My Pet Pastels
"commission a portrait of your furry friend"
My Pet Pastels
"commission a portrait of your furry friend"
Our pets are so much more than animals — they’re family, companions, and loyal friends. A custom portrait is a beautiful way to honour that special bond, whether you're celebrating a beloved pet still by your side or commemorating one that has crossed the rainbow bridge. Each portrait I create is made with care, not just to replicate the image, but to capture the essence of your furry friend — their spirit, their quirks, and that look only you recognise.
Many people find that having a portrait of their pet brings comfort, joy, and even healing. It’s a piece of art filled with emotion, and it often becomes a cherished keepsake for years to come. Being trusted to create such personal work is a privilege I hold dear.
Soft pastels are my favourite medium for pet portraits — and for good reason. Their rich, velvety texture and vibrant pigments allow me to build up layers of colour and detail, giving each portrait a lifelike softness that’s especially perfect for fur. The way pastels blend creates natural transitions between light and shadow, allowing me to capture every nuance in your pet’s expression — from a mischievous sparkle in the eye to the delicate curve of a floppy ear.
Unlike paints, pastels offer an immediacy that’s perfect for capturing emotion and personality. I use a combination of pastel sticks, pencils, and powders on textured pastel paper that grips the pigment and lets me build depth and texture. The result is a portrait that feels warm, intimate, and truly personal.
Cristiana - Rome ( Joy's Mum)
Thank you so much for the beautiful portrait of Joy. It is so lifelike and really captures her lovely soft nature.
The portrait has pride of place on our mantlepiece and our friends who visited couldn't believe it was not a photograph. ❤️🧡💛💚💜😻
Yandiee Zee - Philippines (Peppers Mum)
Wowwwwwww!!!! it’s like she’s about to leap off the canvas and start causing mischief. Thank you for making her look so majestic and adorable at the same time! 🥰❤️❤️❤️🥰❤️❤️❤️🥰