About JCD Pet Portraits

Hand-Drawn Pastel Pet Portraits in Cornwall

Welcome to JCD Pet Portraits, where I create bespoke, hand-drawn pastel portraits of beloved pets. Based in Cornwall, I specialise in capturing the unique personality, expression, and character of your pet in a timeless piece of original art.

Each portrait is carefully drawn by hand using professional Derwent and Faber-Castell Pitt pastel pencils on high-quality archival pastel papers, ensuring exceptional detail, softness, and longevity.

Custom Pastel Pet Portraits

I create head-and-shoulders pet portraits from your photographs, working with dogs, cats, horses, and other animals. My drawings focus on realism, expression, and fine detail, making each piece a meaningful keepsake or a thoughtful gift.

All portraits are drawn on Clairefontaine Pastelmat or Canson Mi-Teintes Velvet - both premium, fade-resistant papers designed specifically for pastel work. These surfaces allow for multiple layers of pastel without the need for fixative, resulting in rich colour and depth.

Why Choose JCD Pet Portraits?

• Hand-drawn, original pastel artwork

• Professional Derwent and Faber-Castell Pitt pastel pencils

• Archival, fade-resistant papers - Clairefontaine  Pastelmat and  Canson Mi-Teinte Velvet

• No digital filters or prints — every piece is unique

• Commissions available across the UK

• Artist based in Cornwall

Whether you’re looking for a custom pet portrait, a memorial portrait, or a special gift, each commission is created with care and attention to detail.

Commissioning a Portrait

Commissioning your pet portrait is simple:

1. Send clear reference photos of your pet (natural light works best)

2. Choose your preferred size and framing option

3. A 50% deposit secures your booking

4. Your portrait is completed within 1–4 weeks

5. Final images are sent for approval before delivery

Finished artwork is carefully packaged using acid-free materials and sent via tracked delivery.

Pricing

I offer a clear price structure for head and shoulders pastel portraits, with options for framing or unframed presentation.
Please visit the Pricing section or contact me directly for current prices and availability.

Based in Cornwall — Commissions Welcome UK-Wide

I am a Cornwall-based pet portrait artist, taking commissions from across Cornwall and the UK. Local collection or delivery may be available by arrangement.

Contact JCD Pet Portraits

Email: jcdpetportraits@outlook.com
Phone: 07816 221258

If you would like to commission a portrait or ask any questions, please feel free to get in touch — I’d be happy to help.