How to commission an exceptional horse portrait painting.
Custom horse portraits are a fantastic way to have your own horse captured in a unique, special artwork, that will last a lifetime.
If you're considering commissioning a horse artist to create a portrait of your own horse, or perhaps as a present, then firstly, thank you for visiting my website - you’ll find all the information you need to know about my art, and how the process works.

The five key points in the process are:
  1. What my style and quality of work is like (View my gallery of horse paintings).
  2. Deciding what size and composition you would like for the painting.
  3. How to price up the costs (View my list of prices).
  4. Considering whether to supply your own photos for reference, or asking me to visit the horse in question (See how both methods can work).
  5. The painting’s composition, production and approvals stages.

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Andrew Hunt, the artist:
As an established, professional horse portrait artist, I am based in the South Downs, in Southern England with both UK and International clients.
I specialise in creating highly detailed and accurate paintings, with an emphasis on capturing the horses’ true likeness and character.
If you are looking for a top quality equine portrait painting, then my professional skills, creativity and experience will ensure you get just that - a stunning portrait, that will provide you with a life-long treasure to proudly hang on your wall.
For more info about my work, view my 'Equine Artist' page.
Some example comments from my clients

“Andrew has perfectly captured Wanno's facial expression and every muscle in his body.”
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“... you clearly understand horses and your paintings are beautiful.
The painting is so obviously Connie, I was blown away by how you have so accurately captured her.”
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“The painting is absolutely lovely, a true likeness of all 3 horses and produced quickly before Christmas also.”
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“The painting is fantastic!
My wife cried as soon as she unwrapped it....”
Gallery of commissioned Horse Portraits and Equestrian Studies.
My gallery of horse art shows a wide variety of potential options for a portrait of your own horse.
There’s close-ups of the horse’s head & neck, which allow for finely detailed studies of both their expression and markings. Full body options can often best portray a horse’s conformation and posture. Also there’s examples which demonstrate both plain backgrounds or placing the horse into a setting or landscape.
... and then there’s plenty of options in between the two.
Equally, with my particular interest in classical, 18th century equine portraits, and the likes of master artists such as George Stubbs, I show some portraits that have been styled to reflect something of this classic period in horse art.
View Andrew Hunt’s paintings Gallery.
Commission a horse portrait, by International Equestrian Artist, Andrew Hunt.
Fine quality paintings that capture the true likeness and character of your horse.

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“You’ve captured the way he looks at me perfectly.
It has been down to my yard to be shown to all the ladies there too. The verdict is a stunning likeness - You did a beautiful job, its an amazing portrait.....thank you so much!”
Get in touch
If you'd like to chat about
commissioning a painting,
or make an order,
then  do give me a call,
or send an email.

Tel: 023 9241 0108

Email: andrew@finehorseportraits.co.uk
Recent News...
A very satisfied client
When the title of an email reads "Well done, it's awesome!!!", you know you've just made a client very happy.
I had completed a portrait painting of a lovely Irish Thoroughbred, and got back a highly complementary response from the client in Southern Ireland, who had just received the finished painting.
He continued... "You are truly amazing - Ringo is there in all his full glory and character, and Harriet just loves it - we didn’t quite get tears, but we did achieve awe, delight and social media frenzy!"
(View Ringo's gallery page)
Period-style commission
I was recently commissioned to produce an 18th Century-style equestrian painting for a pub refurbishment, which needed to retain and enhance the history of the building, initially a farrier's forge serving the local village, in the early 1600's.
The resulting  horse painting has been made a central part of the pub's identity.
Can you do my horse painting urgently?
As I work in acrylic paints rather than oil paints, this enables a painting to be supplied much faster, with no delay waiting weeks for it to dry.
If at all possible, I will accommodate urgent requests, though this can only be answered when all circumstances are known, and balanced against my current workload.
Should you have an urgent request, please contact me as soon as possible, and we can discuss what may be achieved.
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Cherished memories of your horse...
Adjusting to the loss of your beloved horse, and keeping a connection.
It’s not something we want to think about before it happens, but when your horse succumbs through illness or old age, it can be both traumatic and devastating. The pain of losing your cherished horse can be little different to losing a close family member. The emotional, physical and financial investments you have made into them run deep.
Equestrian Quote for the day
“Each handicap is like a hurdle in a steeplechase, and when you ride up to it, if you throw your heart over, the horse will go along, too.”
Lawrence Bixby
Horse portrait prices
The price of my portrait paintings is primarily dictated by the size of painting that you require - click below for a quick and easy guide to my competitive prices.
How to commission a painting of your horse
Extra guidance with all you need to know, to order your own equine portrait painting.
Contact the artist
For any queries, or to discuss commissioning a painting, please do get in touch...
There's a wide range of artists offering horse portraiture out there, so here's a few examples showing a variety of styles and prices:
www.sarahspetportraits.co.uk / www.horse-portraitartist.com / www.pastelpetportraits.co.uk