If you are on Facebook and would like to become a ‘fan’ of my art, please feel free to ’like’ my Art Page: Pet Portraits by Sandra Palme There will probably be more updates there than on this blog! I’m currently working on the final 4 Christmas commissions: a dog in charcoal, two cats, a rabbit and two [...]
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A Pet Portrait for Christmas
October 24, 2012
It’s that time of year again – I have been getting a lot of enquiries from people who would like to give a loved one a portrait of their pet(s) for Christmas. Great idea! BUT: Please do keep in mind that I am unable to accept your commission if you e-mail me on 20th December. [...]
Rough Collie – pet portrait – dog painting in pastels
June 2, 2012
As mentioned in my last blog post, I have been working on a new dog portrait of a beautiful Rough Collie called ‘Buzzbee’ (size A3 on Sennelier Pastelcard). It is now finished and Buzzbee’s owner is very happy with the pastel painting! Here’s a scan: Buzzbee can also be found in my dog gallery, this [...]
Northern Inuit – Northern Illimar – dog portrait in charcoal
May 17, 2012
Here’s my latest dog portrait commission! I was commissioned to draw three very beautiful dogs that look like wolves: Kera and Roxy (Northern Inuits) and a large male called Kharn (Northern Illimar – apparently a very rare breed!). Sadly, Roxy – who was a rescue dog - and Kharn are no longer with their owners so [...]
Daisy – Alsation – pastel portrait
April 29, 2012
Today I’d like to write a special blog post. Last week, I finished a pastel portrait of Daisy, a beautiful 12-year-old Alsation girl. The portrait was commissioned by Sandy as a special birthday surprise for his wife. The birthday was today but sadly, Daisy passed away yesterday, leaving her owners very sad indeed. So this blog [...]
New portraits
April 23, 2012
I sometimes think that blogging is clearly not for me – a) because I always think that no-one is reading my blog anyway (and I’m probably right!) and b) because I can’t seem to get myself to post regularly. Anyhow, here I am! The fox portrait that I donated to East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service [...]
Win a fox portrait and support East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service
February 22, 2012
The East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service do such a fantastic job every day of the year that I decided to support them. And I hope you will too & might even be rewarded for your generosity! You can win a unique pastel portrait of a fox cub that I created especially to help [...]
Weimaraner dog portrait
January 15, 2012
Time flies… So let me show you another Xmas commission! 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 [...]
Kromfohrlaender Dog Portrait
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 [...]
A quick hello!
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!!
About Me
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!