Hand Drawn Pencil Pet Portraits | Pet & Family Portrait Artist Grace Murray-Rowley

Timeless Hand-Drawn Portraits of Those You Love Most

Created thoughtfully and skillfully from your photographs, with care and guidance from start to finish

Border Collie Portrait by Grace Murray-Rowley

Whether you’re celebrating a beloved furry companion, marking a milestone, or remembering someone you’ve lost, I’ll guide you through the process from start to finish.

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If you’re unsure where to start or whether a portrait is possible from your photos, you’re very welcome to use the chat box in the bottom right - I’m always happy to help.

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Delilah, Derek & Dave

Delilah, Derek, and Dave! Very lovely names for some very lovely doggos. I loved every minute of creating this special portrait for my lovely client Evie, who sent me over various photos of her old English sheepdog family, and a photo of her garden, to create this triple portrait of them all looking very content together! As with most cases, it was pretty impossible to get a photo of them all together but that was no problem. I hand delivered this to Evie's family as I just don't trust royal mail during the Christmas period, especially with such a large piece, and then had a lovely weekend in Canterbury visiting the Christmas markets afterwards. A wonderful end to 2024. It has now been gifted to Evie's mum for Christmas, who loved it!

"Hi Grace, I just wanted to say thank you so much once again! My mum opened it yesterday and was so happy she ended up crying from happiness! She said it is the best present she’s ever received and your artwork is outstanding. We will defiantly be using you again in the future!"

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James Thomsett, Kent

"Baxter arrived safely yesterday afternoon and I gave it to Becks last night, she loves it and spent ages with it on her lap looking at it. It’s on the wall already. Thanks again, you are very clever & you've inspired a young artist!"

Emma, Sussex

"Grace, what can I say I’m absolutely in awe of your talent. This is the third portrait you have done for my family and honestly it’s the one that has taken my breath away, partly because I didn’t know it was coming and that you and my sister can keep the secret. This really does feel like the piece we were missing without having Bentley here with us anymore, and now we will treasure this beautiful portrait of Bentley, our huge fur baby who we miss dearly. Thank you Grace we’re so lucky to have your amazing artwork in our home."

Molly, UK

Hi Grace, this piece was for me and I just wanted to say how absolutely stunning it is. I couldn’t have asked for a more special gift. It is honestly priceless and took my breath away. It was super emotional to receive but what an amazing treasure for us to have forever 💙 thank you for creating a moment that sadly will never be for us but feels likes my dad got to meet his grandson xxx

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Expertly Framed

I work closely with an excellent local framer who has over 40 years experience in creating beautiful frames for artwork. These frames include the finest anti-reflect, UV protect museum glass which is practically invisible, to give the best viewing experience and ensure that your portrait brings you joy for many years to come.

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Watch your portrait come to life

Throughout the creation of your portrait, I document the progress with short videos compiled into a 1 minute video.

Longer videos with personalised messages and backing music are also available by request, these add a lovely sentimental touch to gifts.

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Family Portraiture

I love depicting the strong bonds between families in my art; I'm able to merge various photos together to bring members of the family together who perhaps never got to meet in real life due to bereavement, which has been such a sentimental process for my clients.

Family Portrait Gallery

Do you have animals in your life who are inseperable? Putting them together in their portrait creates such a special piece. The portrait of these two sausages, Mayita and Milanessa, was drawn using 2 separate photos of them.

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