Melanie&Nicholas

Oil and Pencil Pet Portraits from Photos

Race Horse Portrait - Oil Paintings

This oil portrait of **Amosite** is a stunning example of Nicholas' **racehorse paintings**. Hand painted using traditional methods, the painting captures not only the horse but also the atmosphere of the race track. Read on to learn about the commission and see framed photos of the final artwork.

Vibrant oil portrait of the race horse Amosite with a detailed racetrack background Portrait of Amosite

About the Commission

Mark Goddard contacted us in 2014 to commission an oil painting of his wife’s racehorse Amosite as a surprise birthday gift. To keep the gift secret, all communication was done from Mark’s work. The painting was created at 20 x 16 inches on Italian linen canvas.

Mark wanted Amosite portrayed in a particular rug, which required Nicholas to reference multiple photos. The resulting composition captures not just Amosite but also the chilly, misty atmosphere of the racetrack with its vibrant lights and activity. Mark and his wife Claire were thrilled with the result, as you’ll read below.

Client Feedback

“Claire absolutely loves the painting! Looks great in the frame too!”
– Mark

“Wow! I really think it captures the character of the horse and the alertness of her in the photo. Magic hands, Nick! My wife is going to love it!”
– Mark

“I just wanted to let you know myself how much I love the portrait of Amosite — it is just perfect!”
– Claire

Commission Your Race Horse Portrait

If you would like to commission a portrait like Amosite’s, we’d love to hear from you. Let us know what you have in mind, send us some photos, and we’ll guide you through the process. Visit our contact page to get started.

How It Works

If you're considering commissioning a portrait, head over to our step-by-step guide to find out how the process works. We’re always happy to answer questions and help bring your ideas to life.

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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!