Custom Pet Portraits – Hand-Drawn Art that Captures Your Pet’s Unique Personality
Commission a Unique Pet Portrait
Transform the image of your beloved pet into a timeless work of art with a bespoke pet portrait. Every portrait is meticulously hand-drawn – no computer-generated images, just original, personalised artwork crafted with skill and passion. 🎨✨ Whether it’s a playful dog, curious cat, majestic horse, or any cherished pet, I specialise in capturing their unique personality and character. Each portrait is designed to reflect the true spirit of your furry (or not-so-furry!) friend.
Order Your Custom Pet Portrait Today
Looking for a meaningful keepsake or a thoughtful gift? Commission your custom pet portrait now and cherish your pet’s memory for years to come. Contact me today for a quote or to discuss your ideal portrait!
Custom Pet Portraits in Oil Pastels –
All Pets Welcome!
I specialise in creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind oil pastel portraits of your beloved pets. Whether it’s your playful dog, curious cat, majestic horse, or even your quirky rabbit or tortoise, I’m happy to bring any pet to life on canvas. 🐾
Each portrait is carefully crafted with vibrant oil pastels to capture the unique personality and details of your pet. From bold, expressive dogs to elegant horses, every piece is a personalised work of art.
Commissions Now Open:
No matter the species or breed, I can create a stunning oil pastel portrait of your pet that you’ll treasure forever. Get in touch today to discuss your custom pet portrait!
Colourful & Modern Hand-drawn Pet Portraits
A Fun, Vibrant Tribute to Your Pet
If you’re looking for a unique, modern style to celebrate your pet, my colourful pen and ink portraits transform your furry friend into a bold, eye-catching piece of art. 🌈🐾
Perfect for adding a splash of colour to any room, these vibrant, illustrative portraits capture your pet’s personality in a fun and contemporary way. A perfect addition to your home or a thoughtful gift for any pet lover!
Commission Your Colourful Pet Portrait Today:
Available for dogs, cats, horses, and more. Get in touch to create a vibrant, personalised artwork that’s sure to brighten up your walls!
Pet Portraits in Pastel Pencils – Now Available!
By popular demand, I’m now offering highly detailed pet portraits of your beloved dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, and more – created with pastel pencils on premium Clairefontaine Pastelmat.
These portraits are drawn with incredible attention to detail, capturing the unique features and personality of your pet. Available in sizes 9.5” x 12” and 12” x 15.5”, each piece takes more time and care than my oil pastel portraits, resulting in stunning, lifelike artwork.
Special February Offer:
Order a 9.5” x 12” pastel pencil portrait for just £150 (plus delivery) – a special introductory price! This offer is valid for orders placed in February 2025 only, so don’t miss out. 🎨
Commission a Unique Pet Portrait
Order Your Custom Pet Portrait Today
Looking for a meaningful keepsake or a thoughtful gift? Commission your custom pet portrait now and cherish your pet’s memory for years to come. Contact me today for a quote or to discuss your ideal portrait!
UK-Based Pet Portrait Commissions – Perfect for Any Pet Lover
Prices for custom pet portraits start at £150, depending on the size and medium selected. I offer a variety of options, including oil pastels, pastel pencils, ink, and vibrant, colourful styles to suit your preferences.
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Back to the drawing board...
A little intro about me
I’m Julie Skelton, a freelance Graphic Designer based in the picturesque city of York, North Yorkshire. From a young age, I have had a passion for creativity, spending countless hours drawing and painting. After studying Art & Design at York College, I moved to Norwich, where I earned a BA Hons Degree in Graphic Design with a specialisation in Photography.
Upon returning to my hometown of York, I worked as a Graphic Designer at a local print company while continuing to pursue my love for drawing through commissioned pet portraits. With the arrival of my daughter—my bundle of joy—family life brought a whirlwind of activity, along with the decision to take a leap into freelancing under the name Appletree Design Solutions. During this busy chapter of my life, my art and pet portraits had to take a back seat!
Now that my daughter has flown the nest and family life has slowed down a little, I find myself with more time to dedicate to the joy of drawing and painting. It’s truly back to the drawing board for me, and I am relishing every moment! I take such great pleasure in creating pet portraits that bring joy to others. Transforming a photograph of a beloved pet into a unique piece of art is incredibly rewarding.
I enjoy drawing a variety of animals, including cats, dogs, horses, and even tortoises. However, my deep affection for my beautiful Cocker Spaniel, who I consider my soulmate, does make me somewhat biased to the unconditional love of a dog!
I specialise in creating realistic pet portraits using oil pastels, but I have also recently begun experimenting with a more free-spirited approach to painting using inks and watercolors.
My Artistic Offerings
Pet Portrait Services
Oil Pastel Pet Portraits
Vibrant and rich in texture, my oil pastel portraits truly capture the warmth and spirit of your pet.
Ink Pet Portraits
Delicate and detailed, ink drawings bring out the intricate features and expressions of your pet with precision and elegance.
Watercolour Pet Portraits
Soft and whimsical, watercolor portraits are perfect for capturing the playful and gentle nature of your furry friend.
Photography
If you are struggling to find good quality images of your pet and you live within 30 miles of York, I can come and personally photograph your pet(s) for the cost of my time and travel.
Pet Portrait Gift Vouchers
Looking for the perfect gift for a friend or family member’s special birthday or Christmas? Let me take the stress out of your shopping! A gift voucher is a wonderful choice. Just grab a pet portrait gift voucher, and I’ll whip up a lovely card for you to give to your loved one. They can send me a picture of their furry friend, and I’ll create a beautiful portrait that captures their pet’s personality perfectly.
Custom Portrait Packages
Choose from a variety of portrait packages tailored to suit your needs, including multiple pets and custom backgrounds.
Prices
Prices start at £150 depending on size, number of pets and medium chosen. Please note these are not computer generated digital images, you will receive the unique final artwork.
Commissioning Your Portrait
Simple Process
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Step 1: Initial Consultation
To proceed with your pet portrait request, please contact me for a quote and provide the following:
- Number of pets
- Preferred style (eg. realistic, abstract, etc.)
- Chosen medium (eg. oil, inks, watercolour, digital)
- Provide high-resolution images of your pets taken from eye level to help capture their likeness accurately. The more images you can share, the better the representation will be.
- If you have a specific date for completion of the pet portrait
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Step 2: Artistic Creation
Once I have reviewed the photographs and confirmed your requirements along with the delivery schedule, a deposit of 30 percent of the agreed price will be requested.
I will then proceed to create a high-quality portrait that captures the unique personality of your pet. After I am satisfied with the final artwork, I will photograph it and send the image to you via email for your review. If you are pleased with the portrait, I will arrange for delivery or collection at your convenience.
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Step 3: Final Delivery
If you live near to York I am happy to arrange a time to hand deliver your pet portrait or arrange collection. All other orders will be shipped by either Royal Mail Special Delivery or by courier. A price will be quoted for delivery at order stage.