Art Portfolio Showcase
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Discover the diverse range of Mary Herbert's artwork, from captivating landscapes to expressive animal portraits. Each piece embodies a unique blend of technical mastery and artistic expression, encapsulating the beauty of nature and the depth of individual character.
Gorgeous views
Beautiful moody and joyful landscape paintings which celebrate the forests, mountains and coast of west Wales
Faithfully realistic
Lifelike studies of animals, capturing the vibrant essence of wildlife and domestic animals
Revealing character
Portraits of dogs, horses, humans and other animals undertaken on commission for private clients
Mary Herbert - British artist - b.1967
Mary is a professional artist located in west Wales, specialising in landscapes, animals, and portraits. With a profound passion for capturing the essence of nature and the unique personalities of animals and individuals, Mary's work reflects a blend of technical expertise and artistic creativity.
Granddaughter of prolific British commercial artist Stanley Herbert, Mary trained at Loughborough and Salisbury in the 1980s, showing particular interest in figure drawing, and in human and equine portraiture. Specialising in pastel painting for much of her career, she has worked as a demonstrator for Caran d’Ache pastel pencils and been a frequent contributor to The Artist Magazine on the subject of pastel techniques.
Mary has exhibited extensively in the UK and Europe, and her work is held in private collections worldwide. She continues to paint animal subjects, and her more recent work explores the Ceredigion landscape around her home in the Cambrian Mountains, now often in the medium of oil paint as well as pastel.
