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Bulldog Oil Pet Portrait

Welcome to our Bulldog oil pet portrait of the handsome Winston. This painting was traditionally hand painted by professional artist Nicholas Beall using oils on Italian linen canvas. The commission came from clients in the USA, and we’re always honoured to work with families from all over the world. Nicholas paints a limited number of dog portraits each year, and Bulldogs are always a breed he enjoys painting. Scroll down to read more about Winston and view photos of the framed painting.

Oil portrait of Winston, a regal Bulldog with a soft, natural expression, sitting in a garden.
Winston the Bulldog

The Story Behind Winston’s Portrait

Robert Junk from the USA contacted us in 2012 to commission a portrait of their Bulldog Winston. At the time of enquiry, Winston was very unwell, and sadly he passed away just before Nicholas began the painting. The family were heartbroken, and this portrait became a very special way to remember him.

Robert sent some beautiful photos of Winston relaxing in their garden. Nicholas used one for the main pose and others for added detail and character. A natural, muted green background was chosen to keep the focus entirely on Winston, and the result is a calm, serene portrait that captures him perfectly.

Nicholas always studies the photos closely to understand the personality of each dog, and this portrait of Winston was created with great care. The family were incredibly touched when they received the final painting, as you'll read below in Robert’s lovely message.

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Oil painting of Winston the Bulldog displayed on an artist's easel in the studio.
Winston's portrait on an easel.
Close-up detail of the Bulldog oil painting, showing brushwork and fur texture.
Detailed close-up of the Bulldog painting.

Happy Clients...

"Dear Melanie and Nicholas,
The portrait is spectacular! Just beautiful. It captures Winston as we will always remember him. I agree with the decision to keep the background blurred. I appreciate this more than I could ever express in an email. Thanks again to you and Nicholas for all your efforts. You both are very talented and it comes through in your portraits. Eventually, we will want to commission portraits of our other two bulldogs. I hope Nicholas is not tired of bulldogs. I think it’s ready to frame.
Robert"

Finished and framed oil portrait of Winston the Bulldog, ready for display.
Winston's completed framed oil portrait.
Winston the Bulldog's oil portrait, framed and prominently displayed in a room.
Winston's framed portrait displayed in a home.

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Bulldogs are such expressive and loveable characters, and they make fantastic subjects for oil paintings. If you’d like to commission a painting of your Bulldog, we’d be delighted to create something timeless and personal for your home.

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