When it comes to commissioning a portrait, whether it’s of a beloved horse or a special person, the artwork itself is the heart of the piece. But have you ever considered how a personalised nameplate or an artists name plaque can elevate your portrait, turning it into a true keepsake? Here are a few reasons why adding a custom nameplate is the perfect finishing touch for your artwork. 1. Adds a Personal Connection A portrait is a deeply personal reflection of the subject, and a ...

A horse portrait can be a meaningful and treasured piece of art for any horse lover.     But choosing the right artist for the job can be a daunting task, especially if you're not familiar with the art world. In this blog post, I will guide you through the steps to take when selecting who you would consider the best horse portrait artist to commission for your horse portrait painting or drawing. Do your research into artists who are known for painting ...

World Horse Welfare Sculpture Trail Nick Skeltons Big Star to feature at Royal Windsor Horse Show 2019   I have been hard at work on a very exciting project in the last few weeks. I am very proud that World Horse Welfare has entrusted me to paint a Big Star sculpture, complete with portraits of the Olympic Gold medal winning pair at Rio and London on either side. The finished sculptures will be on display at the Royal Windsor Horse Show held on 8 - 12th May ...

Have you ever wanted to invest in artwork for your home, but are at a loss as to what styles, colours and subjects to choose?   In this post I will try and give you a few ideas and help boost your confidence about choosing a suitable piece of art for your walls. Don't be scared, if you stick to a few of these simple rules, your home will look super impressive and you will have some fantastic pieces of art for that all important talking point for your dinner ...

TOP TIPS FOR TAKING GREAT PHOTOS OF YOUR PET My hints and tips to enable you to take a great photo of your pet for use as the reference for an art portrait.   These are just a few things that I have learned along the way, and by providing me with the best possible photo - you will enable me to provide you with the best and most realistic representation of your pet as is possible! After all, a portrait painting can only have as much detail in it as the supplied ...

...for a good reason, I should add!   I was lucky enough to be able to use one of Benjamin Clark's Photographs that he took of Ben Hobday flying around the course at Badminton 2016 on Mulrys Error. I produced a watercolour, depicting the incredibly moving image of Ben carrying Hannah's Willberry around the terrifying course on his back. A poigniant reminder of the young people having to face the toughest battles any one can ever face in their ...