Hand-drawn Graphite
Pet & Family Portraits
Hand-drawn graphite portraits of pets, people and families, created from your favourite photographs and capturing the personality and character that make them unique.
Commissioned from Penkridge, Staffordshire and delivered across the UK.
Welcome to Claire Hughes Studio!
I’m Claire, I am a graphite artist based in Penkridge, Staffordshire and I specialise in pet and human portraits.
I create bespoke graphite portraits from your favourite photographs, capturing the people and pets who mean the most to you.
Every portrait is carefully hand drawn using professional graphite pencils, with a focus on capturing not just likeness, but the personality, character and little details that make each subject unique.
Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, a treasured keepsake or a lasting tribute to a loved one, I’d be so pleased to create something special for you.
Based in Penkridge, Staffordshire, I create hand-drawn graphite portraits of pets, people and families. Whether you're looking for a unique gift, a family portrait or a treasured portrait of a much-loved pet, I create bespoke artwork from your photographs and deliver across the UK.
Commissions are currently OPEN
NEW: Mini Wooden Portraits
Mini hand-drawn graphite portraits on 10cm wooden logs are now available!
£40 per wooden log (single subject only)
What my commission clients say…
“Claire she did a wonderful job, she captured his likeness just like a photo - she even got his crazy curls just right! If you are looking for a portrait I would 100% recommend Claire”
— Karen“Claire did a portrait for my cat, Cookie and she has done an amazing job. Really happy with my finished portrait and would recommend Claire.”
— Rebecca“Thank you so much. I absolutely love it. It’d amazing! I am planning my next portrait”
— PaulaReady to See Your Portrait?
Send me a quick note below, and let’s start planning a portrait that celebrates your loved one.