Mac and Betty
I created two portraits, one of each of these beautiful, characterful dogs for their human mum and dad. It was so lovely to meet Mac and...
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- Jun 23
Kingsley's portrait
This lovely little fellow is Kingsley, a recent commission and one of my Pastel Tonal Portraits. I really enjoyed painting all that...
- Feb 13
Oil paintings
To create my oil portraits I use professional artist quality lightfast oil paints on professional artist quality cotton canvases hand...
- Jan 16
Fantasy Petunia cards
Fantasy Petunia cards printed from my coloured pencil original. They are printed on good quality card and come with their own white...
- Dec 19, 2023
Rose Hips Art Cards
These fine art cards are from an original drawing of mine, drawn with fine art coloured pencils. The drawing is of rose hips from my Mum...
- Nov 7, 2023
Horse commission in progress
These photos show a commission I have just completed of 3 beautiful horses. I loved drawing them and also had the great pleasure of...
- Oct 17, 2023
Full time Cambridgeshire artist
I grew up in Chichester, West Sussex, surrounded by the beautiful countryside, not far from the South Downs and a few miles from the sea....
- Sep 13, 2023
About me
I thought it's been a while since I've re-introduced myself! I grew up in Chichester, West Sussex, surrounded by the beautiful...
- Sep 6, 2023
Launch of my new Pastel Tonal Portraits!
I am so excited to announce the launch of my new Pastel Tonal Portraits. They are in black and white (and many shades of grey of course)...
- Sep 6, 2023
My woodpecker oil painting
I have now completed my Great Spotted Woodpecker oil painting- I used a photo taken by Malcolm Graham as reference. It was so enjoyable...
- Aug 4, 2023
Beautiful cat portrait!
Here's a drawing of the stunning La Cuenta, a recent commission which was hugely enjoyable to create Isn’t it amazing how many colours...
- Jul 12, 2023
Looking for a hand crafted pet portrait?
I can create portraits of cats, dogs, horses and more. A pet portrait is also an ideal gift for any dog lover. It’s a great way to show...
- Jun 23, 2023
The Garden Show
I have recently got back from The Garden Show in Hampshire, which is a large craft fayre with trade stand holders selling artwork,...
- Jun 23, 2023
June wedding portrait surprise
Hi to you all. This is the lovely Whiskey whose portrait was commissioned by a wonderful couple, Steve and Viv as a wedding present for...
- Jun 14, 2023
Portraits created by a local artist, the perfect gift!
I am an award winning, professional artist, based in a village in Cambridgeshire, the UK, and specialising in bespoke portraits for...
- May 29, 2023
Painting in oils
I'm now offering portraits of your beloved and very gorgeous pets in oil paint as well as coloured pencil/pastels. I'm very excited about...
- May 29, 2023
Nearly time for the Craft Fayre
I am busily getting ready for the large 3 day Craft Fayre I have a trade stand at. There is so much to get ready, what with my original...
- May 17, 2023
Portrait as a wedding present
Please meet beautiful Golden Retriever, Otis. I couldn't share his portrait until now as it was commissioned by a lovely lady, Chris, as...
- May 8, 2023
Super soft, squidgy cushions
My gorgeously soft, squidgy cushions have arrived! They are lovely and soft to the touch and plump and just right for snuggling up to...
- May 3, 2023
About me, Melanie Singlehurst Pet Portraits
I grew up in Chichester, West Sussex, surrounded by the beautiful countryside, not far from the South Downs and a few miles from the sea....
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