Traditional colour pencil

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Memorialize your little one in fine, lifelike detail. Our meticulous UK artist Mary puts pencil to paper to create these glossy colour pencil portraits, brimming with heartfelt detail. Perfect for fine detail and short fur!

Choose colour pencil for a timeless pet portrait that looks stunning wherever it is displayed. Available with a white, grey and cream background to suit you pet.

Send us your best photo of your dearest friend(s), and in just 21 days, you’ll receive a professional portrait that captures so much more than a photograph ever could – that “welcome home” feeling, those quiet nights on the couch, and those perfect days at the park.

The Artist

I’m based in Manchester and draw 5 days a week! My favourite animal to draw are short haired dogs, like bulldogs. I love drawing the detail in their noses and getting the fur direction perfect. I have one dog called Leroy Winston. Growing up, my family looked after guide dogs so we always had a dog in the home. My mum also owns a dog & cat boarding kennels where I’ll work when I can! I have fallen in love with coloured pencil and love the ability to layer the colours on top of each other to get perfect result.

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What others say about Mary

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Giorgia, Worthing

Materials

Sepia pencils on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper, a smooth, off white heavyweight 270 gsm paper. Choose between a sepia or black and white finish

Sizes

Please note actual sizes of artwork:

SMALL: 1 person/pet head only. Mount 25 x 30cm. Artwork 15 x 21cm

MEDIUM: 1 or 2 subjects. Mount 28 x 36cm. Artwork 21 x 30cm

LARGE: 1 full body or 2 or 3 people/pets. Mount 40 x 50cm.  Artwork 30 x 42cm

Framing

Professionally framed in a choice of solid wood frames, made in the UK, from FSC wood, with real glass glazing. Choose from standard or premium style frames. Choose the frame colour once you’ve viewed your portrait.  View samples

Extra Subjects?

We can include two people or pets on a large portrait, and up to three on n extra large portrait. The cost for an extra person or pet is £75. We can combine and paint from different photos to guarantee the best composition.

Your Photos

Please upload or email up to 6 good quality photos to our team. Read advice on taking photos here

Delivery

We guarantee delivery within 3 weeks of receiving your order. 

UK tracked & signed DHL next day courier delivery is £6.50 and FREE on orders over £250. Shipping is FREE for Gift Card purchases. We guarantee delivery to your door within 3 weeks (21 days) of receiving your order. Shipping to Europe (non UK) is £15.00 and £25.00 to the rest of the world

Guarantee

We offer a likeness guarantee. If you are not 100% happy with your portrait we’ll issue you a full refund. No questions asked. See our refund policy

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    Meryl, Surrey

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    Barry, Manchester

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    Karen, Wilts

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    Liz, Northampton

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    John, London

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    Matthew, Horsham

  • Received today, beautifully packed. I must pass on our heartfelt thanks. The likenesses are bang on but the work is much, much more than a recreation of a photograph. It’s a fantastic piece of art – and we love it. An exemplary service. View this artist

    Bill, Kent

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    Susan, St Albans

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    Eileen, Ross on Wye

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    Mike, Knaresborough

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    Tracy, Herts

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    Adam, Shropshire

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    Alison, Derbyshire

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    James, Dorset

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    Elliot, London

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    Liz, Kettering

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    Ian, Essex

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    Anna, France

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    Julie, Nottingham

  • My painting arrived safely today and it’s absolutely great. Thank you all very much for such a fabulous service. And to the very talented Margaret! View this artist

    Christine, Leeds

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    Michelle, Newcastle

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    Jay, Leicester

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