Pastel Paintings by Hannah Davies

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Handmade custom portraits on commission

Would you like to see your dog as a work of art? I'm a professional international pastel artist specialising in affordable hand customed canine and equine portraits. Having studied anatomy I understand how to draw the correct physique accurately and to show standards. But more than that, I have empathy with each animal I draw although it were my own. I like to keep prices affordable and the owner involved with the process and development of the picture. I endeavour to capture something of each individual spirit in an unique pastel painting. Please message me for further details.

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Hannah Davies

Pastel Paintings of Your Dogs

Having been passionate about animals from an early age I've studied dog anatomy and love to pay careful attention to breed types and standards. Feel free to explain your own dog's particular traits when ordering your portrait.

Working from Your Photos

I work from your photos. Best photos are taken outside at the dog's eye level. Small dogs can be placed on a chair. Avoid straight on portraits and strong sunlight which gives unnatural shadows.

Pastel Paintings by Hannah Davies

As an animal lover and owner, I have endlessly drawn animals from as early as I can remember. I studied anatomy by borrowing and drawing skulls from the local museum. I won my first national competition at the age of 10 and had a major exhibition. I'm a self taught pastel artist specialising in hyperrealistic animal portraits. I accept commissions and ship safely worldwide. Please ask for details.

Background

Rough Collies are my passion though I love all breeds of dogs and enjoy seeing them in the shows. I'm mostly asked to draw dogs, horses and cats but am happy to draw all kinds of animals. More unusual requests include a very large scale budgie, making a wet dog dry and a dog in sunglasses! I'm always willing to accept a new challenge.

I have been influenced by the animal work of George Stubbs and his anatomy work particularly with horses. I've been painting animals on commission for about 25 years and have had orders from numerous people around the world, including large companies and have been featured on TV. I support my local animal shelter by gifting a pet portrait as a prize. I occasionally run art workshops to help share the skills I've learnt in pastels.

I currently live in beautiful Devon.