Horse Oil Portraits Gallery by Nicholas Beall

Perfect Wedding Gifts

A hand-painted oil portrait makes a heartfelt and lasting wedding gift, something beautifully personal that will be treasured forever.

This portrait of Assy was commissioned as a surprise gift by James for Emma on their wedding day. The painting captured Emma's beloved horse and James presented it to her during the speaches on their big day. An unforgettable moment! If you are planning something similar, do get in touch well in advance. Oil paintings take time to arrange and complete, so the earlier we start, the better we can plan around the special date.

Visit the Studio

We love welcoming clients to our studio in Wales, by appointment of course. It’s always a special moment when they come to collect their portrait in person.

This is David and his wife Caroline, who made the journey to pick up their oil painting of Elmo. They enjoyed tea, cake and a good chat by the wood burner in the cottage before heading to the studio to see the portrait up close for the first time. If you would like to visit us, you are more than welcome. It’s a lovely way to round off the whole experience of commissioning a portrait, and a great excuse for a countryside escape!

Happy Customer Reviews

We absolutely love receiving photos like this, Gill’s daughter Catherine, the beautiful Tilly and the oil portrait all together. Its moments like these remind us why we do what we do.

Our clients often tell us how much they enjoy the entire journey of commissioning a horse portrait. They value the personal interaction, from the very first enquiry to the moment they see the final piece. And for us, there’s nothing better than receiving emails and photos when the portrait arrives. Your stories, your kind words and seeing the joy on our clients faces makes everything we do so rewarding.

Wedding Commission

A hand-painted oil portrait is more than a gift — it’s an heirloom in the making.

This stunning portrait was commissioned not only in memorial for Jake but also so a print of the painting could be with the family on their wedding day. The original now hangs proudly in their home. There’s something beautifully permanent about oil on canvas, especially when it captures a beloved horse with such finesse. These are portraits that become part of the family home often displayed alongside other fine artworks, as you can see here. They reflect not only the subject, but also the love and thought behind the gift.

Reviews and Special Birthdays

Our portraits often become unforgettable birthday gifts that capture a moment, a bond and a much loved companion.

This oil painting of Henry was commissioned by Craig for his daughter’s 16th birthday. The portrait was a complete surprise and Nicholas captured her horse beautifully. We love being part of these moments. Gifting a portrait like this is something truly special. Whether it’s a 16th, 18th or 21st birthday, a custom horse portrait makes a unique and meaningful gift that will be cherished for years.

If you are looking at having a horse portrait painted by Nicholas for a particular occasion, do drop us a line as soon as possible. We do have a waiting list for his portraits and we always like to meet our special dates if we can.