Beautiful Pencil Sketch Portraits Hand-Drawn Art from Your Photos

Transform your photos into timeless, hand-drawn works of art with Pencil Sketch Portraits, perfect for gifts or keepsakes.

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Welcome to Pencil Sketch Portraits

Capture the beauty of your memories with bespoke pencil sketch portraits. Based in the UK, I specialise in transforming your photos into timeless, hand-drawn art. Whether it’s a cherished family portrait, your beloved pet, or even your favourite vehicle, my sketches are created with precision, care, and attention to detail.

Why Choose Pencil Sketch Portraits?

Personalised Artwork

Each piece is custom-made to suit your preferences, ensuring a unique and meaningful result.

Versatile Subjects

From people and pets to vehicles and landmarks, I create artwork for every occasion.

Simple Process

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Upload your photo, approve your sketch, and enjoy your finished artwork.

Examples of My Work

Pencil Portrait of Girl in Hat — Custom pencil portrait of a young girl in a hat, capturing every detail with timeless elegance.

Pencil Portrait of Leonardo DiCaprio — Custom pencil portrait of a young girl in a hat, capturing every detail with timeless elegance.

How to Commission Your Pencil Sketch Portrait

Pencil Sketch Portraits' 5-step order process

Step 1: Choose or take a photo and upload it.

Step 2: Confirm size and details.

Step 3: Pay a 50% deposit.

Step 4: Approve the sketch before final payment.

Step 5: Receive your completed portrait.

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What My Clients Say

Pencil Sketch Portraits

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Andrew Cowley

13:41 19 Dec 25

An easy experience from start to finish with a fantastic picture at the end.
Angela was always quick to respond to emails, right from my initial enquiry, and made the whole process about as simple and straightforward as it could be.
Highly recommended!

Laura Newton

09:32 08 Dec 25

I couldn't be happier with the sketch I had commissioned for my husbands 40th. The detail from the photo I provided was captured beautifully and it has turned out even better than I imagined. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, I would highly recommend!

Martin Heelis

09:19 14 Nov 25

Angela drew a portrait of our dog Pablo about 4 years ago and it was perfect and when we wanted another done she was definitely the person who we wanted to do it again, easy to communicate with and understood perfectly what we wanted. Absolute super star and very talented artist. Highly recommend.

Nicole Bennett

19:55 16 Sep 25

Angela recently sketched a picture of a naval ship for me as a sentimental birthday gift for my father — and what an incredible job she did! She’s an exceptionally gifted artist. Thank you so much, Angela. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend you to anyone looking for a beautifully hand-drawn, meaningful piece of art.

Ross Murray

07:30 15 Aug 25

I asked Angela if she could sketch out a city skyline view from our first holiday for our first wedding anniversary and it was perfect! Not only was the picture exactly what I hoped for she also turned it around in such a short space of time to ensure it would be with me before the big day. I would highly recommend Angela & Pencil Sketch Portraits to anyone considering.

Lily Waby

21:20 03 Aug 25

I received my image as a gift of my late grandfather and my newborn daughter. It’s everything I could have dreamt of and more. it’s so special to see something come to life that won’t ever be possible. Every inch of my grandfather was captured so beautifully from the hairs on his arms to his everyday jewellery. I am so happy that I have a piece of artwork that I can cherish forever!!!

Simon Stacey

09:40 27 Jul 25

Angela has drawn a wonderful portrait of our home which I’m sure will provide many memories. The whole process worked really well and was very good value . Highly recommended.

Debs v

09:30 22 Jul 25

Wow – what a pleasing experience Angela made this. From the start she was very efficient answering any questions very quickly, also the turn around was excellent. When I viewed the sample piece there was no need to tweak anything - it took my breath away as she had caught the likeness with incredible precision and amazing attention to detail. I can highly recommend Angela based the result I had.

Tracey Marsh

15:59 16 Jul 25

I commissioned a portrait of myself and my husband on our wedding day and liked the drawings that I saw on Angela's website. I wanted a full length drawing of us and the drawing that Angela did was beautiful and her attention to detail like the lace on my dress was remarkable. The facial features are true to life and I am so happy to have such a beautufl drawing hanging on our wall - bringing back memories of a special day. Thank you Angela.

Elaine Bowen

05:38 27 Jun 25

I approached Angela with a rather unusual and bespoke request and not only was she able to bring my idea to life, she did a remarkable job of combining the two separate photos I provided into the one drawing. The artwork was a gift for my partners 60th birthday and depicts a very special time in our lives - Angela was able to capture this perfectly. I'm exceptionally pleased with the end result and could not have chosen anyone better to create this for us. Thank you.

nathan hubbard

12:40 25 May 25

Angela has been spot on from first contact. Fast responses and was kept up to date through the process.
But most importantly.. WOW what a talent! The quality of what was produced was truly outstanding. Angela not only produced a true likeness of the subject but also brought the drawing to life.
I'm already lining up the next comission!

Keith Robinson

12:11 19 Dec 24

I found Angela's name and company from the internet and asked her to do a pencil portrait from a normal photograph as a surprise gift for relatives. To say they were thrilled with the gift is an understatement. It was superb and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Angela to anyone who is considering something similar.

