Portrait Artists

In this section you'll find an eclectic array of artists, all specialising in the depiction of people or animals. Some lend a contemporary interpretation to portrait painting, others are more traditional in their approach. And if you're looking for an artist who works in a specific media, you'll find it here - from oils to pastel, gouach to acrylics, charcoal to pen and ink, and even wood cuts!
The websites have been organised by geographic location, and cover Europe, America and Oceania.

Portrait Artists in England

South West England

Pet Paintings
Watercolour Portraits of your Pets painted from Photographs. (based in Devon)

Stan Hurr Portraits
Whether in acrylics, watercolour, pastels or more; Stan Hurr's 20 years of experience will guarantee a true likeness. (based in Bristol, Somerset)

Southern and South East England

Family Portraits & Pet Portraits by Kate Tugwell
Outstanding fine artist Kate Tugwell captures the beauty and character of your pet or family member with remarkably life-like precision. Kate is a portrait artist working in acrylics and coloured pastels. (based in Worthing, West Sussex)

Rob Tyrrell - Pet Portraits
Fine pet portraiture in oil. Capture the character of your pet. (based in Reading, Berkshire)

Amanda's Pet Portraits
UK artist Amanda Brown creates beautiful pet portraits in oils and coloured pencils. Amanda receives commissions both nationally and internationally. (based in Kent)

Anna Pateman
Pet Portraits/Art Courses by Anna Pateman. Dog portraits, Cat portraits, Horses and other animal and wildlife portraits, from photos, in pastel, acrylic or other media. (based in Kent)

Lorna Dredger
Pet portraits in pastel by Lorna Dredger. (based in Witham, Essex)

Pet Portraits by Dawn
Stunning pet portraits painted in pastels by Dawn Hill. (based in Harlow, Essex)

Faithful Friends Portraits
Beautiful pet and animal portraits in acrylic by UK Animal Portrait Artist, Nicky Jones, specialising in detailed commissioned paintings of dogs, cats, horses and other animals from your photographs. (based in Radley, Oxon)

Pet Portraits in Watercolour
Claire Stallard is an animal portrait artist based in the Cotswolds specializing in fine detail watercolour portraits.

Pet Portraits
Hugh South is an experienced artist who paints fresh and contemporary pet portraits for the modern home. (based in Norwich, Norfolk)

Pet Portraits from photographs
Deborah Robinson captures a moment to last forever with her beautiful pet portraits. (based in East Tuddenham, Norfolk)

Pet Portrait Artist
Pencil and coloured pencil pet portraits from your favourite photographs by Anna Shipstone. (Based in Cromer, Norfolk)

Paula Fenton Pet Portraits
beautiful portraits of your pets, created in soft pastel. (located near Norwich, Norfolk)

Midlands

Hannah Merson
Stunningly life-like portraits by UK artist Hannah Merson. (based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)

Andrew Mackay Wildlife Art and Pet Portraits
Paintings, illustrations and prints of birds and other wildlife. Commissions taken for pet portraits. (based in Leicestershire)

Pastelpals Portraits
Pet portraits from your favourite photographs, sensitively created in pastel by UK artist Lorraine Clivery. (based in Congleton, Cheshire)

Pet Portraits
Mike Barrow is a professional family portrait artists, offers pet and wedding portraits as fine oil paintings from your photos, dog portraits, family, portrait artists, pet portraits scene's and children portraits at cheap prices. (based in Chester, Cheshire)

Northern England

Helen Backhouse
Beautiful animal & pet portraits in watercolour to commission. (located in Clitheroe, Lancashire)

Bobbys Pencil Portraits
Have your favourite photographs transformed into unique, beautifully hand drawn pencil portraits. (located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire)

Trish Watson
Trish specialises in pet portraits in pastel and has a gallery in East Yorkshire

Pet Portraits in Pastel by Sally Logue - UK Animal Portrait Artist - commissions welcome!
Visit Sally's extensive online gallery of pastel pet portraits and view 100's of her dog, cat and horse portraits. A good likeness of people and pets guaranteed! (based in Penrith, Cumbria)

Portraits by John Burton
Affordable people and pet portrait commissions in pastel, pencil or watercolour. Satisfaction guaranteed. (based in Willington Quay, North Tyneside)

Ian's Pet Portraits
Ian is an artist who captures your pets personality in his acrylic paintings from your favourite photograph.

Portrait Painting UK - Portrait Painting UK and related Portrait Painting Links

Mark Whittaker Pet Portrait Artist.
UK based pet portrait artist specializing in pastel. commissions accepted from UK and abroad. (located in Newport, Gwent)

How to commission pet portraits from photos in pencil and watercolours by Rebecca Kitchin (based in Porthmadog, Gwynedd)

Pencil portraits
Dave Harris Art produces highly detailed pencil portraits from photos. Portraits of sports stars, movie scenes and World War 2 pictures are available to purchase on-line as limited edition Fine Art Giclee prints. (based in Llanishen, Cardiff)

Scotland

Pencil Portraiture
Pencil portraits from photographs. Commission a pencil portrait of a relative, friend, pet or favourite celebrity..(based in Stirling, Stirlingshire)

Pet Portraits by Laura Young
Highly detailed, hand drawn pet portraits in graphite and coloured pencil. (based in Wick, Caithness)

Animal and pet portraits by Laura
Beautiful, life like portraits capturing the beauty and spirit of your dog, cat or horse in pencil, coloured pencil, pastel or paint from your photographs. (based in Edinburgh)

Tracy Hall
flower paintings, pet portraits, wildlife and bird art from watercolor artist Tracy Hall. (based in Orkney)

