Below is just a brief selection of some of my more recent drawings. As you can see there is a distinct focus on animals, dog portraits and human portraiture, but I have covered a lot of different subjects over the years, covering everything from caricatures through to landscapes and hollywood action subjects, so please feel free to get in touch, no matter what the subject you are looking for.
A true labour of love this one, as you can see the photo had a lot of depth to it, giving an extremely realistic look to the photo. Capturing this gives the drawing an added element of realism to really life the overall composition.
Excited to announce the completion of my third german shephard portrait in full colour. This pet pencil portrait took 18 hours and was done at A3 using Derwent lightfast coloured pencils.
An intricate drawing of the famous pop idol bjork, created at A3 in black and white. This drawing was created as a brithday gift and also exhibited in a prestigious portrait exhibition in London.
Drawing chester was so enjoyable, especially after meeting the bouncing boy.His fur was so sleek and shiny, ithe effect was so good when the drawing was complete, his adorable face was a complete please to draw.
This stunning colour cat portrait took over 50hrs and the results reflects this. The reference for this drawing was superb, it had so much detail and depth, it was a pleasure to draw.
When drawing pure black cats, the natural sheen you get from the jet black fur can transform a simple cat drawing to a spectacular cat drawing. Cat pencil drawings can be very special, very personal gifts, so order yours today.
Doing this cat pencil portrait in black and white of Figaro was great fun to do, its thick fur and cute look made for a great cat pencil portrait. The reference supplied reflected his character wonderfully, particularly his chest hair which as you can see is a big feature of this beautiful cats portrait.If you are considering commissioning a cat portrait drawing please feel free to get in touch I will be happy to discuss your requirements.
This stunning black and white pencil portrait drawing of a young child, was a pleasure to draw. The reference was impeccable, very clear and perfectly toned. The detail captured is exactly what is required for a photorealistic pencil portrait drawing of a child. Please give me a call if you are looking for a pencil drawing of your child, either for the perfect gift or for a treat to yourself. Pencil drawings of kids can make for some of the most beautiful and fun portraits, from the giggling child to the more formal child portrait, they all have a special place and can evoke wonderful memories.
A very stylised pencil portrait of a young women in black and white. The reference was quite vague and required a lot of creativity and artistic license to obtain the high level of detail achieved throughout the piece. To order your black and white pencil portrait drawing please get in touch via email.
A very regal stature on this pencil portrait, created in black and white at A3. As with all pencil portrait drawings a head a shoulders pose always has a certain air of power and stature. All pencil portraits are available in black and white or full colour. Please get in touch to start your portrait journey with me today.
One of the biggest group drawings I have done to date, this family group has a lot of elements, from dogs to horses and people. Each subject having unique elements giving each one its own individual character. Being in full colour the drawing has that extra element of realism that can only be captured with coloured pencil. The drawing took over 150hrs to complete and was supplied double mounted and framed.
Isla & Obi, this stunning pair of Lurcher dogs were a great subject to draw. The muscular stature and refined shape of the Lurcher breed give great definition to the shape of the dogs and show them in quite a regal light. Isla, the dog the to left being white, needed me to pick up on the subtle elements of her shape to show her in the best light. Whereas Obi, the dog to the right, being brindle had a far more complex coat patternation, and took a lot of hours to highlight each aspect of his coat. The reference provided was excellent, hence why there is so much detail in the piece. Discover more about my pet drawing service.
Logan is a great example of pencil portraiture, although having quite a soft finish due to the reference not been pin sharp, this is still a great example of child pencil portraiture. Pencil portraiture of both adults and children are available in various sizes in both black and white or full colour. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Annie is a fine example of a traditional german shepherd, with her beautiful brindle colouring to her body along with the darker tones to her head make for a stunning german shepherd portrait. Created at A3 size as a surprise Christmas present in full colour pencil crayon. The artwork was finished in a complementary cream mount with a washed oak frame, setting the portrait of perfectly. Discover more about my pet drawing service.
Dougal the boxer, a stunning example of this crazy breed. Boxer dogs have very fine wiry hair, giving a wonderful sheen to his coat and overall appearance. Created as a surprise christmas present, this artwork was created at A2 in full colour pencil crayon and framed and mounted in a complementary colour to present the artwork at its very best. Discover more about my pet drawing service.
This beautiful flower girl took 65 hours and was drawn in more of a hyperrealistic style rather than my usual photorealism. The commission was supplied with a 2″ single mount and framed in an antique oak frame. It is now one of my personal portfolio collection.
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This wonderfully vivid composition took 67 hours and has an incredible amount of detail. The nature of a German Shepherd fur is reflected perfectly, showing its thick glossy coat, with its separating chest fur gives an extremely high level of realism. The commission was supplied with a cream 2″ mount and a 3″ thick washed oak frame. Discover more about my pet drawing service.
A quick cat pencil drawing I undertook in about 14hours, the reference had incredible detail which I really wanted to capture, with a defined focus on its nose and face. The A3 black and white cat portrait was sketched in graphite pencil and is now in my personal portfolio. Discover more about my pet drawing service.
A great pencil portrait, this young boy has an incredible cheeky smile and such amazing character to his face. Created at A3 in black and white graphite pencil, this commission took 26hours to complete. The customer was overjoyed with the result and now has it hanging in his home pride of place in the centre of a family photo wall.
This commission is of the wonderful ‘Nico’ he was a Lowland Gorilla who lived at Longleat Safari Park until 2018, where he passed away aged 56 years old. This drawing was a labour of love and took me 65hours to complete. I wanted to do a drawing of Nico for some time after I had heard about his passing and once I soured good reference I was away. I am hoping to donate it to Longleat Safari Park to hang in their entrance.
This drawing was one for my personal portfolio, being a huge fan of the TV series, Peaky Blinders. The compositions was created at A2 in full colour pencil crayon and was a true labour of love, taking an epic 145hrs to complete.
This pencil portrait in black and white is a study of my Siberian Husky ‘Storm’. Drawn when he was only 12 weeks only it captures his cheeky nature and boisterous spirit. Created at A3 taking 34 hours, the artwork was double mounted and framed and now hangs in my home.
My first commission after a 14 year break, this drawing was a present for a friend. Holly who is now 14years old, still enjoys getting out and about for walks in her dog buggy. The drawing was created at A3 and shows ‘Holly’ with her most favourite thing in the whole world, her tennis ball. The drawing took 22 hours and supplied double mounted and framed.
This A3 black and white portrait is of my late uncle Russel. Created as a gift for my cousin using extremely old and small 5×4″ photo prints, it took a serious amount of both time and concentration to capture his true character. The finished artwork was mounted and framed and now hangs in my cousins dining room in pride of place.
This A2 full colour portrait is of my wife Jennifer. Created at A2 using coloured pencil and gouache, it was my first ever coloured portrait drawing, taken from a range of still photographs. The artwork took 27 hours and is now in my personal portfolio of artwork.
An A2 full colour pencil drawing of david the 8 year old brown labrador. The customer wanted the colour, highlights of the fur and character of the dogs face to be emphasised more than on the photograph. The composition took 39 hours to complete over 4 weeks and was delivered to the customer mounted and framed.
An A2 full colour pencil drawing of Jim Bob the 5 year old black labrador, the brother of david the brown lab. The customer wanted the sheen of the fur and character of the dogs face to be emphasised more than on the photograph.The composition took 27 hours to complete over 4 weeks and was delivered to the customer mounted and framed.
