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Realistic pet drawings from your photos

by Sema Martin

Artist drawing multiple realistic portraits of a pug dog on a large sheet of paper in a well-lit studio with plants and colorful decorations.
Collection of printed photographs of various dogs and puppies laid out on a surface.
A framed illustration of a happy, smiling dog with a white and brown fur pattern and floppy ears. The illustration includes a smaller, sleeping puppy drawing below it. There is also a thank you card attached with a green string on top of the frame.
Art business card features a portrait of a woman with dark wavy hair, smiling, with framed artwork behind her. The card provides information about her as a pet portrait artist, created by Sema Martin, with her contact details. Accessories include a k
A collection of framed cat portraits on a wall and surface, featuring various breeds and colors of cats, including a main portrait of a sitting tabby cat with a fluffy tail in a wooden frame.
A workspace with a drawing of five cats on a drafting table, surrounded by art supplies, lamps, and colorful background panels.
Framed portrait of a black and white dog with large ears and distinctive facial markings.
Photograph of ornate certification papers with decorative gold borders and detailed designs, laid out on a blue surface.
A realistic painting of a Siamese cat with blue eyes, curled up on a rock, with a blurred green background.
A detailed painting of a long-haired gray tabby cat with green eyes, lying on a wooden chair with a slatted back.
Realistic Pet Portraits

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Coloured Pencil

Pet Portraits

Pre-order now, shipped 1st July

After 10 years as a coloured pencil pet portrait artist and over 300 custom portraits, I wanted to bring everything I’ve learned into one clear, helpful guide.

Inside, I’ll walk you through tools, materials, paper types, coloured pencil techniques, fur studies, eyes, noses, whiskers, and full step-by-step pet portrait tutorials.

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Woman with long wavy hair, wearing a light blue sleeveless dress and hoop earrings, smiling and holding a framed painting of a black dog by the seaside with rocks, water, and a cloudy sky in the background.

Hello Friend!

I’m Sema Martin.

I’m an artist mum, based in beautiful Pembrokshire, UK, with a passion for creating portraits that capture the love you have for your pet.

As an award-winning artist, I have spent the last decade creating over 300 stunning pet portraits for clients all over the world.

More about me…

Painting of two black and white dogs with fluffy fur, set against a colorful background of red berries and green foliage.

NEW!

The Complete Keepsake Package

For an additional £300 you can also receive:

✔ Framed Portrait with Name Plate. So it is ready to hang and admire as soon as you receive it.

✔ High-quality fine art prints to gift or keep

✔ Matching greeting cards featuring your pet’s portrait

✔ The full-time-lapse recorded video of your commission from start to finish and pictures of the process. So you can watch your portrait come to life again and again!

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Custom Portraits

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Worldwide Shipping • Custom Portraits •

-Get a custom portrait in 3 steps -

Step 1: View my gallery

Take a look at some of my hand-drawn portraits below, which are the best examples of my work!

Step 2: Pick your perfect size

Woman smiling and holding a framed painting of a happy dog with brown fur and blue eyes.

Small

£300

A5 (8.3" x 5.8")

A smiling woman holding a framed picture of a brown rabbit.

Medium

£550

A4 (8.3" x 11.7")

A woman with long dark hair holding a framed artwork of two realistic cats, one orange tabby and one gray tabby, in an art studio.

Large

£850

A3 (11.7” x 16.5”)

A young woman smiling and holding a framed photo of two dogs, one black and white with a colorful collar and the other brown, on a wooden surface.

X-Large

£1200

A2 (16.5” x 23.3”)

The above prices are in Great British Pounds. For other currencies click here. If you do not find your currency please contact me for a quote.

A realistic-colored drawing of a Rough Collie dog sitting on grass, surrounded by various colored pencils and jars of artist pigments on a reflective metal surface.

Payment Options

  • Pay using PayPal, Debit or Credit card, or Bank Transfer.

  • A 50% deposit is required or you can split the total into 6 monthly installments.

  • Or pay in full upfront.

Please read my terms and conditions for more information on payment, returns and cancellations.

Step 3: Fill out the request form

Please, fill out the commission request form with as much detail as you can. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Pet Portrait reviews
Fudge
Fudge

“For anyone wanting a beautiful portrait of their beloved pet, I can highly recommend Sema Martin to produce a stunning piece of artwork for you that you will treasure forever.” - Claire, UK

Swiffer
Swiffer

“Seema when I stop crying I’ll send you a better message it arrived today OMG it’s beautiful… Sema I can’t express how happy I am especially after his medical scare last year this means a lot to me thank you.”

