This Cockapoo pencil drawing of Georgie was a commission from Cathy in Ireland as a special birthday gift for her brother. Georgie, a gorgeous Cockapoo, has the sweetest expression and beautiful curly coat. A perfect subject for one of my pencil portraits. The commission started with a few photos and after some discussion Cathy sent over one particular image that was just right. As soon as I saw it, I knew it would work wonderfully for a pencil drawing.
Choosing Between Pencil and Oil
Cathy initially wasn’t sure whether to go for an oil painting by my husband Nicholas or a pencil drawing by myself. I created mock-ups to help her visualise both styles. She wrote…
“I love pencil drawings but I also like the colours that Georgie has… is it purely personal choice?”
After seeing the mock-ups side-by-side, Cathy opted for pencil and I’m so pleased she did. The drawing came out beautifully, with soft layers of graphite capturing the texture and character in Georgie’s coat and eyes.
A Portrait’s Journey – From Wales to Ireland
Cathy commissioned the portrait to arrive in time for an early October birthday. However, unexpected postal delays due to Brexit and Royal Mail strikes caused complications.
“Since Brexit things take longer because of the customs process,” Cathy explained.
We tracked the parcel carefully, navigating customs and delays. We even considered a backup plan to create a private webpage for the recipient in case it didn’t arrive in time. Thankfully, Cathy had allowed extra time and it paid off.
“I’m pretty relieved as well 😁 all ready now to get the ferry tomorrow to take it to my brother.”
The portrait finally arrived safely just in time and Cathy kindly let me know that it was well received.
“I’m pleased to say Georgie’s portrait was very well received.”
Commissioning a Pencil Drawing of Your Dog
I hope that you have enjoyed reading about my Cockapoo Pencil Drawing of Georgie. If you’re thinking about commissioning a pencil drawing of your own dog, you can find all the information on my pet portraits commission page. Whether it’s a single dog like Georgie or a multi-dog portrait. I’m happy to help with photos, layouts, and timing, especially if it’s for a gift.
If you have enjoyed seeing Georgie’s pencil portrait, you might also enjoy this Labrador pencil portrait of Dexter. Another recent drawing I very much enjoyed drawing.
Thank you to Cathy for commissioning this very special portrait. It was a joy to draw Georgie. I’m so pleased the artwork is now proudly displayed in its new home.
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