Drawings of People – Timeless Pencil Portraits by Artist Mike

Personalised Drawings of People: Made Just for You

Have you ever wished you could capture a special moment forever? Something more meaningful than a photograph, something that shows real emotion, character, and personality? My drawings are created to do exactly that. I’m Mike, a professional pencil artist specialising in lifelike drawings of people from photographs. Every portrait I create is carefully hand-drawn to capture not just how someone looks, but who they are. These portraits are more than pictures; they are lasting memories you can treasure for a lifetime.

Whether you are celebrating a loved one, marking a special occasion, or looking for a truly personal gift, a pencil drawing of a person offers a timeless and heartfelt way to preserve those moments.

Drawings of People - pencil portrait of a bearded man gazing upward in thought
MEN
Pencil portrait of a woman with natural hair and a headscarf
WOMEN
Pencil portrait of two smiling young boys
CHILDREN
Pencil portrait of a smiling couple
COUPLES
Pencil portrait of a smiling family of four
FAMILY

Personalised Drawings of People: Made Just for You

Every portrait I create is completely personalised. I work from your chosen photograph and carefully transform it into a detailed pencil drawing that reflects the person’s true likeness and mood.

My drawings of people are ideal for:

  • Family portraits
  • Birthday and anniversary gifts
  • Memorial and remembrance portraits
  • Celebrating relationships and life moments

Each drawing is created with patience, care, and respect for the subject. I understand how important these portraits are, and I treat every commission as something truly special.

Pencil portrait of a smiling couple in formal dress, the man embracing the woman from behind, captured with lifelike details.
The drawing captures the couple’s expressions with sensitivity and realism, emphasising their smiles and the sense of ease between them. Subtle shading and tonal variation give depth to the clothing and skin tones, while the soft background keeps the focus on the subjects. The overall effect is a warm, characterful portrait that conveys both likeness and personality.
Pencil portrait of a smiling young woman with long hair and fringe, looking slightly upward, softly shaded with natural detail.
This finely rendered pencil portrait shows a young woman depicted from the shoulders upward against a soft, uncluttered background. She is slightly turned to one side, her gaze directed upward, and she smiles naturally, giving the portrait a light, optimistic feel. Her long, straight hair falls smoothly past her shoulders, with a fringe framing her face.
Pencil portrait of a smiling bride and groom, bride wearing a tiara behind the groom in a suit, finely shaded with lifelike detail.
This detailed pencil portrait depicts a bride and groom shown from the chest up, arranged in a relaxed, balanced composition against a soft, unobtrusive background. The groom is positioned slightly in front, turned at a gentle angle, and smiling confidently. He is dressed in a formal suit with a tie and a neatly drawn buttonhole, the dark tones of the jacket carefully shaded to create depth and contrast.
Pencil portrait of a smiling bald man wearing a jacket and neck scarf, finely shaded to show lifelike features and expression.
This carefully observed pencil portrait depicts a gentleman shown from the chest upward, set against a soft, plain background that keeps the viewer’s attention on his face and expression. He is turned slightly towards the viewer and smiles warmly, giving the portrait a friendly and approachable character.
Pencil portrait of a couple embracing and smiling closely, shown in a relaxed pose with detailed shading and natural expression.
This expressive pencil portrait captures a couple standing close together in an affectionate embrace, shown from roughly the waist upward against a soft, uncluttered background. The man stands slightly to one side, leaning in towards the woman, their foreheads almost touching as they smile warmly at one another. The pose conveys a natural sense of intimacy and happiness.
Pencil portrait of two young men smiling side by side, shown from the shoulders up with soft shading and natural expressions.
This lifelike pencil portrait shows two young men positioned closely together, depicted from the shoulders upward against a soft, plain background. Both subjects face the viewer and smile naturally, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The man on the left has short, styled hair and wears a collared shirt beneath a casual jacket. The man on the right has slightly darker, textured hair and light facial hair, which is finely suggested with delicate pencil work.
Pencil portrait of a smiling young girl winking, chin resting on her hands, softly shaded with fine detail and natural expression.
This delicate pencil portrait depicts a young girl shown from the chest upward, posed with her chin resting comfortably on both hands. She smiles broadly, with one eye playfully closed in a wink, giving the portrait a lively and affectionate character. The relaxed pose and bright expression convey a natural sense of warmth and personality.
Her short, softly layered hair frames her face, drawn with light, controlled pencil strokes that suggest texture and movement.
Pencil family portrait of four relatives in a composite layout, each finely shaded to show distinct features and expressions.
This finely executed pencil portrait presents four family members arranged in a balanced, composite composition against a soft, unobtrusive background. Each person is drawn from the shoulders upward, with their placement carefully organised to create a harmonious group while still allowing each individual to stand out. The portrait demonstrates a refined use of light and shade to unify the composition while maintaining clear individuality in each subject.

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