Pet Portraits in Pencil or Coloured Pencil from Photos

 

 

 

 

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Shane's A3 Pencil Pet Portrait

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Pet portraits make wonderful gifts!

Pencil portrait artist Anna Shipstone carefully blends and builds the colours in her pet portraits - the result glows with colour, bringing your pet to life.

To read more, and see portraits in progress, click the pet portraits tutorial link on the left of the page. Or visit the Pet Portraits Gallery for more examples.

To discuss your pet portrait, simply Email your favourite photos. The artist will edit your pictures if necessary, and email suggested compositions back to you. No deposit is required.

For advice about sending and taking pet photos, please Click Here.

All pet portraits are insured.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PET PORTRAITS - PRICES

 

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How to Pay

 

Depending on complexity, backgrounds may cost extra. P&P is £5.50 for UK. Will also post worldwide.

All pet portraits are sent via Special Delivery and insured.

To enquire about pet portraits of more than 3 animals please Contact the Artist

 

You will have the chance to approve your drawing before you pay

but please understand that pet portraits cannot be dispatched without cleared payment.

 

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Pencil Drawing of Scotts - Greyhound

UK's first Reading Education Assistance Dog.

(Promotional pencil pet portrait donated by the artist)

 

 

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Gulu's Pet Portrait

 

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Pet Portrait, Bird

 

Paying For Pet Portraits

 

Payment is not required until you have approved your pet portrait online.

Paypal, cheque, postal order, bank transfer or cash deposit are all accepted.

Please understand that pet portraits cannot be dispatched until payment has cleared.

 

 

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Coloured Pencil Pet Portrait with Landscape

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Vida's Colour Pencil Pet Portrait

 

 

 

 

 

Sending Pet Photographs

 

Please realise that the quality of your pet portrait depends on the photos.

Photos should be emailed by clicking "insert" followed by "file attachment."

Digital pet photos can also be posted on a disc.

Multiple photos can usually be combined into one pet portrait.

Pet photos will not be displayed without permission.

 

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Pet Portrait - Tess

 

Taking Pet Photographs

 

To bring out the best in your pet, a photo outside in natural light is preferable.

For the best portrait, look across as your pet rather than down when you take your photo.

An attractive background is nice, although this can always be improvised into the final pet portrait.

Red-eye, poor contrast etc. can be rectified by the artist.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What's your turnover time?

Ans: Estimated delivery date for newly ordered pet portraits is September 2010 (Updated Feb. 2nd. '10)

2. How much do your pet portraits cost to commission?

Ans: The price table can be found here. It lists sizes of pet portrait, and the two media of pencil and coloured pencil.

3. Which photos do I send and how?

Ans: Details about sending and taking pet photos can be found here.

4. How can I be sure my portrait won't get damaged?

Ans: All pet portraits are packed very securely and insured.

5. What about payment?

Ans: Payment is not required until you have approved your pet portrait via email. Ways you can pay are listed here.

6. How do you draw your pet portraits?

Ans: The pet portraits tutorial has information about techiques, plus photos of pet portraits in progress.

7. Can I choose the kind of paper you draw my pet portrait on?

Ans: Because of the methods art materials used, I use the smooth paper for pencil and a textured paper for coloured portraits.

8. Will my pet portrait be shown on your website?

Ans: New pet portraits may be featured: please inform me if you do not wish this.

9. I ordered a pet portrait, but I need to cancel. Is this okay?

Ans: Orders for pet portraits may be cancelled at any time.

10. What if I don't like my pet portrait?

Ans: Any dissatisfied client will be refunded on receipt of artwork returned within 14 days, including the postage for returning it. Returns Policy.

11. Do you frame your pet portraits?

Ans: Although I don't offer framing, I have compiled advice on framing pencil and coloured pencil pet portraits here.

 

 

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A selection from past portrait clients.

