Alison Chinn | Animal and Wildlife Artist

Original wildlife pieces and select portrait commissions

Hi, I’m Alison!

I create highly detailed animal artworks using coloured pencils. Each piece is crafted slowly and intentionally, capturing the spirit of your subject — from beloved pets to wildlife from around the world. Using only artist-quality materials, to ensure the artwork is made to last and will be treasured for years to come.


I take a limited number of commissions each year to ensure every piece receives the time and care it deserves. Ready to book yours? Follow the button below!

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Woman holding a framed illustration of a bird with distinctive feather patterns, smiling as she looks down at it.

The Featured

Works…

“I draw dogs for a living” might be my go-to introductory, but it only scratches the surface of what I do in my little studio. My hand-illustrated portraits are lovingly crafted from a single high-quality reference photo, finished to a professional standard where every stroke, hair or feather brings the story of your subject to life.

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Close-up of a brown horse's head, with black mane, facing slightly to the right against a plain background.
Close-up of a brown horse's head, with black mane, facing slightly to the right against a plain background.
Photograph of a framed colored pencil drawing of a sleeping tabby cat with closed eyes, resting its head on a blanket.
Photograph of a framed colored pencil drawing of a sleeping tabby cat with closed eyes, resting its head on a blanket.
A framed portrait of a brown and white dog with blue eyes, displayed on an easel. There is a plaque with the name 'Kace' beneath the portrait and a small wooden block above it with the words 'Windsor & Newton' engraved.
A framed portrait of a brown and white dog with blue eyes, displayed on an easel. There is a plaque with the name 'Kace' beneath the portrait and a small wooden block above it with the words 'Windsor & Newton' engraved.

Availability

Custom Commission slots are available for July 2027 onwards

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Display of framed animal artwork on a white cabinet, with a large leafy plant on the left and a flower arrangement on an easel in the background.

The Breed Collections

Available in the Shop

A person holding up a white card with a detailed illustration of a bird in flight, with a beige curtain in the background.

Available Original Pieces

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A woman with long red hair holding a framed portrait of a Border Collie dog, smiling while looking at the artwork.

Bespoke Pet Portraits

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“What can I say!!! I LOVE IT. Absolutely beautiful. The likeness and detail is just incredible… thank you very much” - Debbie

“Truly phenomenal, the level of detail is astounding. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Alison went above and beyond what I ever imagined - thank you so much!” - Charlie

“To say it is fab is an understatement, Alison has captured both our dogs to the last hair. So talented, would highly recommend her!” - Christine

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