The essence of your horse captured in a unique equine portrait.

Every painting is a one-of-a-kind original. Expressive. Timeless. Exclusive.

Character, elegance and movement on canvas.

Modern, expressive horse portraits as bespoke commissioned paintings based on photographs.

Why commission a horse portrait from me?

1. Unique

A work of art as individual as your horse – each of my paintings tells its own distinct story.

2. Authentic

With broad, powerful brushstrokes, I bring your animal’s full personality to life on the canvas.

3. Recognised

Trusted by world champions including Isabell Werth, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, Sandra Auffarth, Sönke Rothenberger, and Patrik Kittel.

4. Timeless

My work is both modern and timeless – reduced, expressive and of lasting aesthetic impact.

1. Unique

A work of art as individual as your horse – each of my paintings tells its own distinct story.

2. Authentic

With broad, powerful brushstrokes, I bring your animal’s full personality to life on the canvas.

3. Recognised

Trusted by world champions including Isabell Werth, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, Sandra Auffarth, Sönke Rothenberger, and Patrik Kittel.

4. Timeless

My work is both modern and timeless – reduced, expressive and of lasting aesthetic impact.

Black-and-white photograph of the artist Hartmut Hellner, displayed alongside the official quote from the German Horse Museum emphasising his status as one of the most renowned horse painters.

"HARTMUT HELLNER IS ONE OF THE MOST RENOWNED EQUINE PAINTERS OF OUR TIME."

Deutsches Pferdemuseum, Verden (Aller)

Availability

Demand for my commissioned horse portraits is high, and waiting times reflect this.

The creation of your bespoke horse portrait.

Enquiry & initial consultation

We discuss motif, size and details – personally and individually.

Photographs & composition

You send photographs of your horse. Even imperfect photos can be used to create a powerful equine portrait.

3. Quotation & commission confirmation

You receive a binding quotation. Once confirmed and a deposit is paid, I begin the painting.

Creation & delivery

Once finished and fully paid, your painting will be meticulously packaged and shipped.

Enquiry & initial consultation

We discuss motif, size and details – personally and individually.

2. Photos & composition

You send photographs of your horse. Even imperfect photos can be used to create a powerful equine portrait.

3. Quotation & commission confirmation

You receive a binding quotation. Once confirmed and a deposit is paid, I begin the painting.

Creation & delivery

Once finished and fully paid, your painting will be meticulously packaged and shipped.

Take a look over my shoulder (approx. 5 minutes)

Your horse is unique.
Immortalise it.

Contact me for a non-binding consultation regarding your individual portrait.