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HORSE PORTRAITS

Commission a Portrait - by Melanie & Nicholas

Horse Portraits by Nicholas & Melanie

My name is Melanie and I work along side my husband Nick in our rural Welsh cottage in the UK I We have been creating horse portraits in oils on canvas and graphite pencil drawings for the last 17 years.

We provide the full package.....
We specialize in highly detailed, traditionally hand painted pet and people portraits in Oils and Pencil. Nick specialises in the Oil Portraits and I create all of the portraits in graphite pencil.

Traditionally Painted Horse Portraits
Each and every horse portrait we produce, is lovingly hand painted and drawn by ourselves, using traditional methods. Our sole aim is to capture the unique personality and character of 'your horse' on paper or canvas. We paint and draw with the greatest attention to detail, working from your own photographs. This allows us to accurately capture 'your horse' to create a true likeness and an everlasting memory to treasure for a very long time.

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View Our Horse Portraits Gallery .....
Visit our horse portraits gallery which shows a wide selection of our horse portraits along with more information about each one. Here you can view larger versions, the client reference photo, step by step guides, client testimonials, initial letters and briefs from the clients. Some portraits even have photos of the portraits framed or photos with me either working on the portraits or holding the framed portrait.

Prices, Sizes and Ordering your portrait

We have a wide range of prices and sizes to suit most budgets. Once you are happy that you have suitable photos, and you have an idea of the kind of portrait you would like, place a deposit to secure your place in our client waiting list which can be found at all times on our blog. We offer a full secure online and telephone ordering system accepting all major credit and debit cards along with Paypal, bank transfers and installments. Order online or call us at any time on 07855 582109 with your requirements.

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Framing, Engraving & Prints

If you would like to have your horse portrait framed, we offer a full professional framing service with our lovely experienced framer Jane. We have a wide selection of mouldings to choose from to suit all tastes and decor. A selection of our commissions that have been framed are available to view on our main website in the Framing Section >>
Blog - Portraits In Progress

Everyone can follow our Portraits in Progress blog to watch their horse portrait develop at each stage, which cleints are always very excited to see. You can also read news from the studio, view framed portraits, client photos. Clients can even comment on the portrait at each stage too! Portraits in Progress >>
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Our Studio in the Heart of Wales

Our studio is situated in the heart of the rural welsh countryside. It is very peaceful here surrounded by a haven of wildlife and our garden is a slice of heaven. We are always delighted when cleints visit our studio, the kettle is always on..there is usually a home backed cake in the tin too! To view more photos of our studio visit our main website studio page >>
Happy Clients!

Over the last 17 years we have received some wonderful letters of thanks from happy clients and you can view a few of them on our testimonials page. We are always thrilled when clients take the time to send photos of the horse portraits framed. We spend many hours working on each portrait and so its good to see them in their permanent home. Its almost like the end of a story, closing the book knowing that the customer is very happy.

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Hi Melanie and Nick,
Harry arrived the other day! I just wanted to say thank you so much, you guys have been amazing the whole way through and so helpful with everything, the changes, framing, and constant contact we really felt part of the making of this gorgeous portrait. No one could have done a better job, Nick has totally captured the essence of Harry it's absolutely incredible, better even than a photo of him he has so much presence in the painting. Katrine was over the moon with it and has said countless times that it's the best present she's ever had. So a huge thank you!! I look forward to my graduation where I'll hopefully be getting one done of my horses too! Fingers crossed, I'll have to hint at my parents!
Hope you guys have a lovely christmas and new year
Best wishes,
Lots of love
Maja x

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Pet Portrait Gift Vouchers

If you are late for a birthday or anniversary, or you have a special occasion coming up and you are unable to arrange everything in time for the special day - don't panic! We have provided vouchers on Christmas Eve before to save the day! For more information visit our Pet Portraits Gift Vouchers page >>
Hand Painted and Drawn

All of our portraits are hand painted and drawn and singed by ourselves. This is why we have a fairly long waiting list, it is a very time consuming craft working at our easels often 6 hours per day painting and drawing. Read how we create our artwork and the materials we use - Traditional Methods >>
 
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