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MEET THE ARTIST

HANNAH BRADSHAW

Hello!

I'm an experienced pastel artist based in Hampshire, UK and I specialise in creating realistic portraits of your pets and wildlife. I've always been an animal lover, having grown up with rabbits, guinea pigs and dogs, and understand how meaningful such artwork can be, especially if the portrait is a memorial piece.

I value the communication with my clients and enjoy learning the details of your pet so that I can produce the best, and most representative, portrait possible

Hannah Bradshaw standing and smiling in a cow field in Marlborough, UK

ABOUT MY WORK

PASTEL PORTRAITS

I use high quality pencils and materials to create highly detailed portraits of your pets and pride myself on bringing your pet's personality and character into the artwork.

I'm inspired by my love of animals and I enjoy creating memorable pieces of art for you to cherish.

MY PORTFOLIO

LARA J.

PET PORTRAIT CLIENT

“I was after the perfect gift for my Dad and this wonderful portrait of Basil now hangs pride of place in the lounge. They absolutely loved it, and the detail and likeness is simply unbelievable. I highly recommend Hannah's work"

CUSTOM PET PORTRAITS

THE PERFECT GIFT

A pastel pet portrait makes a thoughtful and memorable gift - it’s a personal way to remember a beloved companion, capturing not just how they look, but who they are. I strive myself in creating pieces to cherish, whether that is for yourself, a family member or friend.

The process of creating Nelson’s portrait and my first background!

I’d love to know your thoughts ✨

[chocolate labrador, pastel portrait, dog artwork, carbothellos, stabilo, pitt pastels, fabercastell, soft pastels, pastel pencils, realism art, sunset art, pet portrait artist]

Honey 🤍

My family’s first dog and the one who made us fall in love with the sighthound breed.

Honey is part of a double memorial portrait that I’ve shared already, but she deserves a moment!

Honey & Bonnie, 12” x 16” - pastels on pastelmat

[sighthounds, whippets, carbothello pastels, pastel artist, pet portraits, realism artwork]

This photo is too sweet not to post!

It’s lovely to receive photos like this - especially as Lolly is striking a similar pose to her portrait!

What do you think?

Lolly, 9” x 12” - pastels on pastelmat

[Faber Castell, Stabilo, Clairefontaine]

Roo✨

Oh I loved drawing this handsome boy!

And so perfectly named, he lives in Australia 🇦🇺🦘

Sighthounds have a special place in my heart, so I was thrilled when Roo’s owner had seen my drawing of Lolly and wanted a portrait as a birthday gift for her partner.

There’s so much love in Roo’s eyes and pastels really help to create that soft, loving expression!

Roo, 7” x 9” - pastels on pastelmat

Faber Castell Pitt Pastels | Stabilo Carbothellos | Clairefontaine Pastelmat

I drew this beauty a few years ago now but she was the first sighthound I drew after starting my business. I love the sighthound breed, so it’s a special portrait!

When I was studying at Loughborough University, I volunteered at my local Greyhound Rescue and created a fundraiser, with the winner receiving a pastel portrait drawn by myself.

This is Izzy, the winner, who was previously rescued from the centre, so it felt like a full circle moment!

I volunteered here for about 10 months and loved every minute, I loved being out with the hounds as I was missing mine at home 🤍

Swipe for a photo of me with the centre owner and one of the ex-racers, Jim.

(It looks like I’m just holding a random dog bowl but the raffle numbers were folded inside it! 🤣)

I can’t wait to do more of these raffles in the future!

Izzy, 9” x 12” - pastels on pastelmat

The process of drawing this special girl’s portrait 🤍

I received this lovely feedback from her owner:

“We were blown away by Honey’s portrait and how accurately Hannah captured her special character in one picture. She was one of a kind and her portrait will be such a lovely reminder of that forever. Thank you so much”

Honey, 7” x 9” - pastels on pastelmat

@fabercastelluk
@stabilouk
@clairefontaine_france
@panpastel

Entering the new year with a throwback of the handsome Ronnie!

I met Ronnie and his owner whilst walking my family’s dog - his owner wanted a portrait as a Christmas present for her husband but wasn’t too sure about getting a good reference photo (and without her husband seeing!). So, I offered to take some reference photos with my camera and after a little photoshoot in our local field, we had quite a few lovely photos of Ronnie that she could choose from!

