Portraits by Peter Gallagher
I draw beautiful pencil portraits from photos.
Are you looking for a portrait?
Welcome to my website
If you are looking for hand drawn portraits of your family, friends or pets I would be delighted to help you?
My pencil portraits from photos are realistic in style whilst capturing the unique character of the subject. I offer coloured pencil portraits as well as graphite pencil portrait.
I offer coloured pencil portraits as well as graphite pencil portraits.
So if you are interested in a pencil portrait please have a look at my website. I aim to keep the process of commissioning a hand drawn portrait as easy as possible .
Here are some samples of my portraits
Portraits of Children
Portraits of Pets
Portraits of Adults
What people are saying
“Two beautiful portrait drawings of the grand kids. They look fantastic hanging on the wall in the living room.”
— Lynne Connor
“Brought a tear to my eye when I saw your pencil portrait drawing of Trudi.”
— Naomi G.
“So sweet! I've hung your drawings of the children in pride of place and I love looking at them”
— Mrs. Skivington
Would you like a hand drawn portrait?
I aim to keep the process of commissioning a hand drawn portrait as simple and enjoyable as possible.
It all begins with the photo. The better the quality of the reference photo then the better the quality of the pencil drawing. I don’t just mean if it is in focus or not but more importantly does the photo capture the character of the subject, in a way which I can translate into a beautiful pencil portrait.
I will often ask my clients to send as many photos as they have and then I can use my years of experience to help choose a photo that will allow me to create a hand drawn portrait that you will be proud to hang in your home.
If you don’t have suitable photos then you can always take some, especially useful for portraits of children, as they change so quickly. I used to work as a professional photographer so I can offer you advice you how to take your own photos.
Once we have a photo/s we discuss the size of drawing that would work best and whether you want a pencil portrait or a coloured pencil portrait?
So if you would like to find out more please do click on the link below.
About me
Hello.
I hope you like my pencil drawings? I am a Scottish based artist specialising in hand drawn portraits from photos. I have been drawing and painting all my life.
I have always enjoyed drawing portraits. As I draw my pencil portraits from photos, rather than live sittings, it allows me to work with clients from all over the UK and abroad.
Contact me.
If you like my work but would like further information about how to commission a family portrait, hand drawn from a photo, then please get in touch via the contact form below.
I am happy to chat about and supply information with no obligation to proceed.