Philippa has painted all her life and made this her profession after graduating from University with an honours degree in 1995. 2004 has been a notable year: not only did her oil portrait of 'Sadlers Wells' make £8,500 when auctioned for charity at the Kentucky Derby Ball, she was also delighted to win 'Best Painting' by an artist under 30 at the Society of Equestrian Artists Annual Exhibition at the Pall Mall Gallery, London. The highlight of the year though, took place at Windsor Castle. The artist was immensely proud to present HM the Queen with a pastel painting of her two Highland Pony Mares, 'Balmoral Jingle' and 'Balmoral Curlew', pictured left.
 

A great animal lover and a judge of show ponies and horses across several panels, Philippa has ridden since an early age and will never forget the magic moment when winning the Mountain and Moorland Ridden Final at Olympia on the fabulous Connemara, "Marwoods Doon Caedmon". Her lifetime experience with horses and dogs has proved invaluable in capturing their character and individualism on canvas. Oils, pastels and water-colours; whatever medium you prefer can be used to create your painting.

 
Famous commissions include 2001 Grand National Winner, "Red Marauder", Cheltenham Gold Cup Winner, "Cool Dawn", Olympic Team SJ Mare, "Showtime" and Olympic Dressage Stallion, "Dutch Gold". Philippa loves the variety in painting the smallest Jack Russell to a pedigree bull; all Equestrian subjects have been covered but a favourite old pony is treated with just the same attention to detail as a Horse of the Year Show Champion. For peace of mind there is also a full refund if you are not absolutely delighted with the finished painting.

The artist's speciality is in creating a very detailed and perfect likeness. If you have always fancied a portrait of your special horse, dog (or any animal!), email for a colour brochure and price list to:
Email: artist@philippaporleyanimalartist.co.uk
or call (01287) 660444. Don't forget to click on the portrait at the top of the page to see a FULL GALLERY of work, and after that, why not visit the site
www.racing-art.net
for some of Philippa's hunting and racing originals for sale.