Horse Landscape Painting – Gypsy's Portrait in Oils
Imagine looking out of a window onto a beautiful field, and there’s your horse — calm, alert, and looking straight back at you. This is exactly the kind of view many of our clients request, and it’s the feeling we captured in this portrait of **Gypsy**. The painting was a surprise birthday gift, and we hope you enjoy discovering how it all came together.
Commission of Gypsy
Val Davies phoned us in 2015 to reserve a space in Nicholas’ schedule. She wanted to surprise her granddaughter with an oil painting of her horse **Gypsy** for her birthday — what a thoughtful idea!
Val asked her daughter-in-law to secretly take as many photos of Gypsy as possible. From around 30 reference shots, some taken in the field, we had plenty to work from.
The painting was created at 18 x 14 inches. Scroll down to see the results!
Words from Val
“Dear Melanie and Nicholas,
The portrait arrived safely on Saturday morning. Elizabeth was delighted and wants to hang the picture in her bedroom – much to her mother’s disappointment, who wants it in the sitting room! I’ll send a photo once it’s in place.
It’s a hectic week with the party prep – tidying the garden, driveway, baking, flowers – but we’re all so happy with the painting. Nicholas had a busy time meeting the deadline, and I truly appreciate it. Please thank him for creating such a beautiful portrait.”
– Val
Next Portrait in the Gallery
Click below to view the next horse portrait painted by Nicholas in oils.
