Horse Jumping Portraits in Oils by Nicholas Beall – Frizbee
Horse jumping portraits are a popular choice for equine art commissions, especially when the rider is captured mid-air at an event or during practice. To achieve a painting with clarity and movement, clients often work with a professional photographer to get the ideal reference. Once the perfect photo is chosen, Nicholas can turn it into a timeless oil portrait on linen canvas. Scroll down to discover more about the painting of Frizbee.
About the Commission of Frizbee
Lynne Furniss commissioned Nicholas to paint her horse Frizbee in 2011, based on a treasured photograph of them jumping together. She wanted every element to reflect that moment in time — from the tack and rider’s outfit to the fine details on the brushing boots.
Lynne even created a Classic online reference page with annotated photos and descriptions of all the gear, which became an invaluable guide for Nicholas while painting.
The final piece was painted at 20 x 16 inches and required a lot of collaboration and precision. The result is a dynamic and elegant tribute to the special bond between rider and horse.
Client Testimonial from Lynne Furniss
“Hi Melanie and Nicholas, Ian and I have a bottle of champagne ready for that big day – just waiting for the 'sticky edges' to dry! I’ve followed your work for a long time and always admired the quality, but of course, I like my painting best of all (big surprise!).
The final painting is stunning – an accurate, beautiful tribute to the horse who stole my heart forever. Nick has captured Frizbee perfectly. The focus, the muted background, the dynamic movement – all absolutely spot on. I truly believe Frizbee is going to land over that fence and just keep galloping. It’s magical.
We received the portrait safely, and it now hangs proudly in our conservatory. I’ve taken several photos and will send them along – and yes, we toasted with champagne. Thank you both for being such thoughtful, professional, and talented artists. Hug for Nick for bringing my big boy to life.”
– Lynne Furniss
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