Cocker Spaniel Portrait – Oil Painting

Welcome to our working Cocker Spaniel portrait of Wilf. This traditionally hand-painted oil portrait was created by professional artist Nicholas Beall. Nicholas accepts commissions from all over the world and has painted many spaniels over the years. If you’d like a portrait of your Cocker Spaniel, whether for yourself or as a special gift, feel free to email us your photos. We’d love to chat through your ideas.

Wilf

Commission of Wilf

Steve Hocking from the UK contacted us in 2018 to commission a portrait of his much-loved Cocker Spaniel, Wilf. Sadly, Wilf had passed away, but Steve had several lovely photos, one of which stood out as the perfect pose for a 12 x 12 inch oil painting on Italian linen canvas.

Steve intended it as a surprise birthday present for his wife, Maureen. Nicholas suggested a neutral background that would enhance Wilf’s soft curls and allow his expressive eyes to stand out. The result was a warm, natural piece that truly captured Wilf’s character.

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Reference photo of Wilf the Spaniel, used for the oil portrait

Initial layers of the Spaniel oil painting, blocking in the dog's form

Spaniel portrait in progress, showing the development of fur and features

Client Feedback

“Please assure Nicholas it's absolutely perfect! Thank you for taking such care.”
– Steve

“Thank you so, so much for this beautiful painting of my boy Wilf. Your husband has caught him to perfection – brought tears to my eyes. What a handsome dog he was.”
– Maureen