PROFESSIONAL COLOURED PENCIL DRAWINGS
Commission your pet’s photo into a beautiful fine art pencil portrait
From their playful antics as they climb the furniture or fetch their favourite toy to their peaceful moments by the fire, a custom portrait beautifully captures your pet’s unique character and honours their special place in your life. Using a photo you provide, I will create a custom pet portrait that highlights your pet’s charming quirks and touches your heart.
Turn a simple snapshot into a work of art with a custom portrait
“Her little personality shining through! You have such an amazing talent to capture their soul and personality”
— Francisca, UK
I work exclusively with coloured pencils to create realistic artworks.
In coloured pencils, pigments are held together by wax or oil, allowing for a wide range of colours and effects through gentle layering and blending. I meticulously study your pet, gradually building up layers of pigment to emphasise those unique details.
“The photos do not do your drawing justice, it is quite simply amazing!!! Thank you so much!”
— Vinny, UK
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Get in touch & submit your photo
Fill out my enquiry form and share your initial ideas.
Feel free to ask any questions here, and I'll respond to request a high-quality image of your pet.
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Discuss your vision & secure your slot
We’ll go over your ideas to ensure the artwork fits your vision and home, deciding on size, detail level, and any customisations (e.g. extra subjects or backgrounds). I’ll provide a quote based on these details, and we can secure your slot with a 25% part-payment.
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Approve composition & receive updates
Before starting, I’ll create a quick mock-up of the portrait using photo-editing software for your approval.
I’ll then keep you updated on progress and can adjust as needed to ensure you’re happy with the likeness of the portrait.
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Delivery! Your pet portrait arrives
Once your artwork is approved, your completed pencil portrait will be securely packaged and sent via tracked shipping to ensure it arrives safely.
I can't wait for you to see it!
““I absolutely love what you have done Amii, your work is wonderful and so detailed it’s almost impossible to tell the drawing from the photograph! I can smile, looking at this picture, as much as looking at ‘real Rhoma’ because you’ve captured every aspect of his character and charm, especially those eyes!”
— TIM, UK
Guide Prices
The size and level of detail in each artwork will be unique to your requirements and I’m happy to discuss these with you. As a guide, my current prices for one subject are below.
Additional subjects and detailed backgrounds can be added on request for an additional charge.
Your artwork will be supplied mounted (matted), wrapped for presentation, but unframed. Tracked UK postage is included. For international orders, I will confirm any additional delivery charges before accepting a commission.
No payment is taken until we’re both happy!
Case Study
What if you have countless photos on your phone, yet none truly capture your cherished pet?
That’s where I come in with a custom pet portrait. Jeanette reached out to me about creating a portrait of her beloved ragdoll cat, Mr. Newman, who sadly passed away at the age of 13. She shared many photos, but none fully conveyed the personality and distinct features she remembered. Ultimately, I combined elements from several reference images, selecting colouring from one, and capturing features and poses from others to create a heartfelt tribute.
“I am so impressed Amii! Your talent and attention to every little detail really shows and it means so much to me. Memorial portraits are special and I hope you know how much I will treasure this. Thank you for all the time and dedication you’ve given to making this so beautiful.”
— Jeanette, USA
Meet the artist
Hi, I’m Amii, a multi-award-winning coloured pencil artist based in the UK.
Many of my original pieces have been exhibited in galleries and now owned by private collectors.
I also take on a limited number of pet portrait commissions as I enjoy them so much. I work exclusively with professional artist-grade materials, including archival surfaces and lightfast pigments, to guarantee lasting quality in every piece.
Lightfast pigments and archival surfaces create portraits designed to last
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, absolutely. I devote equal attention to all subjects so there will be an additional cost for this. Please get in touch to discuss.
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Choose a photo that captures your pet’s personality and character. It should be in focus and well-lit. If you have multiple options, I’m happy to help you decide which one will work best. I’ve also created a Good Photo Guide if you need additional tips. Please note that I can only use photos you’ve taken yourself, or ones for which you have the photographer's permission.
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An initial payment of 25% to secure the booking. An invoice will be sent to your email address for payment via PayPal, credit or debit card or bank transfer (latter for UK clients only). The balance will be due prior to shipping.
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We will agree a start date and then I like to allow at least 2-3 weeks per subject. If you have commissioned the portrait for a special event, such as a birthday, please let me know.
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I am happy to ship worldwide. Prices include tracked UK postage. International shipping will incur an extra charge and your quote will include this.
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I specialise in realistic pet portraits and animal drawings but if you have an idea for something bespoke, please pop me an email.