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 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...

Thank you to the readers of the Journal Magazine for your votes:  I was very proud to be presented with the Journal Arts Award at their annual ceremony on Friday 14th November.

I’m exhibiting this weekend with the Leicester Sketch Club, with three paintings in the Annual Exhibition. Click here for more details.

My zebra painting, ‘Marula Shade’ has earned a place as finalist in the ‘Favourite Subjects’ competition, and was featured in the Aug/Sep 08 issue of International Artist Magazine with a double page spread.  Click here to read more.

I’ve made a fun time lapse video of a horse portrait in progress, please click to play

Please visit the YouTube page to rate the video and leave comments.

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