Hand-Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photographs

Beautiful, Lifelike Portraits

Welcome to MCB Portraits, where meaningful pencil portraits are carefully hand-drawn from your photographs. I create lifelike drawings of people, pets, and families, focusing on personality, emotion, and the little details that make each subject truly special.

Drawing of heads of a male lion (above, with a prominent mane) and a lioness (below, with a sleeker face and no mane). — **DRAWINGS OF ANIMALS**

Head and Shoulders Drawings of a Woman with afro and head band — **DRAWINGS OF PEOPLE**

Celebrity Drawings from Photographs — **CELEBRITY DRAWINGS**

Drawing of The City of London, specifically The Royal Exchange, 22 Bishops Gate (centre) and Cornhill or Threadneedle Street — **DRAWINGS OF BUILDINGS**

A Drawing of Bride and Groom Looking into each others Eyes and Smiling — **WEDDING DRAWINGS**

Frames for MCB Pencil Portraits — **FRAMES**

Pencil Portraits with Original Photo Inset — **PHOTOS with PENCIL DRAWINGS**

YouTube about MCB Pencil Portraits — **MCBPORTRAITS.UK VIDEO**

Custom Pencil Portraits Drawn from Photographs

Each of my custom portraits are created using your photographs as a reference. I take great care to study expressions, character, and emotion, ensuring your portrait feels personal and full of life.

Romantic pencil portrait of a smiling couple standing close together, holding drinks and sharing a warm, intimate moment. — Pencil portrait captures a moment of easy, affectionate celebration between a couple – Proposal-1

Romantic pencil portrait of a couple embracing and kissing, rendered in soft tones that highlight tenderness and intimacy. — This drawing captures a tender and deeply affectionate moment between a couple locked in an embrace.

Pencil portrait of an elegant couple holding wine glasses, standing close together and sharing a quiet, affectionate moment. — This pencil portrait portrays a stylish couple standing side by side, sharing a quiet, intimate moment.

Romantic pencil portrait of a couple embracing with foreheads touching, eyes closed, capturing a quiet, intimate moment together. — Pencil portrait captures a quiet and deeply intimate moment between a couple standing in a close embrace.

Lifelike pencil portrait of a couple holding wine glasses, standing close together and sharing a relaxed, intimate conversation. — a well-dressed couple standing close together, each holding a wine glass, captured in a relaxed and intimate moment. The man, wearing a light jacket and tie, looks downward towards his glass with a thoughtful, gentle expression.

Realistic pencil portrait of an endurance runner wearing a cap and race vest, with “True Grit” text above, capturing effort and resolve. — This pencil portrait shows a determined male endurance runner captured mid-stride, conveying energy, resilience, and focus.

Detailed pencil drawing of a mythical faun playing a flute, showing muscular anatomy, horns and hooves in a dynamic pose. — Pencil artwork portrays a finely detailed, mythical faun-like figure suspended in a dynamic, mid-air pose while playing a flute.

Realistic pencil drawing of a hand holding an ornate perfume bottle, with detailed jewellery and patterned fabric visible nearby. — Drawing focuses on a delicately posed hand holding an ornate, vintage-style perfume bottle.

Creative pencil portrait blending half a child’s face with half a lion cub, aligned symmetrically to form a single, striking image. — Pencil portrait presents a creative composite image in which one half of the face depicts a young child, while the other half seamlessly transforms into the face of a lion cub.

Realistic pencil portrait of a musician playing a double bass, bow in hand, captured with careful shading and lifelike detail. — A musician playing a double bass, captured in a moment of quiet concentration. The subject stands with the instrument held upright.

Pencil portrait of two smiling sisters framed by a heart, with soft shading and the handwritten words “Daddy’s Little Girls”. — Drawing of two young girls smiling warmly towards the viewer, their heads close together in a natural and affectionate pose. Both children display joyful expressions.

Pencil portrait of two young brothers smiling while sitting together on a toy motorbike, capturing a joyful childhood moment. — This pencil portrait captures a cheerful scene of two young brothers sitting together on a small toy motorbike. The older child sits behind, the younger child seated in front.

Drawing of a motocross rider leaning forward on a dirt bike, capturing speed, control and racing intensity. — This Drawing depicts a motocross rider captured mid-ride, leaning forward over the handlebars as the bike moves across rough terrain.

Pencil drawing of a seated angel with halo and outstretched wings, head bowed in a reflective, peaceful pose with soft shading. — Pencil artwork portrays a winged angel seated in a quiet, contemplative pose. The figure sits with knees drawn in and head gently bowed.

Pencil portrait of an elegant woman in a patterned dress and necklace, gazing upward with a thoughtful expression and soft shading. — This pencil portrait depicts a woman shown from a slightly low perspective, giving the composition a poised and confident presence.

Pencil portrait of a young girl wearing an ornate headdress and traditional clothing, drawn with soft shading and fine detail. — Pencil portrait of a young girl facing forward, her expression calm, gentle, and quietly confident. Her eyes are carefully rendered.

Pencil collage portrait of a man surrounded by birds, racehorses, a grandstand and a panoramic cityscape, symbolising interests. — This drawing is presented as a personalised collage, combining a central likeness with meaningful scenes and subjects arranged around it.

Grid of realistic pencil drawings showing a range of classic and performance cars, each carefully shaded and detailed. — This artwork presents a collection of finely rendered pencil drawings depicting a range of classic and high-performance cars, arranged in a neat grid format.

Pencil drawing of a detailed floral bouquet framed by an ornate border of roses and leaves in a balanced decorative design. — Pencil drawing features an elegant arrangement of flowers positioned at the centre of the composition, surrounded by a decorative floral border.

Realistic pencil drawing of four pairs of worn boots in different sizes lined on a shelf, showing detailed texture and shading. — Drawing of four pairs of well-worn boots arranged neatly in a row on a narrow shelf. The footwear varies in size and style, suggesting they belong to different members of a family.

Pencil drawing of a rescue helicopter hovering while a ground crew member signals below, capturing action and teamwork in detail. — Drawing captures a dramatic moment as a rescue helicopter hovers low above a landing area while a crew member on the ground signals with raised arms.

Pencil drawing of an elegant woman in 1930s-style dress with feathered accessory, posed gracefully in a vintage-inspired portrait. — This pencil drawing portrays an elegant woman dressed in the fashion of the early twentieth century, standing in a poised and graceful stance.

Pencil drawing is a stylish and expressive portrayal of a 1930s bourgeois lady, exuding glamour and sophistication. The figure is drawn in a graceful pose that captures the essence of vintage elegance.

Realistic pencil drawing of a seated female figure in a reflective pose, rendered with detailed shading and careful study of form. — Portrait drawing presents a seated female figure in a contemplative pose, created as a study of form, light, and expression. Portrait Drawing of Maudelle Bass.

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