- About Gem & Ink -
All About Me
Hello! My name is Gemma, and I am a visual artist based in Leicestershire, specialising in pet and wildlife portraits. Working in graphite on paper, I create finely detailed drawings that capture the unique character of each subject, whether it's the expressive eyes of a beloved pet or the beauty of a wild animal. With a degree in Fine Art from Loughborough University, my passion for art stems from a lifelong love of the natural world.
I also enjoy exploring other art forms, such as digital design and illustrated typography. I create patterns for homewares and stationary to bring a touch of nature into your home, and create bespoke hand-drawn or digital typography pieces using quotes from meaningful poems or favourite lyrics. Across all my work, I strive to create something that brings joy and inspiration.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about my work. Please feel free to explore my portfolio to see more of my pieces.
Testimonials
"I've just received my portrait, words cannot express how amazing it is! It has exceeded my expectations!" - Alice, pet portrait.
"Sending you a heartfelt thanks for capturing one of Snoopy's finest poses - I am in awe of the detail." - Bea, pet portrait.
"Incredible! They will absolutely love it, thank you." - Liz, pet portrait.
"Made her (recipient) cry happy tears. She said it's like looking straight at her. Thank you so much." - Hannah, pet portrait.
"So amazing thank you so much! Made me cry." - Bethan, pet portrait.
"I absolutely love my drawing, it's so perfect thank you so much." - Jodie, pet portrait.
"Thank you so much for our picture of Duggee, it's so so good we're really pleased with it." - Pete, pet portrait.