A detailed black and white drawing of a cute puppy lying down with its front paws extended and resting its head on them, looking directly at the viewer.

Timeless & Heartfelt Pet Portraits by MJLArt

Hi, I’m Matt Lloyd, the artist behind MJLArt. I specialise in creating custom pet portraits in graphite, coloured pencil, or oil paint, using your favourite photo. As an animal lover, I aim to capture the unique spirit of your pet in artwork you'll cherish forever.

Thanks for stopping by—I’d love to bring your pet to life on paper or canvas.

A detailed pencil sketch of a happy dog's face with its tongue out, fluffy fur and erect ears.

Commission a Custom Pet Portrait by Matt Lloyd

Celebrate your beloved pet with a beautifully handcrafted portrait by artist Matt Lloyd, the creator behind MJLArt. Each portrait is made to order and drawn or painted with care, capturing the unique personality and charm of your furry companion.

Working from your favourite photo, Matt offers three artistic styles to choose from: graphite pencil, coloured pencil in sizes A4 or A3 or oil painting on 20x20inch canvas, all artwork has the option of made-to-order framing for that ready to display piece..

Whether you're honouring a lifelong friend or gifting a one of a kind keepsake, your custom portrait will be a heartfelt tribute that lasts a lifetime.

Commissioning is easy, just use the link below to order your bespoke artwork!

A realistic pencil drawing of a happy dog with a textured fur coat, focusing on the face and nose, with part of the paw visible, on a grid-lined paper. A person's hand is adding details to the nose with a pencil.
Drawing of two puppy portraits, one in black and white and one in color, featuring small, fluffy dogs with long ears and expressive eyes.
A detailed black and white pencil drawing of a sad-looking puppy, with floppy ears and expressive eyes.

Meet the Artist – Matt with Chester & Ozzy

This is me with my two beloved Shih Tzus, Chester and Ozzy. As a passionate pet portrait artist, my aim is to ensure that my love for animals shines through in every piece I create. Chester and Ozzy are not just my loyal companions, but they’re my daily inspiration and the heart behind my work.

A man with a beard smiling and holding two small dogs, one black and white and the other cream-colored, close to his face in an indoor setting.

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  • The picture has arrived today and it is so so amazing, thank you so much again!

    Sian Green

  • The portrait is absolutely stunning - the level of detail on the shading and fur is incredible, would highly recommend.

    Emma Smith

  • Beautiful card. Good quality and gorgeous printing. Very quick delivery. Will definitely use this seller again. Highly recommend.

    Lorraine

  • The cards are great and well worth it. At this rate I won't be able to part with any of them!

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