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MJL Art

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Matthew Lloyd Portraits

Snow Leopard

Snow Leopard

British Bulldog

British Bulldog

Giraffe "Lick"

Giraffe "Lick"

Biography

My mission is to create bespoke, high quality artwork that celebrates the beauty, individuality and spirit of animals both beloved pets and inspiring wildlife. Through hand crafted portraits and expressive wildlife paintings, I seeks to capture not only physical likeness, but the emotional connection and meaning animals bring into our lives.

By incorporating vibrant rainbow colours within selected wildlife artworks, I aim to visually represent the colour, joy, balance and vitality that animals add to our world. These colours symbolise hope, diversity, and the profound positive impact animals have on human wellbeing and the natural environment.

inspiration

My inspiration was born from a deeply personal place, inspired by the close bond between artist and animal. The very first dog portrait created was of my own dog, Chester, whose companionship, personality, and unconditional love sparked not only my passion for pet portraiture, but my wider artistic journey. Capturing Chester on paper was more than a drawing, it was a way of honouring the connection we share and the joy he brings into my life.

That initial portrait became the starting point, growing into the creation of bespoke pet portraits and expressive wildlife paintings that celebrate animals in all their forms. Each piece is inspired by the emotional impact animals have on us, from loyal companions to the awe inspiring presence of wildlife.

medium

For my drawings, I mainly work on Bristol board using graphite, and on Pastelmat when using coloured pencil and pastel, as these surfaces allow for fine detail and strong depth of tone.Although I paint in both oil and acrylic, my preferred medium is acrylic on canvas. I particularly enjoy the creative freedom acrylics offer, especially the ability to combine traditional brushwork with spraying techniques, allowing for expressive texture, movement, and layered effects within my work

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