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ALISON HARTLEY

Artist

Edinburgh

Art that makes you smile

Acrylic, watercolour, pencil — choose the medium, and I’ll bring your idea to life.

A quick watercolour of a hedgehog. It's lovely watching the animals come to life on the canvas.

You can find more examples of my watercolours in the gallery.

a stack of books sitting on top of a wooden floor
a stack of books sitting on top of a wooden floor

This is the 'blue cow' of my brand. I hope she makes you smile

The gallery shows a selection of prior work and there are originals, cards and prints available to buy. If you want to commission a pet portrait or other animal, please do get in touch.

Custom Commissions

Capturing Their Character

A deeply personal way to honor your beloved companion. Each portrait is a conversation, capturing their unique spirit in light and texture.

Personality First

Light and Form

A Lasting Tribute

Through dialogue and reference photos, I capture the subtle gestures and expressions that define your pet.

Oil and acrylic layers build their form, emphasizing their fur's texture and the sparkle in their eyes.

A cherished artwork that celebrates their presence, a timeless piece for your home or as a meaningful gift.

Comments from Clients

“WOW!!!! We absolutely LOVE it. You have captured him perfectly and its going to be the most wonderful surprise on Christmas Day. Thank you so much, truly blown away!!”

“It’s great. That’s got me brownie points for the next 10 years!”

(Black lab)

“I love them. Very happy. So glad we found you.”

(Chihuahuas)

“Alison, I LOVE them!! They Look even better in real life. I love the depth of colours and they look exactly like Campsie and Victor. The size is good too and the background colour perfect. She will cry"

“We can't tell you how delighted we are with the paintings - they're just wonderful!”

(Bunnies)

“Alison brings expression and reaction to life. We just love the stag. He’s very happy in the croft.”

“Your stag painting has pride of place in our house and I love the donkey. Thank you so much”

(Grey Corner Stag and Blue Donkey)

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Whether an original canvas or a custom portrait, every inquiry receives a personal response directly from me.