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Oil and Pencil Pet Portraits from Photos

Horse Portraits in Oils – Horse and Rider: Corrine and Mr Tom

This beautiful horse portrait in oils features Corrine and her horse Mr Tom, painted by Nicholas Beall as a surprise gift. We were thrilled when Steve emailed us photos of his daughter riding Mr Tom – they were ideal for a full body portrait. Nicholas has painted many horse and rider commissions over the years, and this one stands out as a favorite. We hope you enjoy reading about the commission and viewing the artwork below.

Completed oil portrait of Corrine riding her horse Mr Tom.
Portrait of Corrine and Mr Tom

Commission of Corrine and Mr Tom

In 2005, Steve Brailsford contacted us to commission a portrait of his daughter Corrine on her horse Mr Tom as a surprise for her special birthday. He sent through a wonderful selection of photographs taken at their stables in the UK, and we immediately spotted one image that would make a stunning full-body painting.

Nicholas and Steve decided on a 24 x 18 inch canvas, which would suit the proportions of the composition and fit perfectly in the space they had planned for display. The finished painting captured the elegance and bond between Corrine and Mr Tom, and was a joy to create.

The horse and rider oil portrait.
Corrine and Mr Tom

Client Testimonial – Steve Brailsford

“Hi Nicholas,
It arrived yesterday. It’s even better in the flesh – if that’s possible. Superb job!
Thank you,
Steve”

Next Portrait in the Gallery

Click below to view the next horse portrait in our collection.

Commission a Portrait

Send us your favourite photos of your dog, cat, or horse and we will help you choose the perfect one for your portrait. We are happy to chat about any ideas you have for a portrait. We can’t wait to get started!