Melanie&Nicholas

Oil and Pencil Pet Portraits from Photos

Three Horse Portrait - Oil Painting

Welcome to our three horse portrait oil painting, traditionally hand-painted on Italian linen canvas by professional equine artist Nicholas Beall. Nicholas creates portraits of horses for clients worldwide from his garden studio in rural Wales, UK. His paintings can be found across the globe, including with some notable clients. If you’d like your horse painted, feel free to email us your photos anytime.

Oil painting of three horses: Gatsby, Missy, and Moriarty in a vibrant landscape Gatsby, Missy and Moriarty

Commission of Gatsby, Missy and Moriarty

Paul Barnes from the UK contacted us just before Christmas in 2010 to commission a three-horse portrait as a surprise for his wife Sharon. He had seen the oil painting Nicholas created of Riguez Dancer, Resplendent Light and Fol Hollow and wanted something similar.

Because Christmas was fast approaching, Paul opted for one of our Gift Vouchers. We worked closely with him to compose a mock-up of the portrait using the photos he provided. Sharon could then either keep the design or swap photos in the New Year if she preferred. She loved the surprise and was excited for Nicholas to begin. A 22 x 16 inch size was agreed upon to suit their wall space.

The three horse oil portrait, Gatsby, Missy, and Moriarty, elegantly framed

Client Feedback

“Hi Nicholas and Melanie, it looks fantastic! Thank you.”
– Sharon

“Hi Melanie and Nicholas, looks amazing, especially Missy! I’ll show my daughter for the final seal of approval and get back to you.”
– Sharon

“Hi Melanie, my picture arrived today. I cried when I opened it – it is just amazing. Missy looks like she’s about to step out of the canvas, it’s so lifelike! Thank you so much.”
– Sharon xx

“Hi Melanie and Nicholas, my painting is in pride of place and has had many admirers. Thank you so much!”
– Sharon

Next in the Gallery

Click below to view the next portrait in our horse 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!