# Melanie and Nicholas Pet Portraits

> # Pet Portrait Artist

> Pet Portrait Artist is a UK-based fine art studio offering bespoke pet portrait commissions in pencil and oil paint. Run by artists Melanie and Nicholas, the studio specialises in highly detailed, hand-crafted portraits of dogs, cats, horses, and other pets for clients worldwide. Every portrait is created traditionally by hand, using the client’s own photos, and shipped internationally with care.

Pet Portrait Artist has been trusted by pet lovers for over 25 years, with more than 850 commissions completed. Clients value the personal service, attention to detail, and emotionally resonant artwork. The studio also shares behind-the-scenes content, packaging process insights, and pet loss support through their blog and social channels.

## Product Documentation

- [Commission Process](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/portraits-process.htm): Step-by-step guide to commissioning a portrait
- [Gallery of Oil Portraits](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/pet-oil-portraits-gallery.htm): Hand-painted oil portrait examples by Nicholas
- [Gallery of Pencil Portraits](https://www.pencil-petportraits.com): Hand-drawn pencil artwork by Melanie
- [Gift Vouchers](https://www.pencil-petportraits.com/pet-portrait-gift-vouchers.htm): Information about portrait gift options

## Resources and Support

- [Studio Blog](http://blog.pet-portraitartist.com/): Stories behind commissions, photo tips, and artist insights
- [Pet Photography Advice](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/photo-tips.htm): How to take the best photo for a pet portrait
- [Contact Us](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/pet-portraits-contact.htm): Reach out to Melanie and Nicholas

## Case Studies and Research

- [Client Testimonials](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/testimonials.htm): Feedback from clients across the UK, USA, and beyond
- [Pet Loss & Memorial Portraits](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/pet-memorial-portraits.htm): How portraits help grieving pet owners preserve memories

## Optional

- [About Us](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/melanie-phillips.htm): Meet Melanie and Nicholas, the artists behind the portraits, with over 25 years of experience.
- [Testimonials](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/pet-portraits-testimonials.htm): Read feedback and kind words from clients around the world.
- [Notable Clients]https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/celebrity-notable-pet-portrait): Find out who has commissioned Melanie and Nicholas.
- [Studio Blog](http://blog.pet-portraitartist.com/): Weekly posts featuring behind-the-scenes stories, art tips, and student challenges.
- [Instagram – Studio Journal](https://www.instagram.com/pet.portraitartists/): Informal updates, in-progress shots, and studio life (featuring Lily the Tibetan Terrier).

- [About Us](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/melanie-phillips.htm): Learn more about the artists and their history
- [Studio Journal Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pet.portraitartists/): Informal look at works in progress, studio life, and Lily the Tibetan Terrier
- [Affiliate / Press Inquiries](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/pet-portraits-contact.htm): Available upon request

## Documentation

- [Commission Process](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/how-it-works.htm): Step-by-step guide to commissioning a portrait, including photo tips and delivery info.
- [Oil Portrait Gallery](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/traditional-oil-pet-portraits.htm): Examples of Nicholas’s traditional oil paintings of dogs, cats, and horses.
- [Pencil Portrait Gallery](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/pencil-pet-portraits.htm): Melanie’s graphite pencil pet portraits gallery and commission information.
- [Pet Photography Tips](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/pet-portraits-from-photographs.htm): How to take the best possible photo of your pet for a portrait.
- [Gift Vouchers](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/pet-portrait-gift-vouchers.htm): Buy a pet portrait gift voucher for a friend or loved one.
- [Contact Page](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/pet-portraits-contact.htm): Contact Melanie and Nicholas with any questions about commissions or pricing.
- [How We Package Your Pet Portrait](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/how-we-package-your-pet-portrait.htm): A detailed look at how we safely wrap and package every commissioned portrait, with behind-the-scenes photos from our studio.
- [Pet Portrait FAQ](https://www.pet-portraitartist.com/pet-portrait-faq.htm): Answers to common questions about our portraits, from pricing and turnaround times to photo requirements and framing options.