COMMISSIONING A PORTRAIT
A portrait of a much-loved horse or dog can be a gift to treasure.
Anne works mostly in the medium of pastel, although some pieces include a mixture of pastel and charcoal. Because of the nature of these media, all portraits are supplied mounted, under protective glass and framed according to your preference.
Generally, Anne prefers to meet the subject of the portrait, get an impression of his or her personality, and take some photographs. However, if this is not possible, she can often work very successfully from existing good quality photographs. Please contact Anne for more information or to discuss your ideas for a painting.
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“Chico and Ben”
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“Fidget and Trouble”
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“Quinn”
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“Bruto and Luna”
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“Cookie”
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“Bethany”
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“Bumbles”
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“Fern”
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“Connie”
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“Rhed and Shai”
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“Joe”
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“Fudge”
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“Bruno”
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“Fudge”
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“Alfie and Billy”
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“Song”
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY…
“Thank you so much — I’m thrilled with the picture! You really have got the subjects to a ‘T’. I’m amazed!”
Sarah Hobbs, Sandhill, Somerset | www.pjhobbs.com
commissioned composition of pony and cat “Chico and Ben”
“Mum adores the picture of the dogs — she has hung it in pride of place so that when you walk into the kitchen it beams out at you. She was so touched and I can’t tell you how much joy this painting has brought to the whole family.”
Sophie Hughes, Cambridgeshire — commissioned portrait of terriers “Fidget and Trouble”
“Thank you, Anne, for portraying my mother’s horse so accurately — you really captured his character and spirit. It’s such a true likeness of him and we were thrilled to present it to her for her birthday. It has pride of place in the house! Thank you once again — it could not have turned out better.”
Georgina Alexander, Suffolk — commissioned portrait of half TB horse “Quinn”
“Thanks very much, Anne, for the beautiful portrait of my dogs, Luna and Bruto. Moreover, you have been able to portray their personalities so that I will always have them with me.”
Giunio Bruto Cherubini DVM, DECVN, MRCVS | Cambridgeshire — commissioned portrait of two standard poodles “Luna and Bruto”
“Just a quick note to say how much my husband loved the portrait of Cookie — it has pride of place in the living room, where everyone can see it as they come in. Many thanks for making his birthday so special.”
Angela Bowman, Suffolk — commissioned portrait of chocolate labrador dog “Cookie”
“The picture of Bethany has taken pride of place in my brother’s living room — he was so impressed with it. I still cannot believe the likeness you achieved — it really is amazing — and thank you so much for helping to make this present so special.”
Faye Enefer, Norfolk — commissioned study of Limousin cow “Bethany” and her calf
“Thank you so much for the portrait of Bumbles. Torben absolutely loved it and has hung it in the sitting room at home — it looks perfect.”
Arabella Reeve, Suffolk — commissioned portrait of spaniel “Bumbles”
“Thank you so much for capturing Fern’s personality in such a unique way through your excellent artistic skills. A brilliant picture — I couldn’t have asked for a better 18th birthday present for my daughter. She loves it and has already given it pride of place. Once again, thank you so much.”
Annmarie Davey, Suffolk — commissioned portrait of “Fern”
“Thank you so much! Your talented work captures so much; the warm spirit and true likeness of my equine companion, Connie. I am delighted with this special portrait and will treasure it.”
Anne Slater, Suffolk — commissioned portrait of part Thoroughbred mare “Connie”
“ An exceptional gift: two words to describe Anne’s superb talent, shown in the awe-inspiring portrait which Anne has recently completed for us of our two treasured long haired Weimaraners — precisely portraying each of their individual characteristics. If you are considering a unique pet portrait, Anne is the artist to accomplish your wish. Thank you is really not enough for the wonderful portrait we now have forever to treasure of our beloved two friends.”
Sue Wakefield, Suffolk — commissioned portrait of two Weimaraners “Rhed and Shai”
“Thank you so much for the beautiful portrait of Joe. You’ve captured his character so well, and I will treasure it forever.”
Polly Salmon, Suffolk — commissioned portrait of Irish Draught x Thoroughbred horse “Joe”
“I cannot begin to say how pleased we are with the portrait of our dog, Fudge, painted by Anne. She just got her spot on — even the way her ears slightly curl up at the tip. We are very happy customers.”
Alison Ryan, Newmarket — commissioned portrait of Norfolk Terrier “Fudge”
“I commissioned Anne to produce a unique portrait of our beloved German Shepherd dog ‘Bruno’ for my wife, Gudrun, as a special birthday present. Anne’s service was outstanding, both in her preparation and the final likeness, which truly captures Bruno’s spirit. The pastels Anne used in the composition make the portrait very special and the result is something Gudrun will really treasure.
Peter Collins, Suffolk — commissioned portrait of German Shepherd dog “Bruno”
“We are so pleased with the likeness and character of Fudge that you have managed to show in the portrait. You had such a short time with him but you have captured the details perfectly — thank you very much! What a talented lady you are!”
Tracey Baxter, Suffolk — commissioned portrait of Spaniel “Fudge”
“Thank you so much for the portraits of Alfie and Billy. Pete was so happy with his present and the portrait has had lots of ‘in awe’ praise on how well you have captured Alfie and Billy’s characters. How talented you are! Pete has put the portrait in pride of place in our lounge for us all to admire. Thank you again for your talent, time and patience in creating such a treasured gift as an everlasting memory of our dear boys.”
Anne Janes, Suffolk — commissioned portrait of Miniature Schnauzer and Cairn x West Highland Terrier “Alfie and Billy”
“The portrait of Song is still my pride and joy — although he was over 20 years old when you painted this picture, you made him look young again”
Neil Watts, Ireland [former stallion handler for “SONG”]
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“You do not know me but your work has touched my life and I wanted to thank you. You recently did a pastel portrait of my horse, commissioned by a friend as a gift. Anne, it is stunning and I shall treasure it always. I realise it could not have been easy working from the few photos you had and yet you captured his spirit so well.” |
“Having commissioned Anne to produce a portrait of my dog working from just a few home photographs, I am absolutely delighted with the end result. Anne has managed to capture his true likeness and character to the full — every time I look at the portrait it is like having him there with me.” |
Katherine, USA |
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A SPECIAL CHALLENGE!
In spring 2010, Anne was given a special challenge — a composition of a six polo ponies and a horsebox beside a polo field. One of the polo ponies involved was long retired, so had to be viewed at home and ‘slipped in’ with his former colleagues in the painting!
A detail of the painting is shown below — the whole composition included another horse and groom.
Anne was delighted with her client’s reaction to the painting (see opposite!), and also when she commissioned another painting from Anne two months later!
“I came to Anne asking for a painting as a 30th birthday present to give my boyfriend, Thomas. With her very creative artistic license she painted a marvellous scene of his polo ponies tied up to his horsebox in front of a polo pitch. All the photos she took were of the individual horses, the lorry and the polo pitch and she managed to take the photos in secret so he had no idea of what was to come!
“The likeness to the horses is uncanny and she even managed to capture the cheeky personality of one of Thomas’s favourite horses. She also incorporated the groom who spends his days with the horses, adding to the overall scene. Thank you so much, Anne, for such a wonderful creation; it was such a good present and has pride of place above his desk in his office.”
Sophie Hughes, Cambridgeshire
