Melanie&Nicholas

Custom Pencil Pet Portraits from Photos

English Setter Pencil Portrait: Violet and Gill

The English Setter Pencil Portrait of Violet and Gill was a really fantastic one to create; they are so dynamic. Marcella commissioned three portraits in total: two English Setter portraits and one Spaniel pencil portrait. Scroll down to read more about this particular commission and view lots of lovely photos too!

Reference photo of two English Setters, Violet and Gill, for a custom pencil portrait.
Violet and Gill

About The Pencil Pet Portrait Commission of Violet and Gill

The portrait of Violet and Gill was absolutely wonderful to create for my client Marcella, who is based in San Francisco. Marcella commissioned the portrait of Violet and Gill as a Christmas present for her parents. She also commissioned a drawing of her sister’s English Setter, Rooney, and her own Cocker Spaniel, Charlie.

Marcella commissioned the portrait of Violet and Gill at 16 x 12 size, which is a good size for a double dog portrait head study. It allows me to create plenty of detail in the face and features. Both dogs were looking right at us in the photos that Marcella took, so it really engages the viewer. Marcella and her family loved the portraits, and you can see photos and testimonials below.

Happy Clients...

"Oh my goodness, my mom is going to LOVE it.

Charlie is too cute. I love the detail you were able to add on his nose! And you got all the dogs' curls perfectly. I love Violet's little lopsided ears and Gil's curls on the top of his head!"

Marcella

How It Works

If you’d like to follow a step-by-step guide of how the process works, head over to my How it Works page. Message at any time if you have any questions.

Video of Violet and Gill's Portrait

Commission Your Own English Setter Portrait

If you have an English Setter and would like to have a portrait of them similar to the drawing of Violet and Gill, why not take photos of them and send them to me via my contact page. Let me know if you would like them to be head and chest, or perhaps you would like them depicted full body. The options are endless! I look forward to working with you soon.

Commission a Drawing

Why not send me photos of your dog, cat or horse, I can help you choose the perfect photo for the drawing. We can chat about your pet and your ideas for a custom piece of artwork. Really looking forward to working with you!