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MCB Pencil Portraits

40 Reviews
Highly Recommended
Member 17+ Years
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South Grove
Birmingham
B23 6NT

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0121 694 ****


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About MCB Pencil Portraits

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At MCB Pencil Portraits, I transform your cherished photographs into stunning hand-drawn pencil portraits. Specialising in lifelike drawings of people and pets, each portrait is created with great care and attention to detail, capturing the true character and emotion of the subject. My portraits make thoughtful, personalised gifts that are perfect for any occasion.

When you commission a portrait from MCB Pencil Portraits, you’ll receive a truly unique and personal piece of art to treasure for a lifetime. Each portrait is carefully hand-drawn by Mike, an independent pencil artist based in the UK, who takes great pride in capturing the true likeness and personality of every subject. With exceptional attention to detail, Mike ensures every portrait is a beautifully lifelike and meaningful representation.

The process is straightforward and customer-focused. To begin, a 20% deposit is required. Once your pencil portrait is complete, you’ll receive a preview image by email for your approval. The final balance is only due once you’re completely happy with the result, giving you peace of mind that you’ll receive exactly what you envisioned.

My pencil portraits make wonderful gifts for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. Thoughtful and deeply personal, they’re a meaningful way to show someone just how much you care.

My hand-drawn pencil portraits are a heartfelt way to celebrate the people and pets who mean the most to you, capturing their unique character in a timeless piece of art. Each portrait is a lasting keepsake that you’ll cherish for years to come.
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40 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 2nd out of 39 UK Portrait Artists

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Charles Barnfield
Sutton Coldfield
Mike provided an excellent service. He carried out the commission to the letter. The pencil portrait of my wife from a single photo was better than expected. The detail and expression were superb. I cannot wait to give it as a surprise Christmas gift. Everything was on time. I chose to have the portrait framed and this was done beautifully. I have no hesitation in recommending Mike.
Response : Thank you Charles for such a glowing and generous review. Kind RegardsMikemcbpencilportraits. Uk.
Effie Oko
Leicester
The list could go on… But off the top of my head. Super efficient! Fantastic creativeness really nice and helpful! 10/10 service.
Response : Hi Steffie,Thank you for the five-star review and glad you are very happy with the pencil portrait. Was short notice but was happy to create the family pencil portrait for you to treasure for years to come. Kind RegardsMikewww. Mcbpencilportraits. Uk.
Rosie O'Neil
Kingston upon Thames
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Mike creasted a portrait of my parents from a photo that was nearly 50 yrs old. The end result is beautiful and exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to give this unique gift to my brother on his 50th birthday. A very very happy customer.
Adam Potter
Waterlooville
Fantastic service! Amazing portrait, can't really say much more. It made an amazing birthday present and will always be a focal point.
Pam Dennis
Halifax
The portrait is awesome it captures our dog perfectly.
Ian McPhee
Kenilworth
A portrait from a rather poor photo was very well done and exceeded my expectations.
Olegs Kirjanovs
Chatham
Amazing portrait ! Fast delivery ! Will recommend to allmy friends ! Excellent present on St. Val. Day to girlfriend !
Ian Peacock
Skelmersdale
Commissioned a piece of work recently, completed on time and true quality example of artistic skill. Mike was courteous, approachable ano accommodating with my personal preferences and couldn't oblige enough. This is a fantastic piece which will be presented proudly in our home for years to come. Highly recommended and I will certainly revisit in coming month for further work. Ian.
Vanessa Smith
Stamford
I had a pencil portrait done of my son and his partner's black Labrador, as a Christmas present. The portrait was stunning and my son's partner was actually reduced to tears by it- happy tears , of course! The gift was such a success that I am about to order another "doggy" portrait as a 21st birthday present.
Martin French
Loughborough
Mike did a great job turning a poor resolution photo into an excellent drawing that recreated the scene I wanted.
Lindsay Smith
Stamford
Very pleased with end result, once we got the money sorted. But thankyou will be using you again. Kind regards. Lindsay smith.
Trina FletcherD
Ripley
Just have to say the pencil portrait you did of our labrador was fantastic, and as I said my daughter would be just as happy with it too. She thought it was amazing and loved it. So thanks again Mike for a brilliant piece of work.
Michelle Seaman
Salisbury
Mike did lovely drawings of my twins for their 18th birthdays and really captured their likeness from photos. He ensured that they arrived in time for their big day and that each twin has a quality keepsake that I will now frame.
George Williams
Axbridge
The final piece of work was fantastic. Having left it till the last minute Mike managed to turn around the drawing in time for my Mums 60th. She absolutely loved it.
Philip Paddock
Halesowen
I have received a pencil portrait of our chocolate Labrador as a Christmas present from my daughter. I am absolutely over the moon as the likeness is spot on and I will definitely be recommending Mike. It made my Christmas to receive this portrait and I can't thank you enough -a very talented artist.
Melanie FoleySY
Shrewsbury
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I saw an example of MCB's work on a friend's Facebook page and was blown away at how perfect the image produced was. This gave me the idea of what to give my gorgeous partner for Christmas. I simply sent a photo by email and I was sent back the beautiful image below, all done by hand, just wonderful! The cost was remarkably inexpensive and payment was easy to make through the link provided. I suggest that these portraits are a lovely personal gift, or memory for someone, totally unique and charming. Highly recommended! Thank you! M x.
Linda Lewis
Bromley
What a way to do business. So pleased. After deposit, opportunity to review work prior to final payment. Picture arrived 2 days after final payment. Took approx 1 month from start to finish. So delighted with this special gift. Thank you.
Gary Neale
Aylesbury
I couldn't fault anything, the portrait was fantastic, the service was first class and thoroughly pleased with the final outcome.
Stephanie Sullivan
Basingstoke
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I asked Mike to pencil draw my parents from a photograph - he has captured their personalities perfectly - I am totally delighted. He worked to our agreed time frame and the cost was reasonable. I don't have many photos of my father because he was the keen photographer - now I have something very special. Thank you.
Ahmed
Coventry
Thanks Mike, your work is more than fantastic. I have been impressed by your service. Cheers.
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