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Coloured pencils Art Gallery

Intricate and Lifelike Pencil Drawings


​Discover my lifelike, traditional coloured pencil portraits, meticulously crafted on archival-quality, heavy-grade paper using lightfast pencils to ensure exceptional detail and enduring vibrancy. These realistic artworks, capture every feature with precision and care, highlighting the subtle textures and personalities that make every subject unique. Perfect for those who cherish the understated elegance of hand-drawn art, my bespoke pencil portraits offer a timeless keepsake created through patient layering and a keen eye for realism.

Traditional Coloured Pencil Drawings: Explore My Collection


​As a seasoned artist with over 35 years of experience, I specialise in meticulously hand-drawn coloured pencil portraits. Each piece is crafted using top-quality archival materials, resulting in lifelike and highly detailed artwork. My layering technique involves applying every tiny detail multiple times, achieving remarkable realism in each portrait. If you are interested in commissioning a bespoke portrait, whether it's of a loved one, a pet, or a unique composition like a landscape or nature scene, you can find all the information you need below, or for a full overview, explore my guide to commissioning meaningful art.​

How Your Coloured Pencil Portrait Is Created


​This video presents a series of time-lapse recordings captured during key stages of my portrait process, offering viewers a clear and detailed insight into how my coloured pencil commissions are created. Using Maggot the Boxer dog as the example, it demonstrates the layering techniques, structural planning, and attention to anatomical accuracy that underpin my approach to lifelike pet portraiture. Whether you're considering a commission or simply curious about the craft, the footage provides a transparent view of the time and care involved in each piece.

Commission Your Own Bespoke Coloured Pencil Drawing: Pets & Portraits


​If you’d like to commission a bespoke portrait, whether it’s of a beloved pet or a loved one, click the link below to view pricing and find all the details needed to book your piece. If you’d prefer a quote before making a decision, simply fill out my Quote/Booking form, and I’ll get back to you shortly.​​

How to commission a custom-made pencil drawing

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  1. Choose your favourite photo of the subject(s) you'd like portrayed.
  2. Select your desired portrait size
  3. Do you require a background?
  4. Click below to request a quote or book your portrait
I'll respond within 24 hours to guide you through the process. 
​'SAMSON'
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" He's arrived and he is absolutely stunning! From the bottom of my heart, thank you! "

Susan Gillen-James
Pennsylvania, USA
​'DIARMID, MAX & KYLA'

" ​Max absolutely loved the portrait! She couldn't believe how well you'd captures the detail from the photo and was thrilled  " 

​ Diarmid McBride
Glasgow, UK
'BUBU'

" Just wanted to let you know that I absolutely love BuBu. Thank you so much, the portrait is amazing! "
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Joanne Keane
​Dublin, Ireland