FOLLOWING our hugely successful inaugural competition last year, the South Wales Argus is launching its search to find Gwent's Prettiest Pet 2018.


If you think your pet deserves the 2018 title, enter our competition to win a pet portrait by artist Christopher Langley – a prize worth £170.

Two winners will be chosen – one by our panel of judges, including Mr Langley, and one selected by a public vote.


The winners will receive the bespoke print on A2 canvas of a digital painting created by Mr Langley, and will have a signed certificate of authentication on the back.

South Wales Argus:
Last year's judges' favourite (pictured, above left) was sent by Sylvia Briffett and her granddaughter Elle Wilks. Bailey is an 11-year-old ragdoll who lives in Rogerstone.


The winner of the public vote was a photograph of Celli (pictured, above right), sent in by Emily Boshein from Cwmbran.


“We have always thought that Celli has really beautiful features and we thank everyone that voted for her," Ms Boshein said after receiving the news.


“Everyone that knows us knows how loved Celli is so the picture will go just perfectly in our home.”

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Mr Langley, one of the artists in residence at the Celtic Manor Resort, creates artworks for commercial and private customers, including beautiful portraits of much-loved pets.


From bespoke commissions to artworks showing the landmarks of South Wales, his distinctive style has proven popular with people across Wales and around the world.


Mr Langley’s work includes stunning images of Newport’s Transporter Bridge, Newport City Footbridge, and Newport Castle which can be ordered as prints from his website.


A committee member of the South Wales Art Society, he has exhibited work in galleries in Cardiff, London, and New York. His current exhibition of work at Insole Court, Cardiff, features South Wales pubs.


Mr Langley said: “There’s something very satisfying about being able to give a client a wonderful and lasting reminder of their beloved pet.


“They’re an important part of the family, after all, and a specially-created artwork can say so much more than a picture.”
South Wales Argus: We have teamed up with Christopher Langley to offer you the chance to win an artwork of your pet created from a photograph, like this
(An example of one of Mr Langley's pet portraits. Picture: Christopher Langley)


HOW YOU CAN WIN:
Send us your picture of your cute pet by November 15, including your name, your address, your daytime telephone number, and the name of your pet.


Our panel of judges, including Mr Langley, will pick a winner. The judges’ decision is final and hard copy pictures will not be returned. The winner, their pet, and their artwork will be featured in the Argus.


You can enter a picture of any animal. You could have a cute cat, a delightful dog, a gorgeous guinea pig, a beautiful bunny, or a pretty parrot!


Send your entries to newsdesk@southwalesargus.co.uk or you can post them to: Pretty Pet Portrait Competition, Newsdesk, South Wales Argus, Cardiff Road, Maesglas, Newport NP20 3QN