Swipe for Ronnie’s full portrait!

It’s been such a joy working on your pets’ portraits over the years, thank you so much for your support 🤍

Here’s to the next 5 years! ✨

Here’s Squidge’s finished portrait!

I loved creating her special memorial portrait - she had such lovely blue eyes and the most beautiful details in her ginger coat.

I received this lovely feedback:

“She is so perfect. You are so talented, thank you so much. You have captured her soul perfectly. I can’t stop looking at her! Honestly thank you.”

I’d love to know what you think!

A perfect snoot!

I love creating textures and there’s so much detail to capture in a dog’s nose. When you use pastels, you typically work from dark to light colours/shades so after this medium grey, there’s a few more layers to go - lighter greys, white and maybe a black to bring in some more depth!

Does anyone know the breed that this snoot belongs to??

Bringing Lolly’s portrait to life!

The reference photo of @lollythewhippet was so beautiful and it gave me a great opportunity to get the small details drawn in - from her glistening eyes to the numerous whiskers. I lost count of how many different shades of brown and orange I used to create her brindle coat (but I can tell you that it took a little while to put the pencils back!)

I’d love to know what you think of her portrait ✨

9” x 12” - pastels on pastelmat

Created using @fabercastellglobal and @stabilouk pastels

I’m finally sharing the finished portrait of Nelson!

I say it all the time, but this is one of my favourites! The reference photo for this portrait was so beautiful and I knew that the sunset and grassy foreground would add so much to Nelson’s portrait.

I love the way Nelson’s sun-kissed coat shines!

What do you think?

Nelson, 7” x 9” - pastels on pastelmat

Honey and Bonnie…my beautiful family dogs

This double portrait is so special as it’s a memorial piece of my family’s late whippets for my mother.

Honey was our first rescue dog and made us fall in love with sighthounds. She passed away at 12.5 years old after a stroke and a few months later, as the house was a little too quiet, we adopted Bonnie who was just 16 weeks old (it was also two weeks before we went into the first Covid lockdown in 2020). We sadly lost her at just two years old due to an unfortunate accident and my heart still aches for her. One day I’ll create portraits of these girls to hang in my own home.

Honey and Bonnie, 12” x 16” - pastels on pastelmat

The handsome Ozzy…

Ozzy’s owner had the winning ticket for a raffle I hosted to raise money for @blueacrerescue

Sadly Ozzy passed away before I finished his portrait but I’m pleased that this drawing is now treasured by his owner

9” x 12” - pastels on pastelmat

I love receiving customer photos!

This is an earlier piece but still one of my favourites. It’s lovely to see such a happy customer and even Lexi is smiling too!

If any of my clients have photos of their pets’ portraits framed, I’d love to see them. Please drop me a message!

Lexi, 9” x 12” - pastels on light grey pastelmat

A work-in-progress of one of my favourite pieces…meet Roo!

I was commissioned to draw this handsome boy by a client in Sydney, Australia - my first international piece 🇦🇺

Whippets are one of my favourite breeds and I was so excited when this commission came through.

I’d love to know what you think of this portrait so far!

7” x 9” - Pastels on pastelmat
@fabercastelluk Pitt Pastels and @stabilouk Carbothellos

One of my favourite pastel drawings I’ve created…my own family’s pet whippets, Honey and Bonnie!

I used four references photos for this drawing - one for each dog and collar as they weren’t in our family at the same time, nor were they wearing these collars. This piece took a little while to complete as I was working on it inbetween commissions but I’m so happy with the result.

A memorial piece as a gift for my mother

Pastels on pastelmat, 12” x 16”

I’d like to know what you think

To celebrate National Cat Day, here is Charlie’s finished portrait

Her tortoiseshell coat was so fun to draw and I love this pose… so regal!

She’s such a beauty!

#nationalcatday #internationalcatday #petsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #tortoiseshell #tortoiseshellcatsofinstagram #pastelartist #petartwork #petportraitartistuk #stabilo #fabercastell #carbOthellos #pittpastels #clairefontaine #pastelmat #smallbusiness #britishartist #englishartist #hannahbradshawartist #hannahbradshawart

Throwback to my first pastel portrait!

I started my business doing coloured pencil portraits but quickly found that drawing with coloured pencils were too hard on my wrist (unfortunately pain from an old injury likes to come back every now and then!). After a bit of research, I came across another artist who had a similar issue and she said how pastel pencils were easier to work with. So, I bought a set of @fabercastelluk Pitt Pastels and haven’t looked back!

