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Customer Reviews From Satisfied Customers
Your words mean a great deal to me, as every portrait I create is deeply personal and made with care, patience, and attention to detail. Commissioning artwork from treasured photographs is often connected to important memories, loved ones, and special moments, so I understand how meaningful the finished portrait becomes for each client.
Over the years, I have been fortunate to receive heartfelt customer reviews and feedback from clients across the UK and around the world. Many describe their portraits as lifelike, beautifully detailed, and emotionally moving, often exceeding their expectations upon first seeing the finished artwork. Whether it is a portrait of a family member, beloved pet, or someone remembered with love, it is always an honour to create something that holds such personal value.
I believe that creating a custom pencil portrait should feel both exciting and reassuring. From the first conversation to the completed drawing, I aim to make the process simple, friendly, and professional. I take the time to understand each client’s vision, answer questions clearly, and ensure every portrait captures the personality, expression, and character that make the subject unique.
The kind messages and reviews I receive reflect not only the artwork itself, but also the experience of working together throughout the commission process. Knowing that my portraits bring happiness, comfort, and lasting memories to the people who receive them is the most rewarding part of what I do.
I am proud to share these customer reviews and personal stories, and I am truly grateful to everyone who has trusted me to create a portrait for them or their loved ones. Each commission is created with passion and dedication, with the goal of producing artwork that will be treasured for many years to come.
Google Reviews
Customer reviews:
★★★★★
“Mike did a great job of the portrait we commissioned for a family birthday. there were 6 subjects and the likeness was amazing. I was updated as the commission was created and it was posted recorded delivery at the end.” – Scott Crooks
★★★★★
“I contacted Mike regarding some pictures I wanted drawing, they turned out to be more complicated than first though. It took Mike several months to complete all the set but the wait was worth it, I am so grateful to the work Mike. . . . .” – John GoulBourn
★★★★★
“I commissioned Mike to draw from a photo, my sister and brother in law, at my wedding, to give to them as a prescent. The drawing was very true to life and Mike really captured their eyes. I asked Mike to frame the drawing and the selection. . . . .” – Tracey March
★★★★★
“The pencil portrait Mike drew of Richard Chamberlain is absolutely amazing, the attention to detail is incredible, so life-like. It will be a wonderful Christmas present for my mum! Thank you Mike!” – Sandy Montanana
★★★★★
“Mike is an incredible artist. Mike drew a beautiful picture of my children as a special present. Mike captured the moment and their personalities in the picture, it is simply wonderful! Thank you Mike for your attention to detail,. . . . .” – Andrew Brown
★★★★★
“Excellent work by Mike after a number of his sketches were reproduced of our grade 11 listed building. Very professional for a long term keepsake and reminder of past property ownership. Well done Mike & full marks” – vysick42
★★★★★
“Very pleased with my landscape drawing, Mike wasn’t able to deliver by the date he originally hoped to but he kept in regular contact with me so I was aware and still managed to get it to me on time. Unfortunately one corner. . . . .” – EA
★★★★★
“I contacted Mike a few months ago to commission a pencil portrait for a friend’s 50th! My friend has recently lost his beloved dog and I thought it would be a lovely present. Communication with Mike was. . . . .” – Claudia Reynolds
Customer Reviews
Customer reviews directly on my website:
Pencil portrait
I am absolutely delighted with the pencil portrait of my son. MCB have captured his true likeness .
It was done to the correct size to match the sizes of the other portraits done many years ago by others.
I have no hesitation in recommending MCB for a job done excellently and on time.
Many thanks.
Response from MCB Pencil Portraits
It was a pleasure drawing the pencil portrait of your son, and I am pleased you are delighted with the result! Thank you for the positive review.
Superb portrait, phanominal artist.
I can’t that Mike enough for this beautiful portrait. I contacted Mike with a very small time frame after being let down by another artist I knew that at such short notice he may not be able to complete it by the date I had hoped, but he did. He completed the portrait and had it delivered to me within two weeks in for my partners 40th. The drawing is absolutely stunning, I was blown away and even though the pictures I sent him weren’t the best quality, he was able to add so much detail and create a perfect likeness. His communication was fantastic, he listened to what I wanted, offered advise when I asked for it and kept me updated on the progress. I would deffinitly recommend Mike to anyone who wants a portrait done and I will be using him again in the future if I want another done. He has helped make my pateres 40th extra special like I hoped it would be.
Response from MCB Pencil Portraits
Hi Sophie,
I’m glad I was able to make your partners 40th birthday extra special and thank you for such a stunning review, much appreciated.
Amazing job! What a talent!
I needed a special gift for a special family, at quite short notice. Never ordered anything like this before. Mike was excellent, we discussed process and how we could make it happen.
Was blown away by the drawing of the family. Highly recommend Mike.
The family were so touched by this special gift. Thank you Mike.
Response from MCB Pencil Portraits
It was a pleasure Shiraz! It was a bit short notice but managed to get it done without too many errors, and I’m glad your family was pleased with the result.
Stunning pencil portrait.
Mike created an excellent pencil portrait from two photos, one of which was of quite poor quality. But the result was stunning, an excellent likeness. I would certainly recommend.
Response from MCB Pencil Portraits
Thank you for the five-star rating and generous review Julie.
My son’s portrait
This is the third portrait Mike has drawn for me. Fantastic likeness.
Response from MCB Pencil Portraits
Glad to hear you are pleased with the likeness of another pencil portrait of your son for you Fred.