Can anyone recommend a good animal portrait artist?

[bryngelenponies]

I'm already thinking ahead to my dad's big birthday in November and I'd love to get him something really special. His 15yo dog is the apple of his eye so I was thinking it would be really nice to have a portrait done of her- BUT I've spent hours searching all over the internet looking at loads of artists and I just don't know! So if anyone can recommend a good dog portrait artist I'd be very grateful

 

[Amymay]

Gina Hawkshaw or Pilar Larcade

 

[legaldancer]

There are several artists on here and there's a whole thread devoted showcasing their work in Picture Gallery.

I do portraits but haven't put any pics up on the forum, but you could pm me if you like and I could show you some examples of my work.

 

[SKW]

My friend Andy does amazing portraits. He did a human one for me recently which impressed me, but i know his main business is pets. His website is http://pets.arhicks.co.uk/

 

[Copperpot]

A lady called Gill Romeo did one for me. She is on Facebook. It's brill. She captured the look on my boys face perfectly!!

 

[Mariposa]

Refna Hamey is very good for dogs and horses http://www.refna.co.uk/

 

[Kat]

I could but I'd get told off for advertising.

I'd suggest contacting a few that you have found on the internet or going to some country shows and looking round the art/craft stalls and seeing what is on show.

 

[bryngelenponies]

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions so far, I'm going to spend today looking up all of these artists. I'm going to the Royal Welsh in 2 weeks so hopefully I'll be able to see some artists there- I hadn't thought about that so thanks! Legaldancer I'll pm you
I just wanted to add that in the picture I'm hoping to use her pose puts her nose at rather an awkward angle- I've noticed from some examples that some artists seem to have difficulty with making those sorts of noses in proportion to the head so the portrait ends up looking slightly odd. There are far too many options, so I'm glad I've started looking now!

 

[bex1984]

I've just had a portrait of my pony done by Mary Herbert - she's amazing! The portrait captures him perfectly.
http://www.portra.co.uk/

 

[Ebenezer_Scrooge]

Pilar Larcade....amazing artist.

 

[Sarah Sum1]

Pilar Larcade....amazing artist.

I second that, she is very, very talented.

 

[DH1]

My friend Laura Cooper does some wonderful pet portraits, she did a stunning watercolour of my mare for me.
Her website is www.petportraitsbylauracooper.co.uk. There are lots of examples of her work on there, I think she is very reasonably priced too.

 

[Lady La La]

I second that, she is very, very talented.

Thirded
Pilar is incredible. She has done both my dog and my horse, she's so talented.

 

[Always Henesy]

Pilar Larcade

A_M_A_Z_I_N_G!

 

[Queenbee]

really glad this thread came up as I have been looking for the perfect style portrait, It isnt that I dont think all these artists are exceptionally tallented, but I had a picture in my minds eye and a style... just had to find the artist that matched that... I have never seen Mary Herberts work before... its perfect for what I want.

 

[catherine22]

Pilar Larcade is excellent, she has done about 5 now for me,they are all amazing

 

[Fidgety]

I've just had a portrait of my pony done by Mary Herbert - she's amazing! The portrait captures him perfectly.
http://www.portra.co.uk/

I've had two equine portraits done by Mary and can second that.

 

[Arizahn]

OH is an artist...pm me for further details He can work from photographs and uses a variety of different mediums.

 

[pansymouse]

Amy Goodman is amazing; really captures their soul

 

[Gluttonforpunishment]

www.stephaniegreaves.co.uk

Very talented and captures the very essence of her subjects.

Had a portrait of my horse and dog done together last year, so pleased I did as we lost my dog a couple of weeks ago very unexpectedly.

 

[mini-eventer]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pilar-Larcade-Artist/148110268561076

theses are amazing

 

[MrSpam]

Was going to recommend Legaldancer - see she's recommended herself

I'm hoping she'll do a fantastic portrait of Hairy Fell. Must send photos.

 

[as sweet as hunni]

If you would like to pm me I could show you examples, but go into picture gallery, Nah has some great work!

 

[Cuppatea]

Mildred on here is fab
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gina-Hawkshaw-Equestrian-and-animal-artist/165644046828602

 

[LollyDolly]

Victoria Green, she has made me a portrait and a stable plaque. She is fantastic!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pet-Portraiture-By-Victoria-Green/228367930518286

 

[alliersv1]

www.stephaniegreaves.co.uk

Very talented and captures the very essence of her subjects.

Had a portrait of my horse and dog done together last year, so pleased I did as we lost my dog a couple of weeks ago very unexpectedly.

Steph recently did a stunning portrait of my friend's horse, made all the more poignant by the fact that she lost him a few weeks later

 

[Irishdan]

I have a friend who does amazing portraits of horses and dogs

http://mimsieart.com/

 

[Bluepegasus2802]

I do pet portraits, though I'll pm you a link to my work as last time I got reported for inadvertently advertising.

 

[legaldancer]

Was going to recommend Legaldancer - see she's recommended herself

I'm hoping she'll do a fantastic portrait of Hairy Fell. Must send photos.

Someone has to!

Have just added a couple to the Picture Gallery thread, albeit sideways!

Thanks Sis ;-)

 

[Flicker123]

Hi, I have just started doing pet portraiture; I've drawn and painted dogs for friends in the past and they have been very happy with the results! I'm very affordable and am currently about to start an art foundation course. Here's a link to my facebook page if you are interested..

https://www.facebook.com/gempetportraits