I have found pastels a joy to work with - being able to create more vibrant portraits and softer textures has been very advantageous over coloured pencils. And of course, I’ve added to my pastel collection!

Thank you to Penny’s owner for trusting me with my little experiment, I’m so glad it paid off!

Penny - 9” x 12” pastel on Pastelmat, 2021

#pastelartist #dogportrait #labradoodle #labradoodles_of_instagram #fabercastell #pittpastel #clairefontaine #pastelmat #jacksonsart #hannahbradshawartist #hannahbradshawart

A snippet into the drawing process of Nelson

This was the first background and foreground I drew for a portrait and I’m so pleased with the result!

I’d love to know what you think!

#chocolatelab #labradorsofinstagram #memorialportrait #pastelartist #dogportrait #stabilo #carbothellos #stabilopastel #smallbusinessowner #womeninbusiness #hannahbradshawartist #hannahbradshawart

The finished memorial portrait of this sweet girl, Honey

This is a commissioned piece from a couple of months ago. She was such a loved part of the family and I’m pleased that I was able to draw Honey for the owners to hang in their new home.

7” x 9” - pastels on pastelmat

#worldanimalday #chihuahuastagram #longhairedchihuahua #pastelartist #animalportrait #dogdrawing #commissionedart #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinessowner #stabilo #carbothellos #pittpastels #fabercastell #panpasteldrawing #panpastelart

A quick insight into the process of creating Squidge’s portrait!

Squidge was completed earlier this year as a surprise memorial piece for her owner

7” x 9” pastels on pastelmat

#catportrait #pastelartist #animalart #stabilo #carbothello #fabercastell #pittpastels #wip #workinprogress #commissonedart #hannahbradshawart #hannahbradshawartist

I loved drawing this cute frenchie duo, Bruce and Betty!

Swipe for a close-up of the carpet stairs!

12” x 16” - pastels on pastelmat

#frenchiesofinsta #frenchbulldog #dogportrait #pastelartist #stabilo #carbothellos #fabercastell #pittpastels #hannahbradshawart #hannahbradshawartist

A little throwback with the beautiful Mabel - she has quite the smile with her pearly whites!

I loved creating the depth of colour in her red coat and bringing her features to life!

#labradorsofinstagram #pastelart #dogportrait #petartwork #commissionedart #hannahbradshawart #hannahbradshawartist

Honey & Bonnie - pastels on Pastelmat

This double memorial portrait was such a special piece to put together as I don’t often get the chance to draw something personal. Honey & Bonnie are my family’s late whippets and this piece was for my mother 💕

Created using @stabilouk‘s CarbOthellos - they’re perfect for base layers, details and everything inbetween!

Hope you love the process and finished portraits!

#gifted | @stabilouk

#stabilo #carbothellopastelpencils #pastelartist #pastelpencilartist #petportrait #commissionedart #whippetsofinstagram #whippet #wildlifeart #dogportrait #dogsofinstagram #dogart

A close-up ‘Detail’ for today’s #MarchMeetTheMaker!

This beautifully stitched fishtail collar was the perfect addition to Bonnie’s portrait. I ‘stitched’ together separate reference images of Bonnie and her collar to create her portrait, which was a fun challenge!

I’d love to know what you think!

#detaileddrawing #mmtm #marchmeetthemaker2025 #petportraitsofinstagram #pastelartist #smallbusinessowner #closeupshot #whippetsofinstagram #sighthoundart #fishtailcollar #hannahbradshawartist

Lolly the Whippet ✨

It was such a joy to create this portrait of the beautiful @lollythewhippet, working from a stunning reference photo.

With my family’s love of Whippets, this piece felt especially close to my heart.

Lolly’s gorgeous brindle coat was a dream to capture, and I double mounted it with an inner tone that perfectly complements her markings.

So delighted her family is happy with it!

#whippetsofinstagram #pastelart #petportraitartist #brindlewhippet #commisionart #realismdrawing #hannahbradshawartist

(Behind the) Scenes for #MarchMeetTheMaker today!

This is usually how you’d find me when I’m drawing - sat at my desk whilst listening to 90s/00s hits, with my pastel pencils and tools in an *organised* mess around me!

