned portrait of dog in their favourite bed, taken from owner's photograph, painted in acrylicsCommissioned portrait of dog in their favourite bed, taken from owner's photograph, painted in acrylics
Portrait of a man, looking pensive and wistful, taken from a photograph, drawn in soft pastelPortrait of a man, looking pensive and wistful, taken from a photograph, drawn in soft pastel
Portrait of Princess Charlotte, aged 3, drawn in soft pastel.Portrait of Princess Charlotte, aged 3, drawn in soft pastel.
Portrait of pet pig Napleon, painted from photographs from his owner, in acrylics on stretched canvas.Portrait of pet pig Napleon, painted from photographs from his owner, in acrylics on stretched canvas.
Portrait of a loving engaged couple commissioned by him as Christmas present for his fiancée. Portrait drawn in soft pastel.Portrait of a loving engaged couple commissioned by him as Christmas present for his fiancée. Portrait drawn in soft pastel.
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Get in touch

Use the message box to drop me a line if you want to:

  • purchase my paintings or drawings;

  • discuss commissioning me to create a unique work of art especially for you;

  • have a question to be answered in a future Picture Perfect blog post;

  • join one of my face-to-face painting or drawing classes in West Lancashire or have private coaching online;

  • discuss a bespoke staff development event using art to encourage teamwork and leadership

Contacts

0044 77242 00779
youcandrawandpaint@gmail.com

Lancashire Artist of the Year 2024 Finalist