Custom Horse Portraits

Here are a few samples of the quality of the custom work

Custom Colour Pencil Drawing
of ‘Munificent’  

After waiting in my “items to draw” files for three years it nice to see this finally come to life. What struck me with this photo was the horses expression. A glimpse into the heart of the horse where they have “given their all” to the rider. The sweat, the nostril flared grasping oxygen and the fully spent effort expressive eye.

Title: “Munificent” – the upmost in generosity of giving

Paper Size: 17″x22″

140lb Cotton cold pressed Opus Watermedia
Polychromos, Luminance & Coloured Pencils
Reference: photo from a friend with permission to use & share

Recent Work

Portrait for the winner of a Free Draw that I offered to a group of local horse show entrants.

14×17″, 110 lb white acid free RB Cover Series

Pencils: Polychromos, Luminance, Derwent Coloured Pencils

Photo supplied by owner

Ordering Custom Portraits is now available online

COMMISSIONING HORSE PORTRAITS

Things to consider when commissioning a original portrait of your favorite horse.

I work from photographs. If you are have a selection of good photos then I can work from those. A three quarter (3/4) or side profile view will usually make the best portraits.

For best results: Your photo’s should be taken at eye level of your horse to avoid distortion. Photos that look down or up at your horse are not the best to work from.

Photo’s need to be of high resolution, in focus and as close up as possible.

Outdoor photos in soft light or photos taken near a window with plenty of natural light are usually best.

Good lighting in the photo will allow me to add details of shine on the coat, buckles, bit and leather.

Photos taken in the dark with a flash often produce harsh, unflattering shadows.

Depending on location, I can sometimes do a photo shoot of your horse. (summer coat is usually better for detail)

Basically, the better quality photo, the better the portrait will be.

Single head shots and full body portraits available; 

After you have submitted your photographic or digital images and you have chosen the size of portrait and discussed details, I can get started on your horses portrait. Please include your 25% deposit at the time of order.

Depending on the number of commissions on my list and the size of the piece, portrait completion time is approx 2-4 weeks.

When your portrait is finished I will email or text message a photo for your approval.

If you are happy with the piece, final payment is due via PayPal, eTransfer,  Cheque or cash. I can deliver to your home if you are in Smithers or Telkwa BC. If you are out of town. I can arrange delivery via Canada post.

Frames and matting are not included. 

You can now order custom portraits online