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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.
Customer Reviews
Customer reviews directly on my website:
Beautiful
This us the 2nd picture Mike has drawn for me and I couldn’t have been happier with the result. A beautiful drawing for Christmas for my mother in law of herself, brother and mother, neither are with us anymore so this picture was was so meaningful. My mother in law absolutely loved it. Mike’s drawings are amazing and he captures the tiniest of details bringing the drawing to life. I would 100% recommend and I definitely hope to be a returning customer for a 3rd time at some point in the future.
Pencil Portrait of my Partners Grandparents
I found Mike via searching on Google after seeing his reviews and his portfolio I was happy to go ahead and I’m really glad I did, my pencil portrait of my partner’s grandparents came out perfectly and it was done in such a short timeframe I really couldn’t have asked for more I will definitely order more pencil portraits from Mike.
Rex and Mollie, so Beautifully Captured
I commissioned a pet portrait of my son’s dogs for his 40th birthday. To say that I am thrilled with the picture is an understatement. Mike has captured both dogs’ characters beautifully. His work is amazing and I will definitely be spreading the word about his incredible talent. Thank you so much, Mike.
Captured the Character of the Subject
The picture was perfect. My wife said it was like having the cat around still!!
Happy customer
I have ordered a portrait for my husband about our children for a special occasion. The picture is very beautiful and I have made my husband very happy and surprised.
Response from MCB Pencil Portraits
Hi Beatrix,
Glad to hear the pencil portrait was a happy surprise for your husband and thank you for the 5-star review.