Discover the Timeless Beauty of Graphite Pet Portraits
Timeless Graphite Pet Portraits, Hand-Drawn with Precision
I create custom pet portraits in the UK, working from your photos to produce highly detailed, hand-drawn artwork. Whether you’re looking for a graphite or colour pencil portrait, each piece is carefully created to capture your pet’s unique character. Portraits are also available as memorial drawings for pets who have passed.
Each portrait is carefully created using professional-grade graphite pencils to capture the true detail, texture, and expression of your pet. Through fine shading and delicate tonal work, I build depth and realism, bringing your pet to life in a classic black and white style.
Working from your chosen photographs, every piece is drawn by hand with a focus on accuracy and the small details that make your pet unique. The subtle contrasts and soft transitions create a refined, lifelike portrait that feels both elegant and timeless.
These portraits can also serve as a meaningful memorial, offering a beautiful way to remember and honour pets who are no longer with us. Whether celebrating a beloved companion or preserving their memory, each drawing is created with care and sensitivity.
Commission a Black & White Pet Portrait
Turn your favourite photograph into a hand-drawn graphite portrait by Matthew Lloyd Art.
From £100 • £50 deposit • Free UK delivery
Whippet
German Shepherd
Saluki
Labrador
French Bulldog
Maine Coon
Like what you see? Let's create your portrait.
Not sure whether your photograph is suitable? Send it to me and I'll advise you — there's no obligation to book.
Springer Spaniel
Puggle
Chihuahua
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
French Bulldog (Lifestory)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Weimaraner
Horses
Equestrian
Jack Russell
Ready to commission your portrait?
Send me your favourite photos and I'll help you choose the best one for your drawing.
USA Orders
Prices include free UK postage. International shipping and import fees are not included.
Original artwork is typically duty-free in the US, but any tariffs applied to the artwork will be reimbursed with proof.