Art by Maria

02/08/2026

🐾 Turn Your Beloved Pet into a Beautiful Portrait! 🐾
Looking for a special way to celebrate your furry, feathered, or scaly friend? I create custom pet portraits that capture their unique personality and make a keepsake you'll treasure forever.
✨ Handcrafted with care
🎁 Perfect for birthdays, memorials, or gifts
📸 Created from your favourite photo
If you'd like to know more, see examples of my work, or book a portrait, send me a message or check out my website-

art-by-maria.weeblysite.com

I'd love to create something special for you and your pet! ❤️🐶🐱

Please feel free to like, comment, and share this post to help support my small business. Thank you! 🐾

My name is Maria and I look forward to creating a beautiful portrait drawing of your (or someone else's) beloved pet.

15/07/2026

Another beautiful fur baby finished 😍

23/06/2026

My little buddy helping out a lot recently ❤️ watch this space for my most recent project.
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22/06/2026

Selflessly Aroha had the picture drawn for someone else! 😍

16/06/2026

Just thought I'd show you my little helper, thanks to my son for making him for me ❤️

31/05/2026

AND THE WINNER IS.........

DONNA CAMPBELL Congratulations 🎉
(I will message you shortly 😊 )

🎉 PET PORTRAIT GIVEAWAY! 🎉

​To say a massive thank you for all of your incredible support for my art, I am giving away ONE FREE A4 custom pet portrait (valued at $250)! 🐾✨

​Whether you want to capture the personality of your current furry best friend or create a beautiful tribute to a beloved pet who has passed away, I will bring them to life using high-quality coloured pencils.

​How to Enter:

​It only takes three simple steps to put your pet in the running:
1. ​❤️ LIKE this post.
2. ​💬 COMMENT below with your pet’s name (and feel free to drop a photo of them too—I'd love to see them!).
3. ​🔄 SHARE either my page or my website page to your own profile:
◦ ​page:Art by Maria
◦ ​Website:art-by-maria.weeblysite.com

​Giveaway Details:
• ​🗓️ Entries close: Sunday June 7th at 6:00 PM.
• ​🏆 The lucky winner will be drawn at random and announced on this page.
• ​🌍 Open to all pet lovers! (If you are local here in Auckland, I can arrange pickup. Otherwise I can post out at your expense).

​Good luck everyone! I can't wait to see all of your beautiful pets in the comments below! 🐶🐱🦜

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29/05/2026

A different kind of drawing for me but I think I didn't do too bad of a job 😊

21/05/2026

✨ Behind the Scenes: Bringing Your Best Friends to Life ✨

​There is nothing quite like the moment a pet’s personality starts to shine through on the paper. 🐾

​Building up the vibrant, soft layers of coloured pencils, my goal is always the same: to capture that exact, look that makes your pet yours. From the twinkle in their eyes to the specific texture of their coat, every single stroke is done by hand right here in Auckland.

​🎨 What’s Happening in the Studio:
Custom Commissions: Hand-drawn portraits from your favorite photos. A timeless way to celebrate a current companion or honor a beloved pet who has passed.
A4 size $250 framed and A3 size $350 framed.

​Let’s Connect!
​👇 drop me a line
If you're interested in a personal pet portrait 🐶🐱🦜

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13/04/2026

⏳ FINAL CALL: April Pet Portrait Commissions! 🐾
​I have just two spots remaining for mid-to-late April! If you’ve been waiting to turn your favorite photo of your pet into a vibrant, hand-drawn colored pencil portrait, now is the time to grab a slot before May opens up.
​These portraits are meticulously layered to capture every detail, making them a truly special keepsake or a unique gift.

​Commission Pricing:
• ​Standard (A4): $250 – Our most popular size, includes framing.
• ​Large (A3): $350 – A stunning statement piece for a full face portrait or multiple pets.
​(Note: Prices are for a single pet. For additional pets in one drawing, please message for a custom quote!)

How to Secure Your Spot:
• ​Send me a Direct Message.
• ​Send over a high-quality photo of your pet.
• ​Once confirmed, your spot is officially locked in!
​Once these final spots are gone, my books will move to May dates. I can't wait to bring your beautiful companions to life on paper! ✏️✨
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25/03/2026

🐾 Now Booking: Coloured Pencil Pet Portraits for Mid-April🐾
​I am so excited to announce that I’m officially opening up commission slots for mid-April!
​If you’ve been looking for a way to capture your furry (feathered or scaly!) friend’s unique personality, I’d love to help. While many of you know my graphite work, these portraits are hand-drawn using high-quality coloured pencils, allowing me to bring out every vibrant detail—from the depth in their eyes to the specific textures of their coat.

​How it works:
• ​The Process: I work from your favorite high-resolution photos to create a lifelike, lasting tribute.
• ​The Perfect Gift: Whether it’s for a birthday, an anniversary, or just a special treat for yourself, a custom portrait is a timeless keepsake.
• ​Limited Spots: I only take on a few commissions at a time to ensure every piece gets the attention it deserves.

​Interested in a custom piece?
​Spaces for mid-April are filling up! Send me a DM or check out my website:

art-by-maria.weeblysite.com

​I can't wait to see your beautiful pets! 🐶🐱🦜