Pastel Paintings of Horses, Dogs and more

Anne Ward is an established, commissioned artist, who specialises in portraits of horses and dogs and uses the medium of pastel for the majority of her work. From September 2022 to February 2023, Anne held an exhibition at the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket, entitled ”The Racehorse: Past and Future”, featuring portraits of ten much-loved retired racehorses and ten studies of Thoroughbred foals. Read more…

BACKGROUND

Anne’s clients include leading racehorse owners, breeders and trainers Sir Mark Prescott, Bt, Cheveley Park Stud, Meon Valley Stud, Charlie Fellowes, Marco Botti, David Simcock, Martyn Meade & George Margarson, as well as Sarah Hobbs (wife of top NH trainer, Philip Hobbs). She has also painted for former champion jockey Ryan Moore, and the families of leading jockeys Andrea Atzeni and Martin Harley. The late Sir Evelyn de Rothschild was also a highly valued client.

Anne Ward artist commissioned painting for Meon Valley Stud of Oaks winner Anapurna with Group 1 winners Izzi Top and Speedy Boarding

Anne was commissioned to paint for their respective owners Oaks winner Anapurna, multiple Group-winning fillies Crystal Capella, Izzi Top, Speedy Boarding and Lucky Kristale, record-breaking sprinter Watchable, and Group 1 winner and stallion Aclaim.

Anne is also frequently asked to paint portraits of beloved family companions, such as Maggie (below).

Anne Ward artist Cockerpoo dog portrait

Although specialising in horse and dog portraits, Anne’s subjects extend beyond this and include cats, livestock and occasionally children and houses.

Anne Ward artist child portrait

A portrait of a special someone could make a perfect and very personal gift. Anne is happy to discuss your ideas, and to answer any questions you may have regarding the process of commissioning a painting through to receiving the finished article.

Anne Ward artist Welsh Section D pony portrait
Anne Ward artist hare and black Labrador portraits Anne Ward artist yellow Labrador and cat portraits Anne Ward artist foal and terrier portraits

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Anne Ward artist painting of Thoroughbred foal Anne Ward artist Weimaraner Lurcher portrait Anne Ward artist commissioned dog portraits
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