France

Expo2000, Women's Portraits and Nudes by Marie-France RIVIERE
French painter Marie-France RIVIERE exhibits more than 400 drawings and paintings (mainly women's portraits and nudes, but also nativities, stars portraits, flowers, landscapes, interior scenes,...). Poems. Slide-Shows. Site in english and french.

amazing watercolor paintings
Cyrille Jubert and The Dog Museum

Portrait Artists in the United States

Art That Celebrates Life, Portraits from Photos
Art portraits, paintings from photos in acrylic or pastel by portrait artist Sue Fletcher. (Based in Lubbock,Texas)

Blake Ketchum
The portrait sculpture of Blake Ketchum, based in Pennsylvania, USA. Blake has received commissions from a wide range of public and private clients, including the International Special Olympics. The site also features tutorials on some of the techniques involved in sculpture.

Pet Portrait Paintings | Painted Dog Portraits | Buy Pet Portraits from Photos
Melissa Smith Art offers affordable custom pet portrait paintings: dog portraits, cat portraits, horse portraits. Pet gifts, Pet Loss Memorials. (based in Dallas, Texas)

Pet Portraits By CJ
Pet Portraits by CJ offers original pencil drawings of pets and wildlife by Cynthia Juday, entitled the "Soul*Light collection", based on the artist's experiences in creating the artwork. The body of work is called Lightworks by CJ. (based in Oregon)

Pencil sketch, pencil portraits, portrait artist Gene, pet portraits
A pencil sketch by portrait artist Gene will be a cherished heirloom for loved ones. Pencil portraits are a one of a kind portrait drawing of family, friends, and pet portraits. (located in Gilbert, Arizona)

Pet Portraits
Fine art pet portraits painted in oils from your favorite photos.

Phil Levine
The figurative, expressionist paintings of people by artist Phil Levine. (based in New York)

Pet Portraits by Jack Lindsay
Custom pastel dog portraits by animal portrait artist, Jack Lindsay from your photos of dogs, cats, horses, birds and all the pets we love. (located in Asheville, North Carolina)

Original Oil Paintings by Dave Kramer
Original fine art oil paintings and portrait commissions. A fine art gallery of romantic realism by contemporary artist Dave Kramer. Dallas Texas based.

Portraits by Claire Sygiel
Claire is a portrait artist specializing in custom oil and pastel paintings of dogs, cats and horses. (based in Ware, Massachusetts)

Pet Portraits by Betty
Pet portrait paintings of pet and equine done from photos. Pencil and Charcoal sketches. Plaques, brushes, signs, and memorial stones with your pet's or equine's own picture painted on it. Paintings for sale. (based in Two Rivers, Wisconsin)

Commission Graphite Pencil Portraits
Commission hand drawn pencil portraits from your favorite photo and buy prints of original art by artist Nicole I. Hamilton.

Melinda Howard Portraits
A portrait artist from East Tennessee, drawing children, adults, couples and pets from photos.

Eric Stewart Portraits
Pet Portraits by award-winning artist Eric Stewart (located in Camas, Washington State)

Julie T. Chapman
The award-winning fine art of Julie T. Chapman, whose bold, colorful paintings focus on wildlife, rodeo, and animals. (based in Missoula, Montana)

Kathy Krupa
K2K9 portraits by Kathy, pet portraits in pastel worth pausing for. (located near Detroit, Michigan)

Portrait Artist Dave Kramer
Portrait Artist Dave Kramer - Fine art oil portrait commissions of women, men and children in a Romantic Realism style. (based in Dallas, Texas)

Canada

Heather Page Studios
Heather Page is an Atlantic Canadian artist, specializing in realistic drawings of animals and nature. Please visit Heather's online portfolio, as well as her gift shop where you may purchase original artwork and reproductions of her most popular drawings.

Pet Portraits by Sarah Theophilus
Lifelike & sensitive pet portraits capturing the beauty & spirit of your dog, cat, or horse in oil pastel from your photos. Art prints, wallpapers & free e-cards also available. (based in Victoria, Pacific Northwest, Canada)

A State of Art Portraits
Custom fine art charcoal and graphite portraits hand drawn from a photo of your friends, family or pet. Affordable keepsakes for baby shower, wedding, anniversary or birthday gifts. Acrylic portraits and watercolor portraits also available.

Animal Art and Pet Portraits by Colette Theriault
Realistic, true-to-life graphite drawings and watercolor paintings of animals and pets; custom pet portraits of dogs, cats, horses, ponies, birds, small animals and any domestic pets from photograph and images by fine artist Colette Theriault. (based in Northern Ontario)

Janice Booth
Pet Portraits by Janice M Booth. Creating life-like paintings of your best friend

Kerry's Scroll Saw Portraits in Wood
Transform your cherished portraits into a work of art like none other you have ever seen.Whether you are looking for an anniversary gift, a birthday gift, a Christmas gift, a wedding gift, or a Mother's day gift, one thing is certain...this will be among one of the most unique gifts you will ever give. (located in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland)

Oceania

Australia

Sally McLean Artist-Portraits that bite
Fine artist Sally McLean uses pastel or oil to create absolutely stunning Pet Portraits. She is able to capture the unique character and personality of your pet with an amazing likeness. Sally's beautiful portraits ensure that you may enjoy your best friend and companion forever. (based in Kenmore, nr. Brisbane)

Pet portraits of Distinction
by Leanne Beasley of Yee-Haa! Artistry - Exacting, true to life pet portrait drawings of unsurpassed attention to detail created from your photographs. Dog, horse and cat art a specialty. (based in Lilydale, VIC)