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...

Society of Equestrian Artists Annual Exhibition 3-8 August 2010

At the Mall Galleries, London, open 10-5 daily, last day closes 1pm. I’m a Full Member of the SEA and am very pleased to have had all six of my submissions accepted for the exhibition. Click here for SEA website

L-R: ‘A Perfect Gentleman’, ‘Airbourne’, ‘An Exchange of Views’, ‘Pucker Up’, ‘Bottom’, ‘Power of Three’ all pastel paintings showing at the SEA Annual

Equifest 19-22 August 2010

I’ll be setting up my marquee at this huge horsey event at the East of England Showground, Peterborough.  Prints and cards for sale, and I will be demonstrating throughout the four days.  Click here for the show website.

Exhibition at Ferrers Gallery 1 September to 31 October 2010

I’m working on some brand new paintings to be exhibited alongside Blandine Anderson’s beautiful ceramic sculptures at the Ferrers Gallery, Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1RU click here for the Gallery website and here for Blandine’s.

British Horse Society - Drawing A Line Exhibition and Charity Auction

I’m very happy to support the BHS’ Drawing a Line campaign against the indiscriminate breeding of foals, which too often end up with poor conformation or health problems, and flood the market with ‘cut-price’ horses destined for inexperienced and inadequate homes.  I have donated the original pastel painting, ‘Stepping Out’ for inclusion in the travelling exhibition and eventual auction (October 2010) to raise funds for the campaign.  For more details click here

Sally Mitchell Fine Arts Ltd

The first six of my paintings to be released as limited edition fine art prints by these prestigious fine art publishers, are illustrated below are featured in the Sally Mitchell catalogue. Order online direct from the publishers or call 01777 838 234

Latest time lapse painting video

I’ve made a new time lapse video showing a portrait in progress from start to finish in just 3 minutes. Click the picture to play, or visit this page to see my other videos.

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