Weimaraner Portrait – Oil Painting
This hand-painted Weimaraner portrait in oils on Italian linen canvas features a beautiful dog named Keo. Commissioned by a family in the UK, it was created by professional artist Nicholas Beall from his studio in rural Wales. Nicholas has painted many Weimaraners over the years and finds the breed's distinctive eyes, sleek coat, and graceful posture endlessly inspiring. Keo’s portrait quickly became one of his favourites.
Keo
Commission of Keo
Lyndsey discovered our gallery and spotted a previous Weimaraner portrait of Ramses, which Nicholas completed in 2018. Inspired by that painting, she got in touch to commission a portrait of her own dog, Keo.
Although the original reference photo featured Keo standing in a sunny field, Lyndsey preferred a darker background, like that used in Ramses’ portrait. The contrast really brings out the details in Keo’s coat and expression. You can see the original photo reference below, along with Lyndsey’s enthusiastic feedback once the painting was complete.
Client Feedback
“I’m well and truly lost for words! I’ve never seen anything so beautiful in all my life – and I don’t just mean the most handsome dog in the world. The work Nicholas has put into it is just out of this world! Thank you both so, so much. It’s a masterpiece.”
– Lyndsey
“Thank you for creating a piece of art we’ll keep for the rest of our lives. I love the frame and the plaque too – it’s just wonderful.”
Posted on Instagram: “Our amazing joint Christmas present this year. We’re biased because of the subject, but even so… pure talent. An amazing piece of artwork. Thank you so, so much Melanie and Nicholas. We can’t wait to hang it with pride in our hallway.”
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