Me and my art

I am a pastel artist working from my own studio at my home in rural Bedfordshire. My two great loves are animals and art! My speciality is ‘realism’, capturing every small detail of an animal, from the texture of the fur to the light reflection in the eyes, to the markings on the nose. I work closely on small areas copying ‘exactly what I see’ so as to make your beloved pet seem as life like as possible.

I use the very best of materials. ‘Faber Castell’ pencil pastels are used for the fine line detail. ‘Unison’ pastels are used for larger areas and to make the depth of colour needed to bring a drawing to life. The paper is ‘Claire Fontaine Pastelmat’, which absorbs the pastel beautifully and enhances the colours. All these materials collaborate to ensure your portrait should last for many years.

I have had the pleasure of drawing hundreds of pet portraits which are now shipped all over the world. The best part of my job is the reaction from my clients when they see their beloved pets brought to life! Many clients have become friends, and come back to me months or years later to commission further portraits. If you’d like to commission me please get in touch!

Just a few testimonials…

  • “Heather completed the most breathtaking portrait of our (not-so-wirey) wirehaired vizsla, Rose.

    “It is so accurate, it’s mesmerising. Rose has a particularly powerful yet kind (and occasionally manipulative!) stare and Heather has managed to capture her strength and gentleness completely. The texture of the fur and the incredible rendering of her nose almost makes you want to touch it! “

    Claire Devey
    Surrey, U.K.

  • "I had been looking around for someone to draw a portrait of my 13-year- old Westie, Paddy. "

    “I wanted a 'forever' picture of him to take pride of place in our family home. She captured every cheeky nuance of our Paddy in a true life-like image. Put simply she is not only expert at what she does, but she is friendly, helpful and she delivers first class work. I was so impressed, we ordered two Paddy portrait!”

    Tony McG
    West Sussex, U.K.

  • “Heather captures the finest details of both, the subject and their personalities to perfection .”

    Her relaxed approach to the subject radiates through her art in the most truthful precise way imaginable. Every detail shines through. I was thrilled with the result and it embodies the image.

    Caroline Chaplin
    Bedfordshire, U.K.

  • "Unique ability to capture your pet in remarkable realistic way."

    Heather is such an amazing talent. She has a unique ability to capture your pet in remarkable realistic way. I want to get more fur babies just so I can have her draw them. Makes a great gift for a loved one that has everything! And....she's so sweet and takes such great care with shipping.

    Jess Phillips
    California, USA