If you are looking for a pencil artist to draw your favourite pet or a family member or even a friend then you have found the perfect website. Mike Bruce is a Pencil Portrait artist from Birmingham UK and specialises in pencil portrait drawings from photographs. Mike started drawing when he was 8 years old and attended art college, but most of the time was self-taught. Photographs can be sent via the website or email and need to be clear and sharp so that the artist can get a good likeness of the subject, portraits can take up to 10 weeks to complete. Order online to receive a unique pencil portrait. more info >>

Learning to draw is one of the most rewarding skills that you can learn. It teaches you to relax, it teaches you patience and above all it increaes your self worth so that you feel much better about yourself. If you would like to learn to draw so that your drawings will make you proud and will be admired by others who see them, then first you need to learn how to see like an artist. Most people have to be trained to see like an artist, so get satrted on the free drawing lessons as soon as you can and start this real life valuable journey as an artist. more info >>

Peabody, Massachusetts based Scott Oakley will create a realistic hand drawn or painted portrait of your pet or child from your existing photos while adding his unique touch that will bring the subject to life. Pet portraits and child portraits make the perfect gift for any occasion, one that will be treasured and admired for years to come. All artwork is created with the highest quality materials that are guaranteed to last for years. A personal custom portrait is a unique, one-of-a-kind treasure that will delight family and friends. I would be honored and privileged to draw a portrait for you and hope that you see eyes that sparkle with soul, too. more info >>

The 9th September 2014 I started to draw every day. I have made a principle out of logging everything I do artistically on the internet, and my blog has become a sort of archive of my work so far. Other than that, my drawing experience so far has taught me some important lessons about motivation, inspiration and how to learn, and i have shared that in my articles. In the future, I`d like my daily drawing and painting to amount to more than just a creative outlet, and I hope to take commissions in the future, as well as provide educational material to beginning artists. more info >>

KWant to be publicised in ArtMonthly magazine, receive a cash prize and win a two month internship in a creative firm in London? Whether you are an emerging photographer, painter or a videographer residing in the UK, apply to KannAwards for a unique opportunity to kick-start your career.We invite you to submit ideas and topics for our new blog, aimed at teaching young artists how to successfully run their own business. This will also include interviews with successful artists, photographers and videographers. https://kannawards.co.uk/blog/. KannAwards is excited to announce a call to painters, drawers, photographers and videographers for it's very first 'Open Theme' competition! Submission Deadline Oct 14th 2015. There is no "theme" for this art call; it is open to all subject matter. The work can be expressed from realism to abstraction. more info >>