A commissioned portrait · Coloured pencil
A wildlife study · Coloured pencil

Tess Dawson Art

Pet & wildlife artist

Welcome to my website.

Seeing the Detail, feeling the Emotion.

Original pet, wildlife and people portraits that hold on to the detail, character and quiet magic of the subject.

Commission a portrait

The work

Hello, my name is Tess Dawson and I am a Fine Art Artist, living in the gorgeous countryside of Norfolk.

I create realism portraits, whether they be of a beloved pet, one of Mother Nature's charismatic wildlife animals or human subjects.

Every piece is lovingly created with the attention to detail in mind but more importantly, the essence and the emotion is captured, bringing the piece come to life on paper.

Thank you for visiting my website. You will find all the information you need to know about Commissions, my prices or just exploring my shop for original artwork and limited edition prints. However I am always available if you need to know anything I haven't covered.

Thank you x

Tess Dawson, artist

Me in the studio, Cornwall

Awards & recognition

A few moments of recognition that I am very proud of.

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SAA Art Competition

2023 · Shortlisted last 500 from 4,000+ entries · “Just Chillin”

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Highly Commended

2024 · SAA Art Competition · “Hope” · Nottingham Art Exhibition

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SAA Art Competition

2025 · Shortlisted last 500 from 5,000+ entries · “Thoughts Through the Boy’s Eyes”

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Artist of the Year

2025 · Gold Medal · Shop Cornish “Made in Cornwall” Awards

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SAA Art Competition

2026 – Shortlisted from over 4000 entries to the final 309 finalists for three portraits: Ooh, the Choice. Yawning Glory and Peek-A-Boo

Made for one person

A portrait with presence.

A commission starts with the photograph that already means something to you. From that reference, Tess creates a carefully observed original that brings personality, warmth and story to the surface.

ISend your favourite photograph/s
IIChoose your preferred size and style
IIIReceive regular progress updates
IVYour bespoke portrait arrives by Royal Mail
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Originals & limited editions

Available now.

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