Border Collie Portrait by Grace Murray-Rowley

A warm welcome

My name is Grace Murray-Rowley. I'm a professional portrait artist with 15 years experience in helping my clients to celebrate their pets and families with traditionally hand drawn portraits from your favourite photos. I create full time from my cosy studio in the seaside town of Worthing in West Sussex, UK, and my work can be found in delighted client's homes across the globe.

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"thirteen years drawing the most important pets and people in your lives. "

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- Words from my lovely clients -

James Thomsett, Kent

"Baxter arrived safely yesterday afternoon and I gave it to Becks last night, she loves it and spent ages with it on her lap looking at it. It’s on the wall already. Thanks again, you are very clever & you've inspired a young artist!"

Emma, Sussex

"Grace, what can I say I’m absolutely in awe of your talent. This is the third portrait you have done for my family and honestly it’s the one that has taken my breath away, partly because I didn’t know it was coming and that you and my sister can keep the secret. This really does feel like the piece we were missing without having Bentley here with us anymore, and now we will treasure this beautiful portrait of Bentley, our huge fur baby who we miss dearly. Thank you Grace we’re so lucky to have your amazing artwork in our home."

Tayler Dessa, Canada

"My husband absolutely adores the portrait. He said you did a wonderful job. The presentation and everything you do is so great. Thank you so much again!"

Katie, Tonbridge

Alfie’s portrait has completely blown us away and smashed all expectations. Truly beautiful and we’re very happy that he’s home with us again.
Thank you so much - your talent is something quite extraordinary.

Kelly Gettings, Worthing

"I just want to thank you so much for completely making my mums Christmas with your stunning portrait she cried she loved it so much! And we had to stop everything there and then and change the pictures on the lounge wall around to make room for it I took a video of her opening it!"

Chloe Grainger, UK

"I received a gorgeous pet portrait by Grace for my 22nd Birthday. Totally lost for words how amazing it truly is, words do not justify! The attention to detail is brilliant and it was packaged and framed beautifully. It’s something I can cherish forever. Thank you so much Grace !!"

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Lloyd Prior, West Sussex

"Grace is a truly talented, amazing artist! She has taken great care and attention to capture Harley's expression and light in his eyes. It is so beautiful and will always be a treasured reminder of him."

Molly, UK

Hi Grace, this piece was for me and I just wanted to say how absolutely stunning it is. I couldn’t have asked for a more special gift. It is honestly priceless and took my breath away. It was super emotional to receive but what an amazing treasure for us to have forever 💙 thank you for creating a moment that sadly will never be for us but feels likes my dad got to meet his grandson xxx

Aaron, Bristol, UK

"I just wanted to personally thank you for drawing such a perfect portrait of me my dad and my son. Can’t thank you enough, such a beautiful drawing you created that will be cherished forever."

Estelle Kavanah, Ireland

Hey Grace I received your portrait yesterday and I am just blown away you have captured every little detail of Nothin to say even the way she used hold her lips 😅 I will always have her with me. Thank you so much again

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Expertly Framed

I work closely with an excellent local framer who has over 40 years experience in creating beautiful frames for artwork. These frames include the finest anti-reflect, UV protect museum glass which is practically invisible, to give the best viewing experience and ensure that your portrait brings you joy for many years to come.

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LATEST COMMISSIONS

April & Jameson

My client Emory commissioned this 20x16" portrait of his beautiful wife April on her wedding day with her best friend of 14 years, Jameson, who very sadly passed away this year. It arrived safely with him in LA, USA!

"Painting came today and she absolutely loves it. Thank you again for making her birthday extra special! It came out absolutely amazing! It is something I know she will cherish forever. You have an amazing gift. It truly is unbelievable what you can do with pencils and a brush. Thanks again for sharing your talents and for your patience with my indecisiveness. :) P.S. I genuinely believe you could be charging a lot more. But before you do, I have a strong feeling that after my wife sees this she will probably ask you for portraits of our two boys. Ha."

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Nala

Pastel portrait

Watch your portrait come to life

Throughout the creation of your portrait, I document the progress with short videos compiled into a 1 minute video.

Longer videos with personalised messages and backing music are also available by request, these add a lovely sentimental touch to gifts.

Progress Videos

Family Portraiture

I love depicting the strong bonds between families in my art; I'm able to merge various photos together to bring members of the family together who perhaps never got to meet in real life due to bereavement, which has been such a sentimental process for my clients.