Kipper & Cody Bear
Kipper & Cody Bear

“Sema is an amazing artist she truly captures the personality and warmth of her subject, I will treasure this portrait of Kipper and Cody Bear and can’t wait to get it up on the wall along with the others she has done for me in the past – Top Class.” - Lucy,

Swift Djemila
Swift Djemila

"Djem with her wonderful portrait. Thank you so much for drawing her and making it so life like. All the family were very impressed and so was Djem! 💕" - Wendy, AUS

MOLLY
MOLLY

"Molly loves her portrait! Sorry, she's not in focus - she doesn't stay still for long in front of the camera! We all absolutely love her portrait and are so impressed that you have captured her character - just as you did before with Dylan's portrait. You are so talented! " - ANNIE, UK

BELLA
BELLA

“I simply love how you captured Bella in her portrait . I would not have had anyone else do it , I followed you on Instagram for awhile . I simply loved your cat portraits . There was never anyone else for me to do her . She means so much to me , and thank you for doing such a wonderful job . And I’m proud to tell everyone who did her portrait.” - Pat, USA

TORI
TORI

“I am thrilled with the beautiful custom portrait Sema did of my German Shepherd girl, Tori. As a professional watercolour artist, I am attracted to high caliber artists who demonstrate professionalism and care in their work. As a pastel and coloured pencil artist, Sema's work stands out.” - Nicoline, Canada

AZLYNN & SHILOH
AZLYNN & SHILOH

‘Omg , my jaw literally dropped incredible’ - Josh, USA

Spitzy
Spitzy

“Thank you so much for the wonderful drawing of Spitzi! It arrived today and it is really lovely! We are delighted to have it and will find a very special place for it as soon as I can get it framed (which may be a while as we are still in lockdown and will most likely be until July 15 at the earliest). But it is wonderful to have a portrait of the most amazing cat ever. I will always be grateful to you for sending her to us, and will always miss her. She was unique!!! The Best Cat Ever!!” - Dale, USA

LILLY MAE
LILLY MAE

“Thank you for doing such an amazing job capturing our sweet Lilly Mae. We couldn’t ask for a more special way to remember our girl. Thank you for giving us something we will cherish for many years to come. You are extremely talented, we were lucky to find you!!” - The Oxfords

PUNKIN & SMITTEN
PUNKIN & SMITTEN

“Sema’s portrait of my dear Punkin and Smitten blew me away! Her attention to detail made it so life-like, I have received so many compliments. You will not regret investing in such a beautiful piece of art. The kitties love it too. Thank you Sema. “ - Leanne, USA

Neo
Neo

“She was super happy with it! She was really impressed with how accurate the white spot on his chest and paws matched his. And the detail up close is also very nice, the whiskers and fluffy fur. Personally, I also love it very much. It's an amazing piece. The packaging was also very good!” - Stijn , Belgium

KAI
KAI

“It looks great. Exactly like the photograph (and Kai) “ - Sandy, USA

Coco
Coco

“Thank you so much, Sema!! I love your portrait. The best gift ever!”— HIRMOI , JAPAN

HARVEY
HARVEY

“Omg ..... this made me emotional! I LOVE IT! My amazing beautiful boy you have captured his loving heart he is so special. Thank you Sema this is the best gift from my family ever. I love it ❤️❤️❤️ Bless you and your special gift ❤perfect, absolutely stunning I’m so happy and grateful to you. Thank you so much xxx” - Debbie, UK

Tu tu & Tinsel
Tu tu & Tinsel

“They both look perfect and delighted with the end product. Thank you very much. They will hang in style in our dog portrait gallery. Thanks very much.” - Allan, UK

Polly
Polly

“We gave Shell Polly’s portrait yesterday. She loved it and is fascinated by your drawing skills. Thank you so much.” - Mel, AUS

KAI, KEIKOA & LEILANI
KAI, KEIKOA & LEILANI

“OMGOSH it’s PERFECT!!!!!!! You really caught those little faces and their expressions! THANK you for doing this! Definitely captured a moment in their lives! That REALLY is BEAUTIFUL! You truly outdid yourself! It’s the best one yet!” - Debbie, USA

SAMI & RYAZ
SAMI & RYAZ

This portrait was a Christmas gift to my auntie of my sweet cousins.

Thomas & Elsa
Thomas & Elsa

“Thank you Sema for the beautiful Portraits of Thomas & Elsa. These are my favourite poses of them and you have captured every detail. I absolutely love the way you put so much detail in your portraits....I really feel I could reach out and stroke their soft fur! These portraits will have pride of place in my home, pretty much like Thomas & Elsa.” - Flora, UK

-Kind words from wonderful people-

A real brown cat with green eyes lying on a beige and brown cat tree next to a framed art print of a similar brown cat with green eyes.
A woman holding a smiling toddler on a balcony, next to a framed photograph of two cats, with lush green trees in the background.
Close-up of ornate certificates with gold embellishments and detailed decorative borders, partially overlapping on a dark background.
A framed portrait of a Rough Collie dog on a desk with art supplies and studio equipment around.
A desk with art supplies and a framed painting of five cats in black, white, and gray sitting against a black background.
A woman with black curly hair and wearing a green and white patterned shirt reaches toward a display shelf with colorful jewelry and decorative objects in a vibrant, artistic space.
An artist is coloring a realistic drawing of a gray and white cat with green eyes, using colored pencils and a fine black pen, with additional colored pencils visible on the paper.
A detailed drawing of an orange tabby cat on a white sheet of paper surrounded by colored pencils, with open watercolor paint pots in various shades on a wooden table.
Collection of various pet photos featuring dogs and cats, spread out on a surface.
Close-up of artist business cards and a certificate of authenticity on a desk, with a keychain featuring charms and a small portrait photo of a woman.