Welcome to MJLArt.co.uk - Pet Portraits by UK Artist Matt Lloyd
Hi, I’m Matt Lloyd, a Birmingham UK based pet portrait artist specialising in custom dog, cat and animal portraits. Each piece is hand-drawn or painted from your favourite photo in graphite, coloured pencil, or oil paint, capturing the personality and spirit that makes your pet unique.
Whether you’re looking for a heartfelt pet memorial, a thoughtful gift for an animal lover, or a timeless keepsake, I create artwork to cherish for years to come.
Explore my portfolio and let’s bring your beloved pet to life on paper or canvas, crafted with care and free UK delivery
How to order your pet portrait
STEP 1
Choose Your Portrait Style
Select your preferred medium graphite pencil, coloured pencil, or acrylic painting.
If you have any questions, feel free to “Say Hello” I’m always happy to help.
STEP 2
Pick Your Portrait Size & Frame
Choose the size portrait size that best fits your space.
Pencil portraits are available in either
A4 (21x29.7cm) / (8.3×11.7in)
A3 (29.7x42cm) / (11.7×16.5in)
CanvasPaintings are available in
20 x 20 inch (50.8x50.8cm) canvas
If you'd like your artwork framed, select from our custom framing options at checkout or view our Framing Guide for more detail
STEP 3
Send Your Photos
After checking out, Email me your favourite photos to info@MJLArt.co.uk
I’ll reach out to discuss the perfect image for your portrait. for more details around the best photo for a portrait please view our Photo Guide
STEP 4
Delivery & Postage
Once your portrait is complete it will be carefully packaged and shipped via secure, tracked UK delivery, with free UK postage on all orders. Every artwork is handled with the utmost care and arrives ready to display if framed, or ready to be framed if you’ve chosen an unframed piece
View our Portfolio and Price List
See the transformation come to life. Each slider above shows the journey from your pet’s original photo to the finished hand-drawn or painted portrait.
Drag the slider left and right to reveal the incredible detail, depth, and personality captured in every piece.
Every artwork is created with care, using graphite, coloured pencil, or paint to reflect your pet’s unique character. These before-and-after comparisons show just how lifelike and expressive each portrait can be.
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Each custom pet portrait is meticulously created using professional materials, ensuring rich tones, smooth texture, and long-lasting quality. The artwork will capture the fine details and lifelike features of your beloved pet, making your hand drawn or painted artwork ideal for framing and displaying in any home, office, or gallery space.
This personalised pet portrait makes a thoughtful and meaningful gift for Mum, a friend, or any animal lover. It’s perfect for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmas, or as a touching pet memorial gift to honour a beloved companion. Whether it’s a dog, cat, horse, or any animal, Matt carefully captures the unique personality, warmth, and character that make your pet truly special.
Every portrait is created directly from your reference photo, allowing for a realistic, expressive, and one of a kind result. To achieve the best outcome, please provide a clear, high-resolution image that highlights your pet’s features and individuality, this Photo Guide has been created to help you choose the best photo for your artwork.