"Capturing the Soul of Your Best Friend in Soft Pastel,"

Welcome to Tracy Barker Pet Portraits. Based in North Devon, I specalise in creating highly detailed, hand-drawn pastel pet portraits that capture the unique soul, character, and beauty of your beloved animals.

Using preffesional-grade soft pastels and pastel pencils, i work closely from your favourite photos to bring dogs, cats, and local wildlife to life on paper.

Whether you are looking to commision a custom dog portrait as a special gift, celebrate a family cat, or create a timeless memorial piece, each artwork is lovingly crafted with precision and care.

i proudly serve pet lovers across Devon, Cornwall, and the wider UK

Pet Portraits from your photograph

Pastel dog portrait of a Bernese mountain dog by Tracy Barker Pet Portraits.heic

Capturing the true soul and unique essence of your best friend is at the heart of everything I do. Working from my studio in North Devon, I hand-paint every portrait using only the finest artist-grade soft pastels and pastel pencils on premium, velvety velour paper. Pets are our truest companions and dearest family members, yet precious memories can fade over time. A custom pastel portrait does more than just replicate a photograph—it beautifully preserves their individual character, their soft textures, and those deeply expressive, lifelike eyes that you know so well. It stands as a timeless, heartwarming celebration of the unconditional love you share, ensuring you can treasure their spirit in your home forever.

Why Commission a Pet Portrait?

Why choose to commission a portrait of your beloved dog, cat, or horse?

Well, if you are anything like me, you know how easily precious memories can fade over time. Having a custom portrait brings a deep, comforting warmth to my heart every single time I walk past it. It is a beautiful way to remember exactly how they once were, serving as a gentle reminder that, hopefully, we will meet again.

A pet portrait isn't just art—it is a lasting celebration of the deep bond and unconditional love you share with your companion.