WELCOME TO PURELY PET PORTRAITS
FINE ART PET PORTRAITS by Kate & Paul
As seen on Portrait Artist of the Year
Hi, we’re Kate and Paul. We live in Ramsgate, a beautiful seaside town on the South East coast of England. We are traditional artists working in oils, charcoal and pencil. We have over 30 years of experience working as artists, creating portraits of people, pets and illustrations for books and magazines. This website is dedicated to pet portraits and pet portrait commissions so please feel free to visit one of our galleries. To find out more about us visit the About the Artists page and read our short artist statements. We work with clients all around the world. In the past our works have been exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery, at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, and Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition in Mall Galleries.
Galleries
Oil painting gallery
by Paul
Oil Painting Gallery
by Kate
Pencil Gallery
by Paul
Charcoal Galleries
by Kate
Customer Reviews
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“Dear Kate, I know I’ve written once before, but I’ve been thinking about you and your work a great deal, and didn’t want to let that stay unspoken.
Your painting has become one of the most grounding and meaningful objects I own. I live with it daily, and it continues to offer a quiet kind of companionship that I deeply value. People often compliment it — but more than that, it’s something that genuinely lifts my spirits.
With very best wishes,
Sofia
Kate, I just got home and opened the portrait and literally started weeping tears of joy. You captured the essence of Lille so beautifully and her eyes sparkle. Thank you! By the way, Lille is doing really well and she loves it too. She is looking at me weird for crying so much. This portrait has stollen my heart… You truly have a gift.
- Daphne
“Gave my husband a portrait of our dog painted in oils by Kate for his birthday. The likeness is uncanny. My husband was thrilled & said it’s the best birthday present he’s ever had (he’s 61). Highly recommend Kate!”
Frances
“I'm so pleased I chose Kate to paint a picture of our Italian Greyhound. The finished product, in oil, is amazing! It helps that Kate is so friendly and great to deal with - look no further!”
David
“The recipient of Paul's painting of his cat for his 80th birthday was really pleased a real likeness. Excellent service and collaboration in making the painting. Would recommend to anyone.”
Ian
'“If you are looking for a true likeness of your cat in a beautifully drawn portrait, then I would highly recommend Kate at Purely Pet Portraits.
I wanted a present for my partner of her beloved cat who had died, leaving a big gap in the home. I was concerned whether any artist would be able to capture the look, the detail and especially the character of Porky.
Having spoken with Kate, I sent her several photographs and she came back with three she thought suitable. She then sent me these with examples of how the charcoal drawing would look together with its grey background.
Throughout the process, Kate kept in touch. My early concerns about whether Porky’s unique character would survive soon vanished. Kate brilliantly captured a true likeness of Porky, especially her slightly ‘grumpy’…don’t mess with me look.
The present of Porky’s portrait was a triumph. It is much admired and now looks down proudly on to the room where she enjoyed many happy times.”
-David
"Contacted Kate before Christmas to arrange a charcoal pet portrait for a Christmas gift. Couldn't believe the detail of the finished product when it got delivered. Absolutely brilliant! A real eye for detail and a very professional service indeed.
Totally recommend Kate's service to anyone looking for artwork. Thanks Kate :)"
-Andy
"It's absolutely perfect!!! I feel I will still have Bentley here at home with me. It will be a pleasure to hang it on my wall! Thank you so so much!!!"
-Karen