Introducing Mary Herbert, animal and portrait artist...

I’m a full time professional artist based in Ceredigion, Wales, originally from Leicestershire. I specialise 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. I also offer tuition

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.

To go directly to fee and size guide, click here

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.

Mary Herbert's Paintings

 

Latest News & Upcoming Events...

 

Association of Animal Artists Annual Exhibition 2013

I’m exhibiting with the AAA from 5th April to 13th May at Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 6SE

Paintings by Mary Herbert at the AAA exhibition


Arqadia Competition Win

I’m the proud joint winner of the Arqadia ‘Get In The Frame’ competition. They’ll be using one of my donkey paintings to promote their frame mouldings throughout 2013 and it will be on display at the Fine Art Trade Guild Awards in May.  Click the image below to read the feature article in 4Walls magazine.

4Walls feature - click to read


Learn My Art Secrets!

I’m now taking bookings for courses and workshops where you can learn pastel and animal drawing techniques. 20 to choose from, to suit everyone from complete beginners to experienced professional artists. Visit www.pasteltutor.com for more info and to book your place

art tuition by Mary Herbert


New Time Lapse Video

I filmed a pastel portrait of Nell the German Shepherd dog while it was in progress and you can watch the whole thing in just four minutes.  Check my YouTube channel for more time lapse videos.

 


Peoples Choice Award for ‘Fanfare’

I’m very proud to announce that my pastel painting of a galloping horse, ‘Fanfare’, has won the Peoples Choice Award at the Patchings 2012 Annual Art Competition and Exhibition in the Professional category. This award means the most to me because it’s chosen by members of the public and I’m delighted that Fanfare was so well received by visitors to the exhibition.  Many thanks to everyone who voted for me!  My prize comes in the form of materials of my choice by Clairefontaine, and as I’m such a big fan of their Pastelmat paper it will certainly be useful.

The original painting ‘Fanfare’ is available for sale - click here

Sally Mitchell Fine Arts also publish limited edition prints - click here

Award-winning painting: Fanfare


 

Online Shop for Mary Herbert’s Originals and Prints - now open

I’ve set up a web gallery where you can browse and buy pictures “off the peg” directly from the studio.  Easy online ordering and PayPal payment.  Prices are from £7.50 to £1,200 - something for everyone! Visit Villa Gallery


Artist’s Critiques

By popular demand, I am pleased to introduce an email tutorial service for artists, ideal for beginners and improvers. Click here for more details


Sally Mitchell Fine Arts Ltd

A further three of my paintings have been added to Sally Mitchell’s limited edition print collection - ‘Neigh-bourhood Watch’, ‘Sibling Secrets’ and ‘Downtime at the Milk Bar’. Order online direct from the Sally Mitchell Fine Arts website or call 01777 838 234

Animal prints by Mary Herbert, published by Sally Mitchell Fine Arts


Portrait portfolio pictures

My portrait portfolio galleries are full of commissioned paintings: take a look at the horses and dogs, as well as the cats, people, sketches and combined portraits.

Portfolio of Horse Portraits
Portfolio of Dog Portraits
People, Sketches, Combined Portraits

 


 

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pictures of horses and ponies in the gallery of equine portraits pictures of dogs in the gallery of canine portraits pictures of cats and more in the gallery of other work pictures of people and more in the gallery of other work

Mary Herbert, artist