June 2010

Pastel animal portraits

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Nina Squire works mainly in pastel throughout the South West, including Falmouth, Cornwall, Barnstaple, Devon and more recently Dorset and New Forest. Nina's pet and animal portraits in pastel are collected and treasured both locally and internationally.

Nina's animal portraits capture character and create a lasting memory to cherish. She likes to meet the animals but equally can work from treasured photos. Nina studied illustration at Falmouth College of Arts and started working as an illustrator fifteen years ago. It has now developed into a range of commission-based work, recently including beautiful family homes, prize winning cattle and family pet portraits. She’s Artist in Residence at Larkhill Racecourse where she regularly demonstrates her pastel painting. Nina takes on many of her commissions for Christmas or special occasions, including weddings and anniversaries. Gift vouchers are an ideal gift to contribute towards a pastel portrait, and the perfect idea for friends and family who deserve a special treat that lasts forever. Through discussion with the artist, the final design of the portrait can be thoughtfully created.

My horse pastel portraits are a favourite and I enjoy painting both tradtional portraits and horses in scenes. Since January 2008 I have been artist in residence at Larkhill Racecourse. I'll be attending all of their events weather permitting!

'Man from Highworth'. larkhill Race course 2008

Hi Nina

I just wanted to thank you once again for your superb painting of Manny's head,we are thrilled with it and it is much appreciated. Thanks again.

Regards Audrey Manners

I've stayed in a number of places in Falmouth , I've been visiting since I left college 10 years ago. If you are looking to visit then I'd recommend The Trevaylor Hotel. Pat and Mike asked me to draw a pastel pet portrait of their Black Labrador, Blue.

Thanks Nina, its fabulous. We love it! Pat

Still one of my favourite working spaniel pastel portraits, this spaniel is a lovely example of the spaniel breed.

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Links.

South Western Association of the WPCS

Promote Welsh Ponies and Cobs in the South West.

Jumping for Fun

The home of Point to Point!

Willow & Stone

Supply architectural fittings for period homes of the highest quality both reproduction and reclaimed along with unusual paraphernalia and ideas for the garden.

Walford Mill Crafts

Promoting quality contemporary crafts in Dorset

Next Day Pets.

A useful site to use when thinking of buying a pet.

South Online Business Directory

Hampshire business directory for companies, shops & services across the south coast of England

Dorset Animal Workers Group
Looking to re-home or foster a dog in need of love in Dorset?