Jamie Finn

14:32 02 Nov 24

Angela did an amazing house pencil sketch for me. Really quick and smooth process, end product was absolutely fantastic - very happy and would recommend!

Beverley Welsh

20:50 11 Oct 24

If your looking for a realistic portrait or drawing then this lady is the place to go. I had been searching for someone for ages. I happened to come across Angela by chance. And wow I'm glad I did. Her talent is outstanding. She drew me a sketch from 3 different photos omg it its absolutely beautiful it brought a tear to my eye as its for my partners birthday we haven't got a picture of his late dad and our daughter. Angela made this happen. Iam so grateful for this. So anyone out there wanting a drawing done don't hesitate. This lady is amazing. She deserves 10 stars . I will be returning to her for a drawing personal to myself. Thanks again Angela

Matthieu Wilson

21:42 30 Sep 24

I would highly recommend Angela's services: the communication was very easy and clear, she was very helpful with my initial questions and minor requests, there were no issues with payment or postage, and she is clearly very talented. All in all, I'm very pleased with the final sketch and would definitely use Angela again!

Colin Nutter

16:29 30 Sep 24

Fantastic Artist i ordered a sketch from Angela and wow i couldn't be happier what a fantastic job done the detail is excellent and every one comments how good the drawing is it looks like it is in 3D one very happy person here a big thank you Angela

Gary Burrell

05:39 09 Aug 24

A pleasure to do business with. Angela has an amazing talent and the drawing she done of my 2 Border Collies actually made me a wee bit emotional. She truly brought them to life on sheet of paper. Thank you very much.

Ash

20:53 05 Aug 24

I write this review with great pleasure. I am absolutely amazed at how Angela managed to draw a portrait of my Dad from a very low resolution photo. The level of detail drawn is brilliant, almost lifelike.
I am glad I chose Angela to draw for me, she did not disappointment me. I commend her for her attention to detail, her diligence and efficiency. From my initial enquiry on 10 July 2024 to receiving the completed drawing took less than 3 weeks, well within my requested deadline.
Throughout the commissioning Angela kept me informed of the progress, consulted me and delivered safely as promised.

Clearly a highly talented artist, who draws with compassion. I have no hesitation at all in recommending Angela at Pencil Sketch.

john richardson

10:56 03 Apr 24

I commissioned Angela to produce a pencil portrait of my late wife to have a lasting memory of her. The Photo I sent was from a polaroid taken 51 years ago and I did not expect too much. The finished portrait staggered me. Angela caught the very essence of my wife. The detail was incredible and I will be ever grateful for a portrait I will cherish daily.

Laura Gilbey

21:38 28 Dec 23

I asked Angela to draw a sketch of our dog that passed away and what a sketch she did, it's amazing, made my husband cry. I would thoroughly recommend her. Thank you Angela x

Richard Jenkins

08:25 16 Dec 23

Absolutely over the moon with the pencil drawing I commissioned. Angela really does have a special talent and i highely recommend her work.

martin simms

16:58 12 Dec 23

Angela’s animal portraits are amazing. Her communication with me was second to none. Wonderful service from start to finish. Thanks

CHARLES SMITH

11:43 10 Dec 23

I was amazed just how quick and easy it was to order my car portrait. Sent a photo and soon had a preview. Great work and then proceeded, the A4 was superb.Better than expected. I can recommend Angelas work to anyone.

Therese Vaughan

07:46 23 Nov 23

I contacted Angela via her online form to request her to do a pencil sketch of my grandson. I had specific instructions regarding the eyes. Angela contacted me back promptly agreeing to take on the drawing, I paid a deposit and she began the work. I was sent a sample drawing to review from which I asked her to tweak a couple of things. The second sample she sent was perfect and I now have the finished drawing which is absolutely stunning. I found Angela to be polite, communicative and professional throughout. The likeness of the sketch to the photo supplied is outstanding and I would highly recommend her.

Karinajessie matuizo

21:35 13 Nov 23

I will definitely be coming back for more. The effort that was put in you can see in all the details it looks just like the photo i sent. I am so happy with the result i can’t believe how perfect it is. I would definitely recommend Pencil Sketch Portraits. The communication throughout it all was amazing i got loads of updates on my portrait. Also the delivery was super quick. I would definitely recommend and would only go to Pencil Sketch Portraits. Thank you so much you’ve done an amazing job x

Linda Beaney

09:13 12 Apr 22

I contacted Angela to commission a couple of sketches as Milestone Birthday gifts, one for my daughter of her beloved Pug and one for my brother-in-law of his pride and joy BMW Motorbike. Communication with Angela was great throughout the transaction and the quality of her work is of the highest standard. I am delighted with the outcome of both sketches, the detail is fantastic and she has captured the essence of both subjects and especially that of my daughter's dog and I am certain the recipients will be as equally delighted. Thank you Angela.

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Whether it’s for a gift or a keepsake, a custom pencil sketch is a beautiful way to preserve memories. Start the process today!

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