 

" This drawing is more than I could ever ask for. Rodrigo was the most beautiful dog we've ever known and now I can see him forever in this drawing." (Amy - Commemorative Pet Portrait, '07)

“This has been very therapeutic for me … thank you for the sensitive way in which you have dealt with my request …” (Gloria - Commemorative Pencil Baby Portrait, ’08)

"It looks so much better than the actual photo ... you've also been an absolute pleasure to deal with! Thank you for saving us from boring-present hell!" (Jo - Pencil Drawing, Church Door, '09)

“Anna - Many thanks for this. I have to say it took many hours of searching on the net to find someone who I thought could do this. In fact I think you have exceeded the high expectations I had based on the examples on your website …” (Graham – Commemorative Portrait, ’08)

“… it was the best anniversary present ever!” (Taru – Coloured Pencil Portrait,’07)

“Dear Anna, Your picture has evoked so many emotions in me … You have given me the photo I never got the chance to take. You have also made Luke look so serene. I can see in your portrait how Luke would look today, if he had not been so ill and I could not ask for more …” (Jacqui - Commemorative Baby Portrait; Pencil, ’08)

" ... I also wanted to thankyou for the constant contact throughout my portrait as its nice to be kept informed of any progress." (Leona, Pencil Pet Portrait, '08)

“I have just received the portrait and I couldn't be more pleased with it.  I am having a coffee morning for Swiss Mums next Thursday and I shall proudly be displaying the portrait …” (Lizzie – Children’s Pencil Portrait,’08)

"I must thank you for the 2 pet portraits of lurchers my husband commissioned for me last xmas.  It was the best surprise he ever gave me. You can imagine how important it is now that we have lost Jane ..." (Su - 2 Coloured Pencil Pet Portraits, '07)

"Hello Anna, I love it! The eyes are very expressive and the smile's lovely. I love the background too - perfectly blending with the curves of the hair ... Thanks for doing such a lovely drawing of her :) " (Stanley - Coloured Pencil Portrait, '09)

“My work colleagues were amazed at the likeness and the quality …” (Caroline – Baby Pencil Portrait, ’08)

“hi, Anna - just to let you know I received the drawing today and I’m over the moon, I’m going to give it to my sister and her husband today, I can’t wait to see their faces. I’ve had a little plaque engraved with the baby’s name and I’ve put it at the bottom, it looks lovely …” (Rachael – Commemorative Baby Portrait, ’08)

“Wow...Anna, This is really great!! You really are a terrific artist. She may look better here than she does in person ha ha! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with me…” (Paulina – Coloured Pencil Pet Portrait, ’08)

“Dear Anna - That is fantastic - it still totally looks like Nathan but just slightly enhanced - perfect!!!  You have an extraordinary talent of which I'm eternally grateful!!” (Lizzie – Pencil Children’s Portrait, ’08)

"Anna it’s lovely! ... It’s almost as if you can reach into the portrait and feel the texture of his skin ... The only problem is waiting to give them the portraits. I feel like a kid waiting to open presents at Christmas!" (Terry - 2 Children's Pencil Portraits,’10)

“Dear Anna, It has just arrived - many thanks, it's stunning! I'm sure I will back!” (Nadine - Pencil Family Portrait,’08)

 

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French Bulldog, Pencil Portrait

 

 

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Minimalist Pet Portraits

 

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Minimalist Pet Drawing - Greyhound

 

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Ink Pet Portrait

 

These simplistic pet portraits would look good in a minimalist home setting, and are 'different', quick and affordable. Please Contact the Artist to see if your pet photos are suitable. Portraits are A4 and cost £20 + p&p.

 

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Pet Portraits

A Variety

 

Amanda's Pet Portraits Pet portraits in oils, pencils and colour pencils by UK artist Amanda Brown.

Dog Sculptures Commissions by Victor Griffiths (UK.)

Fine Pet Portraiture in Oil Pet Portraits by Rob Tyrrell. Capture the character of your pet.

Modern Pet Portraits Stylish contemporary pet portraits by artist Hugh South.

Peculiar Pet Portraits Artist JT Yost - imaginative humorous pet portraits; quality oil portraits & dog block prints.

