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Jack Russell Pencil Pet Portrait

Welcome to my Jack Russell Pencil Pet Portrait in pencil of Holden. Lizbeth has been a returning client of mine for a number of years, and this is one of my favourite commissions of her Jack Russell, Holden. Sadly, Holden passed away, and Lizbeth and I designed a beautiful portrait in his memory. Scroll down to learn more about the commission and the perpetual trophy for her dog club!

Jack Russell Montage Pet Portraits

About the Jack Russell Pencil Portrait Commission of Holden

Lizbeth Johnson, USA, emailed me in 2011 to commission a montage drawing of her Jack Russell Terrier, Holden, who had sadly passed away.

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I was thrilled to have the opportunity to draw Holden at various stages of his life, capturing him in different activities.

Lizbeth emailed me many lovely photos, and we spent a few weeks working together to create the perfect design. Designing a montage takes time, as the composition needs to be balanced and well thought out. Once we finalized the design, I drew the portrait at **16 x 12 inches**.

In addition to the portrait, Lizbeth commissioned a **perpetual trophy** featuring a print of Holden's portrait. Read more about this incredible honor below.

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Happy Clients...

"It turned out beautifully, and you really captured Holden's lovely spirit. It's still hard to believe he's gone..."
- Lizbeth

The Perpetual Trophy

Lizbeth also ordered a framed print of the portrait to serve as a **perpetual trophy** for the **Canadian National Jack Russell Terrier Trial in 2011**. The print features Holden’s main portrait alongside a sketch of him diving into a burrow. The framed piece includes an engraved plaque for the winners, inscribed annually.

Jack Russell Pet Portraits Trophy

"Hi Melanie,
I wanted to send you a photo of Holden's Trophy, which was presented in Canada at the **2011 JRTCC National Jack Russell Terrier Trial**. Everyone thought it turned out beautifully!"
- Lizbeth

The Portrait Framed

Here are some photos of the Jack Russell pencil pet portrait framed.

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Jack Russell Pencil Pet Portrait

Jack Russell Terrier montage drawings are a fantastic way to capture multiple aspects of their personality and adventures. If you’d like a montage portrait of your Jack Russell, why not email me your photos and ideas? Let’s create something special together!


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