A realistic black and white pencil drawing of a dog with long, wavy fur and expressive eyes.

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Pet Portraits by Julia

Every custom pencil portrait is hand-drawn with meticulous detail preserving texture, expression, and the unmistakable personality that make your pet unique. My commissions are designed for animal lovers and discerning art collectors worldwide.

What I Offer:

  • Fully custom, photo-realistic pencil portraits.

  • Sizes and framing options tailored to your drawing.

  • Commissions for memorial portraits, special anniversaries, and heirloom gifts.

  • Limited-edition presentation: each piece comes with a signed certificate of authenticity and care instructions.

The Process:

  1. Photography Guidance: Professional tips to capture reference photos that convey personality and detail — we can also work from your existing images.

  2. Sketch & Approval: A preliminary sketch is provided for your approval before final rendering begins.

  3. Final Rendering: Hand-drawn in graphite with layered shading and fine-detail techniques to achieve lifelike texture and depth.

  4. Framing & Delivery: Framed to your selection and delivered with careful packaging.

  • Commission a lasting portrait — a refined, personal way to honor the pet you love.

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Dougie on the Mountain
$35.00

Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.

Dimension: Paper, 11” x 14”. Image, 8.5” x 12.5”
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Winter the Dog
$30.00
Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.

• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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Pet Portraits by Julia Gift Certificate
from $50.00

Do you love someone who loves an animal? Give them a gift card for a meticulously and lovingly crafted pet drawing to honor and memorialize their most beloved companion.

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2025

New York

The Atlast Project →

“This is my good boy. We recently lost him, and I made a small memorial shelf for him featuring this amazing drawing by Julia. This drawing so perfectly captures him, not iust physically but his sweet, funny, silly, loyal and loving soul and I'm so grateful to Julia for capturing his true essence. It brings me such comfort. Julia is an incredibly talented artist, I highly recommend her work!”

- Tricia W.

Get In Touch

If you're interested in commissioning a custom piece, complete this form with a few details about your pet. Please upload at least three of your favorite pet photos. (High definition is best). I will review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.

Drawings take between one to three weeks depending on various factors such as size and complexity of texture. I will send you the estimated date of completion.

Drawings will be made in the order in which requests are received, so please place your orders as far in advance as possible. Busiest times are September to March.