Pencil Pet Portraits Beautiful pencil pet portraits by Suffolk artist Fiona Gwynne-James. Also colour animal artwork.

Pet Art Detailed pet portraits by artist Katja Turnsek - drawings/paintings.

Pet Portrait Paintings Penny Richardson has been painting superb gouache pet portraits since 1984.

Pet Portraits in Oil or Charcoal Portrait foundry guaranteeing pet portraits of the highest standards.

Pet Portraits on China Hand-painted pet portraits on your choice of china.

Pet Portraits - Photography Robert Ashton shoots innovative pet portraits at a location of your choice.

Pet Portraits - Various Media Traditional oil pet portraits by artist Melanie Phillips. Pastel and pencil pet portraits.

Pet Portraits - Oil Portrait paintings of your pet from your photos by artist Mervyn Watkins.

Pet Portraits / Wildlife Art by Karie-Ann Cooper.

Pop Art Pet Portraits Funky pop art pet portraits created from your ordinary photographs.

Portrait Artist Pastel pet portraits by artist Julie Palmer - portrait commissions for dogs, cats, horses, other pets.

 

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Pet Products

 

Buy Pet Supplies Pet Club UK: Wide range of pet products for a variety of animals. 

Dog Beds Online pet bed outlet.

Dogs Etc. The best place for pet-themed gifts.

Dog Shampoo; Pet Shampoo Natural pet shampoo; grooming products.

Equafleece Water-repellent coats for you and your pet.

Gifts for Pet Lovers Amazing range of pet themed giftware!

My Pet Outlet Complete online pet shop.

Pet I.D. Tags Order pet tags online.

Pet Shop Online Pet Club UK offer a wide range of pet products and supplies.

SimplyK9 Quality discounted pet products. UK's cheapest; tremendous service.

 

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Pet Charities, Adoption, Welfare & Info'

 

Adopt a Cat Cats available to adopt as pets (UK).

The Brooke Donate online & help working horses and donkeys in the world's poorest communities.

Cinnamon Trust Support for elderly pet owners & their animals.

Greyhound Information GreatDogSite.com provides comprehensive Greyhound information.

Greyhound Trust Finding loving homes for 30+ years.

Hope Rescue A co-ordinating rescue, e.g. moving dogs from emergency situations.

Kerry Greyhound Connection Ireland and Norfolk: Promoting awareness; finding homes.

K9 Rescue Knitting Club Buy pet coats etc. All proceeds to dog rescue.

Rabbit Welfare Assoc. Aiming to improve pet rabbits' lives (UK) through education & funding.

RSPCA Help stop pet cruelty. Support victims, including the Amersham horses.

 

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For Bereaved Owners

 

Books Books about coping with pet loss - Amazon.

I Loved my Pet Preserve your pet's memory for free: add photos & comments.

Nationwide Pet Memorials UK suppliers of memorials, urns, pet coffins.

Pet Bereavement Support Supports bereaved pet owners: national network of trained volunteer befrienders.

Pet Crematorium - Lincolnshire A dignified farewell to your pet.

Pet Psychic Sheila Trecartin - Reader and healer: pets living and passed.

 

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Other Interesting Pet Links

 

Animal Expressions Pet psychics; healers; communicators.

Cool Dog Sites Dog websites of the day / month: submit your dog website.

Dog Listener Joe Barnes: Professional Dog Trainer, Dog Listener and Behaviourist (Essex area).

ElectricBengals.net Bengal pet kitten breeders.

I Love Dogs.com All you ever need to know about dogs!

Natural Dog Training Kind to your pet; inexpensive; effective!

Pet.linggo Pet.linggo is a free service offered to those with pet related websites.

Pet Owners' Association Online community for pet owners, pet services and pet enthusiasts.

Pet Services Pet services and businesses reviewed and rated by you. Free Listings.

ThePet.net By pet owners for pet owners.

UK Missing Pets Register Services for pet owners: search our missing pets and lost pet database.

UK Pet Sitters Find pet sitting/dog walking services. Advertise on UK Pet Sitters.

 

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