#marchmeetthemaker2025 #behindthescenes #scenes #petportraitart #pastelartist #fabercastellpittpastel #stabilocarbothellos #animalartwork #studiosetup #hannahbradshawartist

Today’s #MarchMeetTheMaker is ‘Style’!

My style is all about capturing every little detail to bring out your pet’s unique personality. Keeping my pastel tips sharp allows me to create individual strands of fur, making each portrait as lifelike as possible.

A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of drawing Beryl, a beautiful fox red Labrador. Even then, my dedication to detail was the same - I focused on her gentle expression through her puppy eyes, expressive eyebrows and soft ears to truly bring her to life.

9” x 12” Pastels on Pastelmat

#marchmeetthemaker2025 #mmtm #pastelart #petportraitartist #britishwildlife #dogportrait #foxredlabrador #labradorsofinstagram #supportsmallbusiness #ukbusinesswoman #businessstyle #fabercastelpittpastels #stabilcarbothellos #stabilouk #hannahbradshawartist

The full drawing of Ziggy

I love getting asked to draw full body pieces so, of course, Ziggy was a pleasure to draw!

9” x 12” on Pastelmat

#alsatiansofinstagram #dogportrait #pastelartist #smallbusiness #womenownedbusiness

From crayons to pastels!

Little me had no idea that this hobby would grow into my passion and now business.

Thank you to those who have been with me from the start, have joined along the way and, of course, commissioned me to draw your lovely pets!

I’m excited for 2025!

#newyear #2025 #crayons #pastelart #petportraitartist #hannahbradshawartist

CarbOthellos are my go-to when creating pastel portraits - they’re perfect for building layers as well as adding the details!

Honey’s vibrant red collar really brings her portrait to life!

Kindly #gifted by @stabilouk

#petportrait #pastelart #whippetofinstagram #sighthoundsofinstagram #rescuedog #smallbusiness #ukbusinesswoman #stabilouk #hannahbradshawartist

The gorgeous Ozzy…

Last year I hosted a raffle and raised money for @blueacrerescue and Ozzy’s owner had the winning ticket!

Blue Acre Horse Rescue are a fantastic charity who rescue and care for horses and ponies who are in need of help, please do check out their amazing work!

9” x 12” pastels on pastelmat

#goldenretrieversofinstagram #pastelart #petportraitartist #smallbusiness #ukbusinesswoman #horsecharity #rafflewinner

A close-up of Ziggy, the Alsatian 🐾

I loved creating the details in Ziggy’s Herringbone collar!

Full portrait 9” x 12” pastels on pastelmat

#alsatiansofinstagram #germanshepherd #petportrait #pastelartwork #fabercastelluk #smallbusiness #ukbusinessowner #petcommission

The handsome Basil, the Spaniel 🦴

This little guy just had to have his comfort blanket included in his portrait - an old jumper of his owner’s.

So many shades of blue were used to create the depth in his coat!

#spanielsofinstagram #petportrait #pastelart #fabercastelluk #stabilouk #smallbusiness #ukbusiness #hannahbradshawartist

A work in progress of the beautiful Charlie Cat 🐈‍⬛

This isn’t my usual approach when it comes to drawing the eyes, but I wanted to get the blues and black of her coat in first before adding Charlie’s vibrant green eyes!

6” x 8” on light grey pastelmat

#petportrait #catsofinstagram #blackcat #pastelart #wip #petartwork #smallbusiness #ukbusinesswoman #hannahbradshawartist

A recent memorial piece of the lovely Nelson, a chocolate Labrador.

The reference photo for this commission had the sun setting around Nelson and it really brought out some beautiful colours in his fur.

I’ll post his complete portrait soon!

7” x 9” - pastels on pastelmat board

#dogportrait #petportraits #dogsofinstagram #art #pasteldrawing #calmingcontent #smallbusiness #ukbusinesswoman #drawingprocess #chocolatelabrador #hampshireart

A work in progress of our late family whippet, Honey, who is part of a double memorial piece for my mother.

Drawing your own pets definitely adds the pressure on to get it right but does make the portrait even more meaningful 🤍

#whippet #whippetsofinstagram #sighthound #pastelartist #pastelart #dogportrait #dogart #clairefontaine #clairefontainepastelmat #stabilo #stabilopastelpencils #fabercastell #fabercastelpittpastelpencils

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