Pet Portrait Artists – Custom Pencil Pet Portraits UK

Welcome to Pencil Sketch Portraits, home of UK pet portrait artist Angela Maher. Angela creates custom pencil pet portraits from photos, capturing the unique character and charm of your much-loved pets in exquisite hand-drawn detail. Whether it’s a playful dog, a graceful cat, or a majestic horse, each drawing is a one-of-a-kind artwork you’ll treasure forever.

Hand-Drawn Pet Portraits from Photos

Angela’s personalised pet portraits are lovingly hand-drawn using high-quality graphite pencils on premium art paper. Working carefully from your photographs, she brings your pet’s personality to life through delicate shading and realistic detail. Every piece is a true celebration of the bond between you and your animal companion.

If you’d like to commission a pet portrait from a photograph, simply email your favourite photo and Angela will take care of the rest.

Why Choose a Pencil Pet Portrait?

A pencil pet portrait offers timeless elegance and emotional warmth that a photo simply can’t match. It’s perfect for marking a special occasion, remembering a beloved pet, or gifting to a fellow animal lover. Angela’s drawings capture expression, texture and character — the sparkle in a dog’s eye, the softness of a cat’s fur, the strength of a horse’s stance — with incredible realism.

Each custom pet portrait is hand-drawn to order and mounted ready for framing.

Custom pencil portrait of a Greyhound dog showing realistic detail

Meet Angela – One of the UK’s Trusted Pet Portrait Artists

Based in the UK, pet portrait artist Angela Maher has been creating detailed pencil portraits for over a decade. Her gentle, lifelike style has earned her hundreds of happy customers across the UK and beyond. Angela takes time to understand what makes your pet special, ensuring every portrait captures not just their likeness, but their personality too.

Gallery – Pencil Pet Portraits UK

Angela has drawn many different breeds and animals, from playful puppies and elegant cats to powerful horses and even the occasional rabbit or parrot. Take a look through her pencil pet portraits gallery to see examples of her work and find inspiration for your own pet portrait commission.

Angela Maher, UK pencil portrait artist, smiling.
Custom pencil pet portrait of a German Shepherd drawn from a photograph.

German Shepherd Pencil Dog Portrait

Pencil dog portrait of a Golden Retriever drawn from a photograph

Golden Retriever Pencil Dog Portrait

Custom pencil portrait of a Greyhound dog showing realistic detail

Custom Greyhound Pencil Portrait

Hand-drawn pencil portrait of a Cocker Spaniel created from a photo

Cocker Spaniel Pencil Pet Portrait

Custom pencil pet portrait of a Siberian cat drawn from a photo

Siberian Cat Pencil Pet Portrait

Hand-drawn pencil portrait of a long-haired cat from a photo

Long-Haired Cat Pencil Portrait

Custom pencil cat portrait drawn from a photograph

Custom Pencil Cat Portrait

Pencil drawing of a tabby cat created from a customer’s photo

Tabby Cat Pencil Pet Portrait

Hand-drawn pencil portrait of a horse in bridle, drawn from a photograph

Horse Pencil Portrait from Photo

Realistic pencil horse portrait from a photograph by a UK pet portrait artist

Equine Pencil Portrait by UK Artist

Personalised pencil drawing of a horse’s head created from a photo

Custom Horse Pencil Portrait

Hand-drawn pencil portrait of a horse jumping out of water with a rider, created from a photograph.

Horse Jumping from Water Pencil Portrait

All Pets Welcome

While dogs, cats and horses are my most popular commissions, I’m always delighted to draw any pet, big or small. I’ve recently completed a rabbit portrait and I’ve also created drawings of guinea pigs, hamsters and even a few cheeky rats. Whatever your companion may be, I’ll work carefully from your photos to capture their unique personality and charm.

How to Order Your Pet Portrait

Ordering a personalised pet portrait is easy:

  1. Email your favourite photo of your pet and choose your preferred size (A4 or A3).
  2. Angela will confirm the price, timescale, and composition.
  3. Once the 50% deposit is received, she’ll begin your custom pet portrait commission.
  4. You’ll receive a sample scan for approval before your final drawing is posted, mounted and beautifully packaged.

All drawings are sent flat-packed with protective card and posted via Royal Mail Special Delivery.

Hand-drawn pencil portrait of a horse in bridle, drawn from a photograph

Perfect Gifts for Pet Lovers

A custom pet portrait from a photo makes a thoughtful and deeply personal gift. Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas, anniversary or as a heartfelt memorial, Angela’s drawings are guaranteed to make a lasting impression.

Every personalised pet portrait is unique, hand-signed by the artist, and ready to display proudly in your home.

Commission Your Custom Pet Portrait

A custom pet portrait from a photo makes a thoughtful and deeply personal gift. Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas, anniversary or as a heartfelt memorial, Angela’s drawings are guaranteed to make a lasting impression.

Every personalised pet portrait is unique, hand-signed by the artist, and ready to display proudly in your home.

Drawing paper with “Commission a Portrait” written in pencil beside a pair of pencils

Ready to Commission Your Pet Portrait?

If you’d love a custom pencil pet portrait of your dog, cat or horse, I’d be delighted to create one for you. Whether it’s a gift, a memorial, or simply a special keepsake, each drawing is crafted with care to capture the true character of your pet.

You can commission your pet portrait here, the process is quick and easy. Simply upload or email your favourite photograph, choose your preferred size, and I’ll guide you through the rest.

If you’d prefer, you can also email your photo directly to me at enquiries@pencilsketchportraits.co.uk and I’ll get back to you with confirmation, pricing, and timescales.

Commission a Pet Portrait