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Espy Art
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Artist ✎ Pet Portraits ✎ Animal Artwork ✎ Commissions: Open
My next event is the BCCS Christmas Craft & Gift Fair, really looking forward to it!

Details:
Sunday November 16th, 10.30am - 4pm.
Mill Arts & Events Centre, Rayleigh. Bellingham Ln, SS6 7ED
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
How gorgeous is little Chester??
I love how this watercolour portrait turned out and I hope I get the chance to paint another Cockapoo in the future.

Looking for a unique gift idea? Christmas commissions are currently open!

#cockapoo #cockapoopuppy #cockapoolove #watercolourart
October 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
My upcoming Christmas fairs in Essex:
Nov 16th - Rayleigh Mill Hall, SS6 7ED
Nov 22nd - Hockley Community Centre, SS5 4XD
Nov 23rd - Ashingdon & East Hawkwell Village Hall, SS4 3HF
Nov 29th - Hadleigh Old Fire Station, SS7 2PA
Dec 6th - Rayleigh Methodist Church, SS6 7JP

#essexevents #craftfair
October 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
If you would like to chat about pet portraits in person, I will have a stall at these events in the run up to Christmas!

#essex #essexevents #christmascraftfair
October 4, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Need a portrait quickly?
Simply choose my 'one day' option - these A5 artworks make wonderful last minute gifts if you don't have time to wait for a standard portrait.

For more info, please get in touch!

#petportrait #catlover #lastminutegiftideas #pencildrawing #animalartist
September 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Who's ready for another fabulous craft show??!

I'll be at the Mill Hall in Rayleigh this Saturday (Sept 27th) with my pet portraits, so please spread the word and come along if you're able, I'd love to see you there.
September 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
My custom pet portraits turn your favourite photograph into a special piece of artwork.

Everything is hand drawn/painted with love in my studio in Essex.

Please get in touch for details & I'll be happy to help.

#petportrait #doglover #watercolour #ukartist #christmasgiftidea
September 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Did you know, I offer a free personalisation service?
I can add a name to your pet portrait, as shown here in this watercolour painting of the beautiful Ella.

For more information, please get in touch and I'll be happy to help!

#petportraitpainting #personalisedgifts #brownlab #brownlabrador
September 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Its always exciting getting a portrait ready to go to its new home and making sure everything is just right.

This sweetheart's name was Jamie and he had such an interesting coat pattern to paint.

#doglover #animalartist #watercolour #painting #petportrait
June 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Looking forward to this event on Sunday June 8th, I'll be up at the Rayleigh Mill Hall 10-4, hope to see you there!
June 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
My next event is this wonderful pet show in Canewdon - come along to the village hall, Saturday June 7th (11-5)!
June 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This was an interesting portrait to work on, with the strong contrast of light/shadow and different fur textures.

To commission a painting of your own pet, please send over a photo and we can discuss your requirements!

#petportrait #digitalart #animalartist #doglover
May 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
For this commission, I painted little Dillon resting in long grass, using watercolours to capture the delicate details & textures.

Commissions are open, so please reach out if you would like to commission a memorial portrait.

#watercolour #memorialportrait #petpainting #lurcher
May 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
As someone who used to have a spaniel, I recognise that attentive stare all too well!

This was a lovely portrait to work on, Effie's sparkly eyes are just stunning.

If you would like a similar portrait of your own pet, please get in touch.

#spaniel #spaniellife #doglover #petportrait #ukartist
May 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I love being asked to create surprise gifts for fellow dog lovers!

For this commission, I combined the recipient's previous dogs into a group portrait (A3 in graphite pencil).

Interested in something similar? Please get in touch for a quote!

#petportrait #pencildrawing #artist #dogart #handdrawn
May 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
And here's the other half of gorgeous Sam & Freya's portrait.

I love their expressions, it was fun to draw such sweet, smiling faces.

To commission a portrait in this style, please contact me and I'll be happy to help.

#petportraitsartist #goldenretriever #doglovers #goldenretrieverlovers #art
April 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Here's one half of my portrait of Sam & Freya, two beautiful golden retrievers.

I'm lucky enough to have met them before working on their painting & got lots of cuddles!

I chose a soft pastel feel for this digital piece to match their gentle nature.

#petportraitsartist #goldenretriever #doglover
April 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Please note that, as the Rayleigh Windmill will be closed for the next couple of Saturdays, this is when you can visit my exhibition space: April 20th, 23rd & 27th - I look forward to welcoming you!
April 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
There were so many pretty colours to capture in Tilly's fur, isn't she beautiful?

This A4 commission was a surprise birthday present - its always lovely to be part of a special day!

To see more examples of my digital portraits, please head over to espyart.com

#giftideas #doglover #petportrait
April 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Here are the confirmed dates for my exhibition: 29th March - 27th April. If you would like to pop in for a chat you are very welcome!
April 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Here is my latest 'One Day' pet portrait, created as a special Mother's Day gift for a visitor to the windmill.

Dexter was so lovely to draw and adding those colourful highlights really brought the piece to life!

#mothersday #art #collie #dog #petportrait #gift
March 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Little sneak peak of my set up at the Rayleigh windmill, its bound to evolve over the next few weeks.

I'm glad I remembered to snap before and after photos of the space, plus one of the beautiful view out the window.
March 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I love creating beautiful works of art that capture the unique personalities of my clients' pets.

Custom pet portraits make lovely gifts for loved ones, or why not treat yourself?

Please visit espyart.com for information about commissions.

Get in touch for a free, no obligation quote today!
March 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
From this Saturday (March 29th) I will be having a solo exhibition at the historic Rayleigh Windmill.

This is a really exciting opportunity and I'm very much looking forward to it!

#artist #events #craftshow #craftfair #essex
March 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
You can catch me at a variety of events this year, please come along if you would like to discuss your portrait in person!

#artist #events #craftshow #craftfair #essex
March 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM