January 15, 2012
Weimaraner dog portrait in charcoal
This drawing is of a beautiful Weimaraner dog called ‘Missy’. She was drawn in charcoal (size A4).
Most portraits I am commissioned to draw are in pastels – the most popular medium - but personally, I really love charcoal.
This is Missy’s gallery page on my website: Weimaraner portrait
I am currently working on a new dog portrait – an A4 pastel head study of a Rhodesian Ridgeback.
January 1, 2012
A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 TO ALL OF MY LOVELY BLOG READERS!
One of my many new year’s resolutions is to update my blog(s) a lot more often!
So the first portrait I’d like to share with you this year is a pastel painting of a very cute 14-year-old Kromfohrlaender dog called ‘Filou’.
He lives in Germany with this family who love him dearly. Filou has not been very well so his portrait is particularly special to them.
Filou’s ‘Mum’ very kindly sent me this wonderful photo of her little dog proudly posing with his portrait. Thank you, Janine!
Kromfohrländer dog portrait
November 3, 2011
Just a quick hello to let you all know that I AM still alive. I still draw and still take commissions – just been very busy …
Just started a new horse portrait in pastels:
I’ll try and talk to you again soon!! 
April 6, 2011
Bird photography - bird photos by Sandra Palme
If you are interested in British birds, you might like to check out my bird photos! Or you could follow my bird blog. Hope to ‘see’ you there! 
bird photos
March 24, 2011
The pastel portrait of English Springer Spaniel ‘Harvey’ is finished. His owners are ‘chuffed to bits’ with the result.
March 10, 2011
The head study of Norwegian Fjord horse x Haflinger gelding ‘Salvatore’ is now finished and his young owner is very happy with the result.
Norwegian Fjord horse x Haflinger portrait
Norwegian Fjord horse portrait
I am currently working on a pastel portrait of a Springer Spaniel.
February 28, 2011
I donate several portraits to animal rescues each year and this is the first one in 2011. I’m donating a pet portrait voucher for an A4-sized pastel head study for a raffle hosted by New Hope Animal Rescue at a fundraising event in London later this week.
ALL profits will go towards New Hope Animal Rescue.
New Hope Animal Rescue is an independent non destruct rescue based in London, run by Liesa Clark & Niall Lester who together believe that every animal deserves a new chance at life and where possible they do their best to make this happen, thanks to a network of many rescuers.
To take part in this prize draw, please send a payment of £5.00 via PayPal to nialllester@hotmail.com for one entry to the prize draw (if you would like more than once chance to win then send multiples of £5.00 to increase your chances).
You can also win tickets to see Legally Blonde the Musical at the Savoy Theatre donated by www.lastminutetheatretickets.com and meet Carley Stenson (who plays Margot and used to be in Holly Oaks) after the show!
New Hope aim to help as many animals as they can and in particular animals that have been turned away elsewhere. They often take in animals in order to save them from being destroyed; they then place them into other rescue centres once a space is available. They help wild animals as well as domestic ones.
They do re-home animals wherever possible, including those that are in their own care, be it their own homes, their ‘rescuers’ foster homes or private boarding kennels, where they often have to keep many of the ‘death row’ dogs which cost £7.50p per day per dog!
They are limited by space, fosterer’s availability and financial help. They rely on donations to help keep saving the lives of animals.
Their vet bills are very large, as they endeavour to help any animal that needs medical help whatever the costs might be, and has seen them with bills during the course of a year running to a few thousand pounds!
Animals that New Hope consider not to be suitable to be re-homed, or animals that have not been able to find a home, whether it be because of medical conditions or behavioural issues due to abuse; live with New Hope staff permanently & where possible they find sanctuary homes for a lifetime of happiness and understanding of the particular animal’s needs.
Please support New Hope!
February 7, 2011
I’ve just started a new horse portrait, also in pastels.
The horse - or pony – is called ‘Salvatore’. What a grand name!
Salvatore, who is owned and loved by a teenage girl, is half Haflinger, half Norwegian Fjord horse although he does really look like a Fjord – except for the star on his forehead.
This is the draft:
horse portrait - pencil draft
February 7, 2011
Here’s one of my new portraits for you: a pastel painting of a lovely cat called ‘Dexter’. Sadly, he was killed in a hit and run a few weeks ago – he is sorely missed by his family (including a Springer Spaniel). He will never be forgotten!
Cat portrait- "Dexter" - pastel painting
January 22, 2011
Oops, I forgot to show you the scan I promised you in my last blog post! Here it is: Airedale terrier ‘Igor’ and Warmblood horse gelding ‘Coolman’, drawn in charcoal on A3 sized paper.
My name is Sandra Palme, I am a professional pet portrait artist based in the UK. I draw your dog, cat horse or any other pet in pastels, charcoal, coloured pencils or graphite. It is my goal to capture the pet's personality and essence as well as their looks. I know how much your pet means to you as I feel the same about mine!