Introducing Mary Herbert, animal and portrait artist... I’m a full time professional artist working in Leicestershire, who specialises in pastel portraits. I love to paint animals, especially horses and dogs, and I’m always happy to consider commissioned portrait work of any animal or person. Here on my website, you can discover more about me and my art in the ‘Insight’ section, or simply browse my horse pictures, dog pictures, and other commissioned artwork in the portrait galleries. If you’re looking for a special gift or treat, please visit the shop, where you can buy original artwork online, as well as cards and limited edition prints. If you’d like to discuss commissioning a portrait, have any comments to make, or there is anything you’d like to ask me that isn’t in the information section, please feel free to contact me.

Latest News & Upcoming Events...

The Artist Magazine Competition & Exhibition - Derwent Award

The exhibition is at Patchings Art Centre, Calverton, Notts, from 4th June to 12th July 2009. I have been lucky enough not only to have my zebra painting, ‘Marula Shade’ selected and hung in this prestigious exhibition, but also to gain the Derwent Award. See images from the whole exhibition and vote for your favourite here

Leicestershire Pastel Society Award

I was delighted to receive the award for the ‘Best Traditional Pastel’ for my duckling painting, ‘Slumber Party’ at this year’s Leicestershire Pastel Society Annual Exhibition in May.  More about Leicestershire Pastel Society here

Latest time lapse painting video

As so many people enjoyed the previous two time lapse videos, I’ve made a new one - this time of hens! Click the picture to play, or visit this page to see my other videos.

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