Fine equine portraits in graphite or colored pencil from your photos. Specializing in all breeds with an emphasis on the Arabian.
All portraits are done in graphite pencil on fine bristol paper or high quality colored pencil on artist's colored paper.
They are treated with a fixative spray to protect them.
A minimum of five clear, color photos of your horse's head
and a short description of your horse's personality are required. Please send photos via email or postal mail.
All mailed photos will be returned with the completed portrait.
Portraits are shipped flat via U.S. Priority Mail.
Prices are as follows:
All portraits are done in graphite pencil on fine bristol paper or high quality colored pencil on artist's colored paper.
They are treated with a fixative spray to protect them.
A minimum of five clear, color photos of your horse's head
and a short description of your horse's personality are required. Please send photos via email or postal mail.
All mailed photos will be returned with the completed portrait.
Portraits are shipped flat via U.S. Priority Mail.
Prices are as follows:
Arabian mare "Pennycandy"
First place graphite portrait NJ State Fair 2000
First place graphite portrait NJ State Fair 2000
1979 Kentucky Derby winner "Spectacular Bid"
(my namesake)
(my namesake)
"Friesian stallion"
Equine Art by Maria D'Angelo
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"I've always felt I was born with a pencil in my hand, and for as long as I can remember my subject has always been animals, especially horses. There is something so beautiful and magical about the horse. Growing up in Staten Island, New York, I never had the opportunity to own one of these magnificent creatures. Capturing them on paper made me feel closer to them. Although I studied art in college, I feel my talent is mostly natural and self-taught. I spent many hours at the riding stables watching horses, learning how they moved and touching them to get a feel of how their muscles were shaped. I would study their faces, to see where the bones and veins were, and learn the tiny details of their eyes and muzzles. I think this is the most important thing an artist can do - really learn their subject. Learning each subject's personality and expressions is also important because every single animal is different. Drawing a chestnut thoroughbred with a white star does not make him Secretariat. Drawing the boldness in his eyes, the particular way he and only he holds his ears and arches his neck is what I think makes him Secretariat.
An artist is constantly learning - the learning process should never stop. No matter what subject an artist decides to portray, whether it is animals, people, still life etc. learning everything about that subject is essential or else the artwork will be missing that little something that brings it to life.
The medium I am most comfortable using is graphite. I love the control of a pencil and the fine details you can get. I have also begun using colored pencils which I am really beginning to love. I can have both the color that comes with different types of paint plus the control and convenience of a pencil at the same time.
Aside from horses, I also draw other animals and people. Sometimes it is impossible for me to be able to go and see my subject because they are living somewhere across the country. This is why getting as many good close-up photographs of them of all different angles is so important to me. From them I can get a feel of my subject. I also enjoy using my work to help raise money for different charities especially animal related ones. I feel animals have given me such pleasure in my life and this is one way I can give something back to them in return."
Maria D'Angelo
An artist is constantly learning - the learning process should never stop. No matter what subject an artist decides to portray, whether it is animals, people, still life etc. learning everything about that subject is essential or else the artwork will be missing that little something that brings it to life.
The medium I am most comfortable using is graphite. I love the control of a pencil and the fine details you can get. I have also begun using colored pencils which I am really beginning to love. I can have both the color that comes with different types of paint plus the control and convenience of a pencil at the same time.
Aside from horses, I also draw other animals and people. Sometimes it is impossible for me to be able to go and see my subject because they are living somewhere across the country. This is why getting as many good close-up photographs of them of all different angles is so important to me. From them I can get a feel of my subject. I also enjoy using my work to help raise money for different charities especially animal related ones. I feel animals have given me such pleasure in my life and this is one way I can give something back to them in return."
Maria D'Angelo
Triple Crown winner "Secretariat"
I also do Pet Portraits
About the artist:
"Native Costume"
Capture the timeless beauty of your horse with a fine art portrait to cherish for a lifetime.
Graphite Colored Pencil
9x12 - $100 9x12 - $175
11x14 - $195 11x14 - $295
14x17 - $295 14x17 - $395
18x24 - $400
9x12 - $100 9x12 - $175
11x14 - $195 11x14 - $295
14x17 - $295 14x17 - $395
18x24 - $400
For full body portraits, please add $50 to the above prices. For each additional horse/person in the portrait, please add $75 to the above prices. **Additional charge for shipping and insurance.**
