Equine Artist - recommendations, please.

[pintoarabian]

A very dear friend of mine lost her old horse and it has hit her very hard. Their relationship was amazing and she has dreaded this time for the last few years. When I visited during the summer, I secretly took some video of the old boy as I knew that his time was limited. My plan was to hand over the video to an equine artist after he passed away to get a portrait done of him and present it to her after she had finished the grieving process. I know she would appreciate this more than anything else. There are a lot of talented people on here and others have had portraits done. I'm looking for someone who can give a true likeness from photographs, in this case close-up video. PM if you prefer.

 

[wtdnh131]

what a lovely thought!!! i know there are a few amazing ones on here, if you go in the members only section in the picture gallery there is a thread with loads of pictures people have done, im particuarly impressed with mildreds paintings wow they are amazing! so have a look on there they say if they do commisions, also there is a society of equine artists (or something) which a few people on here are members of

 

[misst]

Papa Frita on here did a wonderful portrait from photos for my friend. Also I had an oil done for my daughters 21st birthday, again from photos but it was a few years ago. It was also fantastic. If you want her name I can find it so pm me but would recommend PF on here.

 

[Capriole]

definitely have a look through the artists thread on here, some amazing work, and you can get a feel of everyones styles, as not everyone likes the same things so its hard to make recommendations really.

 

[A1fie]

Papa frita and Laura BR are two of the best artists I have seen on here.

 

[Becca-84]

I recently had 2 done of my mare who was PTS in July, and my sister's pony, by Jenny Deakin (Freckles22uk on here). She is also on Facebook. I absolutely love them - they are good - both done from photos. She is reasonably priced too.

 

[minesadouble]

Pippa Porley is fabulous - http://www.philippaporleyanimalartist.co.uk/

She did my mum's stallion for me and it is amazing from this pic

To this painting;-

The photo really doesn't do it justice.

 

[Honeylight]

http://www.saa.co.uk/art/julieholliday
She is a friend of mine, very reasonable & rides & understans horses an important factor I think.

 

[Gluttonforpunishment]

Stephanie Greaves is an amazing artist and a lovely person to boot. She did a stunning portrait of my horse and German shepherd together and captured them perfectly.

Www.stephaniegreaves.com

 

[kerilli]

i absolutely love Gina Hawkshaw's work
http://sportingart.co/gallery/horse-pictures-paintings/

they are really vibrant, stunning works imho. she's top of my list when i decide which 1 to get painted first!

 

[starryeyed]

I don't have anyone to recommend and you already have quite a few suggestions but I just wanted to say that that's such a lovely thought, I'm sure your friend will be absolutely over the moon xx

 

[pintoarabian]

Thank you all for your suggestions. I shall certainly check out the Artists' Section and take it from there.

 

[silverghost]

Andy Rowe, did an awesome oil painting of my boy Patch, on his website, he is currently doing the winner of Windsor show last yr, also a coloured, it was the prize.

 

[LiveryList]

There is a group on facebook called 'Hampshire Hooves' (local to me) and on it advertises a girl who does amazing pencil drawings of peoples horses i think they are only around £25 but she has put several examples up (inc the photo she has taken the image form) and they are stunning. may well be wrth joining the group and seeking her out as for the life of me i cannot remember her name!

 

[PeterNatt]

Lizzie Armstong

 

[Kat]

My husband does animal portraits. You might have seen his work at burghley or YHL. His website is www.mark-langley.com he is very good, but obviously I'm biased so have a look at his work and see for yourself!

 

[cornbrodolly]

Jo Campin did our late stallio in oils - stunning picture. She is amazing with both dogs and horses

 

[Welly]

Hi, Judy has painted our English Setters and one of our horse and we are very happy and at a price we can afford

http://www.judygoodman.co.uk/commissions.htm