Pet portrait reviews: What pet owners say
Commissioning a pet portrait is a personal decision.
Before placing an order, many people simply want to know what it's like to work directly with the artist and whether the finished artwork will truly feel familiar.
These pet portrait reviews come from genuine customers across the UK, each sharing their experience after receiving a hand-drawn portrait created from their favourite photographs.
Many of these commissions also have their own portrait story, showing how the artwork developed from the original reference photos to the finished drawing.
★★★★★ Five-star feedback from pet owners across the UK
Real reviews from real commissions
Every pet portrait review below comes from someone who commissioned original artwork for their own home, as a gift or to remember a much-loved companion.
Where available, you can also explore the story behind each portrait.
These reviews cover likeness, communication, packaging, gifting and the experience of dealing directly with the artist.
“Jonny completed the most incredible pet portrait of our puppy Maverick. It’s incredible how his personality is captured so well.”
Emma ★★★★★
“Mabel couldn’t believe it when she opened the portrait. She’d wanted a boxer for years and immediately said, That’s exactly my dog!'”
Tim ★★★★★
“I look at this drawing every day and it makes me so happy. What a wonderful way to keep the memory of Dudley alive!”
Kimberley ★★★★★
“We couldn’t believe the likeness and how he captured the character and nature of our dog Star.”
Neil ★★★★★
“We are absolutely delighted with this drawing of our precious dog Peggy Pebbles! The likeness is incredible.”
Christine ★★★★★
“Fantastic drawing of my three dogs, the quality of the drawing is outstanding. The likeness is spot on.”
James ★★★★★
“Jonny has managed to capture my brother’s whippet perfectly. Will definitely recommend him to others.”
Karen ★★★★★
“Seeing the artwork next to my dog was honestly amazing; everyone who sees it immediately recognises him.”
Amy ★★★★★
Every review comes from a real commission
Every hand-drawn portrait featured on this page was commissioned by a real customer using their own favourite photographs.
Many of these reviews connect directly to a portrait story, where you can see the original reference images, learn about the decisions made during the drawing process and view the finished artwork in more detail.
Together, these pet portrait reviews and Portrait Stories offer a genuine insight into what it's like to commission hand-drawn artwork - from choosing the original photograph to receiving the finished portrait at home.
If you're wondering whether your own photographs will work, or you're curious about how a particular commission came together, they're a great place to start.
Ready to create something unmistakably them?
Every review on this page began with someone choosing a favourite photograph and trusting me to turn it into something they could enjoy for years to come.
Whether you're celebrating a new companion, surprising someone with a thoughtful gift or remembering a much-loved pet, I'd love to create something that's instantly recognisable and unmistakably theirs.
If you're ready to begin, you can commission your own hand-drawn pet portrait online. If you'd like to ask a question first, I'm always happy to help.
Have a question before ordering? Contact Jonny.